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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is 19f -7c and the guessers say we're going to get a bonus breeze to make it feel even chillier. I keep reminding myself to be patient. It's only April and spring will get started soon!
    It is 19f -7c and the guessers say we're going to get a bonus breeze to make it feel even chillier. I keep reminding myself to be patient. It's only April and spring will get started soon!
    It is 19f -7c and the guessers say we're going to get a bonus breeze to make it feel even chillier. I keep reminding myself to be patient. It's only April and spring will get started soon!
    It is 19f -7c and the guessers say we're going to get a bonus breeze to make it feel even chillier. I keep reminding myself to be patient. It's only April and spring will get started soon!
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  2. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave...
    Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave it a bit of warmth. The plants won't be identical to the parent but honestly for eating purposes it...
    Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave it a bit of warmth. The plants won't be identical...
    Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave...
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  3. JWK
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  4. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
    Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
    Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
    Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
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  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
    Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
    Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
    Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
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  6. ArmyAirForce
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    A Year of Astronomy from the Pinetree Observatory

    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting...
    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting astro-photography back in 2012, but at 2:53am this morning, there was something special about the photos I...
    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting astro-photography back in 2012, but at 2:53am this morning,...
    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting...
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  7. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted...
    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted in the packet, will get them planted in the next couple of days
    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted in the packet, will get them planted in the next...
    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Wisteria in Rome
    Wisteria in Rome
    Wisteria in Rome
    Wisteria in Rome
    P1380043_Painterly 4.jpg IMG_4329.jpeg IMG_4323.jpeg 20260331ourgarden_01.jpg 20260331ourgarden_02.jpg 20260331ourgarden_03.jpg
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Not doing much today in garden as need to rest but just watered and checked greenhouse. Swedes and few lettuces are now up, but no toms yet. Husband transplanted 2 rose cuttings that l had pushed...
    Not doing much today in garden as need to rest but just watered and checked greenhouse. Swedes and few lettuces are now up, but no toms yet. Husband transplanted 2 rose cuttings that l had pushed into raised bed last Autumn, l think they are 'blue moon' climbers. He watered half of the...
    Not doing much today in garden as need to rest but just watered and checked greenhouse. Swedes and few lettuces are now up, but no toms yet. Husband transplanted 2 rose cuttings that l had pushed into raised bed last Autumn, l think they are...
    Not doing much today in garden as need to rest but just watered and checked greenhouse. Swedes and few lettuces are now up, but no toms yet. Husband transplanted 2 rose cuttings that l had pushed...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    up early, checking Google Earth to make sure all Hotel parking lots are large for the tow car and trailer on our travels, and there is a proper drive into the lot and out of the lot. And to...
    up early, checking Google Earth to make sure all Hotel parking lots are large for the tow car and trailer on our travels, and there is a proper drive into the lot and out of the lot. And to make sure there are restaurants withing walking distance of the hotel. Most hotels only serve...
    up early, checking Google Earth to make sure all Hotel parking lots are large for the tow car and trailer on our travels, and there is a proper drive into the lot and out of the lot. And to make sure there are restaurants withing walking...
    up early, checking Google Earth to make sure all Hotel parking lots are large for the tow car and trailer on our travels, and there is a proper drive into the lot and out of the lot. And to...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just to clarify - I don't have an issue with people getting their prescription items on-line, simply concerned that there are many rogue traders out there and people need to investigate thoroughly.
    Just to clarify - I don't have an issue with people getting their prescription items on-line, simply concerned that there are many rogue traders out there and people need to investigate thoroughly.
    Just to clarify - I don't have an issue with people getting their prescription items on-line, simply concerned that there are many rogue traders out there and people need to investigate thoroughly.
    Just to clarify - I don't have an issue with people getting their prescription items on-line, simply concerned that there are many rogue traders out there and people need to investigate thoroughly.
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  12. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I'm not a fan of wind chimes either, I'd prefer the gentle babbling of water but I'd take them over the incessant sound of chain saws we seem to have around here now.
    I'm not a fan of wind chimes either, I'd prefer the gentle babbling of water but I'd take them over the incessant sound of chain saws we seem to have around here now.
    I'm not a fan of wind chimes either, I'd prefer the gentle babbling of water but I'd take them over the incessant sound of chain saws we seem to have around here now.
    I'm not a fan of wind chimes either, I'd prefer the gentle babbling of water but I'd take them over the incessant sound of chain saws we seem to have around here now.
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  13. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass...
    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass right up to the fence will just mean you only have the fence between you and the neighbors, nothing...
    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass right up to the fence will just mean you only have...
    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass...
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Just bought a side of hot smoked salmon, had to cut it up into potions and freeze it, but couldn't stop eating it once I tried it. Safely in the freezer now. :biggrin:
    Just bought a side of hot smoked salmon, had to cut it up into potions and freeze it, but couldn't stop eating it once I tried it. Safely in the freezer now. :biggrin:
    Just bought a side of hot smoked salmon, had to cut it up into potions and freeze it, but couldn't stop eating it once I tried it. Safely in the freezer now. :biggrin:
    Just bought a side of hot smoked salmon, had to cut it up into potions and freeze it, but couldn't stop eating it once I tried it. Safely in the freezer now. :biggrin:
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  15. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally...
    I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally have their roots die off or stem rot.
    I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally have their roots die off or stem rot.
    I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally...
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  16. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
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  17. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    Variegated plants are a good choice for shady areas to lighten up the space, but not if you don't like them :). I grow a lot of Hakonechloa macra aureola as edging in shady areas, it's also happy in...
    Variegated plants are a good choice for shady areas to lighten up the space, but not if you don't like them :). I grow a lot of Hakonechloa macra aureola as edging in shady areas, it's also happy in sun once established.
    Variegated plants are a good choice for shady areas to lighten up the space, but not if you don't like them :). I grow a lot of Hakonechloa macra aureola as edging in shady areas, it's also happy in sun once established.
    Variegated plants are a good choice for shady areas to lighten up the space, but not if you don't like them :). I grow a lot of Hakonechloa macra aureola as edging in shady areas, it's also happy in...
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  18. Selleri

    ID a wooden bird

    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
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  19. Logan
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  20. JWK
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    Tomato Taste Test 2025

    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
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