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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. ArmyAirForce
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    A Year of Astronomy from the Pinetree Observatory

    Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space...
    Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space missions are never routine. There have been enough tragedies over the years to emphasise that.
    Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space missions are never routine. There have been enough...
    Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space...
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Selleri

    ID a wooden bird

    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
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  8. 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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  9. hans

    Rooks

    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a...
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding nest removal.
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding...
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a...
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  10. Tidemark
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    Whaaattt?

    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always bring very strong, heartfelt opinions/views and whilst we actively foster free speech and open...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always bring very strong, heartfelt opinions/views and whilst...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always...
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  11. Philippa
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    World Politics

    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
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  12. Fat Controller
    Informative x 4

    Financial Scams - BE ALERT

    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a free IPad.it’s a scam please don’t follow the instructions otherwise you will lose money.Just end...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a free IPad.it’s a scam please don’t follow the...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a...
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  13. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Redstarts usually start to arrive back in the hills around us during this time. The second visit this week to my known location produced a superb calling male which I eventually locked onto with...
    Redstarts usually start to arrive back in the hills around us during this time. The second visit this week to my known location produced a superb calling male which I eventually locked onto with the binoculars. Daft I know but whatever else is happening in the world this event always makes me...
    Redstarts usually start to arrive back in the hills around us during this time. The second visit this week to my known location produced a superb calling male which I eventually locked onto with the binoculars. Daft I know but whatever else is...
    Redstarts usually start to arrive back in the hills around us during this time. The second visit this week to my known location produced a superb calling male which I eventually locked onto with...
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  15. LilyTL

    Reusing soil from wisteria pots

    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser...
    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone or pelleted chicken manure and some leaf mould or other fibrous matter to...
    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone or pelleted chicken...
    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser...
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  16. shiney
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    APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Radiant Rapeseed
    Radiant Rapeseed
    Radiant Rapeseed
    Radiant Rapeseed
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  17. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    I think you notice the plants (or garden features) that you like @Busy-Lizzie and I would really like one of those antique copper planters, if only I could justify the cost :).
    I think you notice the plants (or garden features) that you like @Busy-Lizzie and I would really like one of those antique copper planters, if only I could justify the cost :).
    I think you notice the plants (or garden features) that you like @Busy-Lizzie and I would really like one of those antique copper planters, if only I could justify the cost :).
    I think you notice the plants (or garden features) that you like @Busy-Lizzie and I would really like one of those antique copper planters, if only I could justify the cost :).
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  18. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    6 April 2026saw my first house Martin , only the one but it’s a start .. they are late this year hereSpruce
    6 April 2026saw my first house Martin , only the one but it’s a start .. they are late this year hereSpruce
    6 April 2026saw my first house Martin , only the one but it’s a start .. they are late this year hereSpruce
    6 April 2026saw my first house Martin , only the one but it’s a start .. they are late this year hereSpruce
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  19. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Some more orchids in flower now.
    Some more orchids in flower now.
    Some more orchids in flower now.
    Some more orchids in flower now.
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  20. paulkane1

    Raised Bed Help needed?

    What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
    What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
    What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
    What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
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    172
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