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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    11c sunny but cloudy with a nagging wind
    11c sunny but cloudy with a nagging wind
    11c sunny but cloudy with a nagging wind
    11c sunny but cloudy with a nagging wind
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  2. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try...
    The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try that.Of my 25 chestnuts planted, 3 died and I think all because the soil wasnt compacted down...
    The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try that.Of my 25 chestnuts planted, 3 died and I...
    The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try...
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  3. Banana Man
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    Hostas

    That's a good idea @Plantminded, if you can secure them on top of each other.I do hope the garlic spray works and the success so far is not a fluke. Before bed each night, I would much rather be...
    That's a good idea @Plantminded, if you can secure them on top of each other.I do hope the garlic spray works and the success so far is not a fluke. Before bed each night, I would much rather be relaxing, thinking happy thoughts and maybe reapplying some garlic spray during a relaxed stroll in...
    That's a good idea @Plantminded, if you can secure them on top of each other.I do hope the garlic spray works and the success so far is not a fluke. Before bed each night, I would much rather be relaxing, thinking happy thoughts and maybe...
    That's a good idea @Plantminded, if you can secure them on top of each other.I do hope the garlic spray works and the success so far is not a fluke. Before bed each night, I would much rather be...
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  4. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    I agree, but she was my favourite teacher. Half way through a botany or zoology practical exam she would make everyone a milky coffee, and she'd boil the milk in a saucepan over a bunsen burner :biggrin:...
    I agree, but she was my favourite teacher. Half way through a botany or zoology practical exam she would make everyone a milky coffee, and she'd boil the milk in a saucepan over a bunsen burner :biggrin: and she'd always speak to us in Welsh She was very enthusiastic about wild flowers and I think that...
    I agree, but she was my favourite teacher. Half way through a botany or zoology practical exam she would make everyone a milky coffee, and she'd boil the milk in a saucepan over a bunsen burner :biggrin: and she'd always speak to us in Welsh She was...
    I agree, but she was my favourite teacher. Half way through a botany or zoology practical exam she would make everyone a milky coffee, and she'd boil the milk in a saucepan over a bunsen burner :biggrin:...
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A very spotty ladybird
    A very spotty ladybird
    A very spotty ladybird
    A very spotty ladybird
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  6. nightofjoy

    Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.

    One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not...
    One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not having the entire world of plants to choose from, we don't have tonnes of space, so I'm sure we can...
    One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not having the entire world of plants to choose from, we...
    One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not...
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That could be a long survey, those boxes never allow enough words.
    That could be a long survey, those boxes never allow enough words.
    That could be a long survey, those boxes never allow enough words.
    That could be a long survey, those boxes never allow enough words.
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  10. 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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  11. 1975VW

    What shrub is this?

    The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
    The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
    The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
    The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Ditto @Penny_Forthem and I thought to myself 'Well that is a long way to go for a day trip from East Anglia!' Mystery solved now. We were fairly busy at the Food Bank today - one client (and...
    Ditto @Penny_Forthem and I thought to myself 'Well that is a long way to go for a day trip from East Anglia!' Mystery solved now. We were fairly busy at the Food Bank today - one client (and there always is one!) arrived at about 11:55. We close at 12:00 and this is well publicised and we were...
    Ditto @Penny_Forthem and I thought to myself 'Well that is a long way to go for a day trip from East Anglia!' Mystery solved now. We were fairly busy at the Food Bank today - one client (and there always is one!) arrived at about 11:55. We close...
    Ditto @Penny_Forthem and I thought to myself 'Well that is a long way to go for a day trip from East Anglia!' Mystery solved now. We were fairly busy at the Food Bank today - one client (and...
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  13. flower-garden
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    This is the only Forum I use and I wasn't suggesting that little or no admin was desirable - far from it. My comment about "opinionated" was somewhat TIC so apologies if it didn't come across...
    This is the only Forum I use and I wasn't suggesting that little or no admin was desirable - far from it. My comment about "opinionated" was somewhat TIC so apologies if it didn't come across like that. People are entitled to have their own opinions on any subject - forcing one's own opinion...
    This is the only Forum I use and I wasn't suggesting that little or no admin was desirable - far from it. My comment about "opinionated" was somewhat TIC so apologies if it didn't come across like that. People are entitled to have their own...
    This is the only Forum I use and I wasn't suggesting that little or no admin was desirable - far from it. My comment about "opinionated" was somewhat TIC so apologies if it didn't come across...
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  14. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Honesty flowers startingPhysocarpus Amber JubileeFeverfew grown from seed last year currently swamping a rose Gabriel Oak
    Honesty flowers startingPhysocarpus Amber JubileeFeverfew grown from seed last year currently swamping a rose Gabriel Oak
    Honesty flowers startingPhysocarpus Amber JubileeFeverfew grown from seed last year currently swamping a rose Gabriel Oak
    Honesty flowers startingPhysocarpus Amber JubileeFeverfew grown from seed last year currently swamping a rose Gabriel Oak
    P1380043_Painterly 4.jpg IMG_4329.jpeg IMG_4323.jpeg 20260331ourgarden_01.jpg 20260331ourgarden_02.jpg 20260331ourgarden_03.jpg
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  15. Selleri

    ID a self seeded seedling please

    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
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  16. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so...
    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so when I put the seed out to chit I potted up four like sweet potato cuttings. By yesterday they had...
    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so when I put the seed out to chit I potted up four...
    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so...
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  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy following your advice about looking at other comments on compost, we did and found some people saying that the Clover make was good. Having bought some other compost after the...
    @Allotment Boy following your advice about looking at other comments on compost, we did and found some people saying that the Clover make was good. Having bought some other compost after the "rubbish" stuff but this time it went rock hard and the seeds couldn't break through. So today we stopped...
    @Allotment Boy following your advice about looking at other comments on compost, we did and found some people saying that the Clover make was good. Having bought some other compost after the "rubbish" stuff but this time it went rock hard and the...
    @Allotment Boy following your advice about looking at other comments on compost, we did and found some people saying that the Clover make was good. Having bought some other compost after the...
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  18. Logan
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  19. Jenny_Aster

    FBB Fertiliser - can't believe the price

    Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external...
    Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external hard drives the same at argos were £30 cheaper than amazon
    Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external hard drives the same at argos were £30 cheaper than...
    Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external...
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  20. KT53
    Funny x 3

    Great news - Petrol and Diesel prices drop a lot

    Some people can go off people very easy !!! :heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee:
    Some people can go off people very easy !!! :heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee:
    Some people can go off people very easy !!! :heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee:
    Some people can go off people very easy !!! :heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee::heehee:
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