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  1. flower-garden
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I'm glad you haven't had the experience of little or no admin; I have been on two forums that suffered.
    I'm glad you haven't had the experience of little or no admin; I have been on two forums that suffered.
    I'm glad you haven't had the experience of little or no admin; I have been on two forums that suffered.
    I'm glad you haven't had the experience of little or no admin; I have been on two forums that suffered.
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  2. 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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  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. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Evening folks.The weather wasn’t great today (although it’s quite nice now!) so I had a catch up on house jobs, but this did include watering and moving house plants so nearly gardening! I’d...
    Evening folks.The weather wasn’t great today (although it’s quite nice now!) so I had a catch up on house jobs, but this did include watering and moving house plants so nearly gardening! I’d love more houseplants but the cats (well George mainly) cannot resist a bite and a swipe so I have to...
    Evening folks.The weather wasn’t great today (although it’s quite nice now!) so I had a catch up on house jobs, but this did include watering and moving house plants so nearly gardening! I’d love more houseplants but the cats (well George...
    Evening folks.The weather wasn’t great today (although it’s quite nice now!) so I had a catch up on house jobs, but this did include watering and moving house plants so nearly gardening! I’d...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Our sunny morning was a light shower, our thunderstorm this afternoon was an overcast sky. Top temp was 16.7c. Overcast now, 15.8c..
    Our sunny morning was a light shower, our thunderstorm this afternoon was an overcast sky. Top temp was 16.7c. Overcast now, 15.8c..
    Our sunny morning was a light shower, our thunderstorm this afternoon was an overcast sky. Top temp was 16.7c. Overcast now, 15.8c..
    Our sunny morning was a light shower, our thunderstorm this afternoon was an overcast sky. Top temp was 16.7c. Overcast now, 15.8c..
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  6. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
    Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
    Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
    Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
    Frog 1.JPG Screenshot_20220625-134604_Chrome.jpg common 1#.JPG common 2.JPG 18E4694B-51F3-4A93-BAF9-ADFF282AB8F5.jpeg Screenshot_20220625-134556_Chrome.jpg
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  7. 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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  8. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    My issue with strawberries (and raspberries) is when you get an allotment you inevitably end up with a few of each, but you don't know the variety or how old they are so can't really plant...
    My issue with strawberries (and raspberries) is when you get an allotment you inevitably end up with a few of each, but you don't know the variety or how old they are so can't really plant successionally to get a longer crop.I planted out some strawberry plants I inherited on the allotment,...
    My issue with strawberries (and raspberries) is when you get an allotment you inevitably end up with a few of each, but you don't know the variety or how old they are so can't really plant successionally to get a longer crop.I planted out some...
    My issue with strawberries (and raspberries) is when you get an allotment you inevitably end up with a few of each, but you don't know the variety or how old they are so can't really plant...
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  9. JWK
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  10. 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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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
    Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
    Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
    Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I’ve also just had a text asking me for feedback on my recent blood test. I’ve told them in the past that there was no point sending me a link to the survey as I didn’t have a smartphone, but they...
    I’ve also just had a text asking me for feedback on my recent blood test. I’ve told them in the past that there was no point sending me a link to the survey as I didn’t have a smartphone, but they still persisted. This time, I now have a smartphone, so I thought I’d take a look at the survey. Of...
    I’ve also just had a text asking me for feedback on my recent blood test. I’ve told them in the past that there was no point sending me a link to the survey as I didn’t have a smartphone, but they still persisted. This time, I now have a...
    I’ve also just had a text asking me for feedback on my recent blood test. I’ve told them in the past that there was no point sending me a link to the survey as I didn’t have a smartphone, but they...
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  15. 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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  16. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    I'm sorry you are disappointed in your crab apple tree.
    I'm sorry you are disappointed in your crab apple tree.
    I'm sorry you are disappointed in your crab apple tree.
    I'm sorry you are disappointed in your crab apple tree.
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Logan
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  20. 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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