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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I thought all the Chinese vechile were electric until the neighbour a few doors down drove past me, thought it were a porsche looks like one but it were a BYD.I don't think the Chinese goods etc...
    I thought all the Chinese vechile were electric until the neighbour a few doors down drove past me, thought it were a porsche looks like one but it were a BYD.I don't think the Chinese goods etc are junk anymore like they used to be, the gap between European goods and Chinese is closing,...
    I thought all the Chinese vechile were electric until the neighbour a few doors down drove past me, thought it were a porsche looks like one but it were a BYD.I don't think the Chinese goods etc are junk anymore like they used to be, the gap...
    I thought all the Chinese vechile were electric until the neighbour a few doors down drove past me, thought it were a porsche looks like one but it were a BYD.I don't think the Chinese goods etc...
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I presoak compost before filling trays, tip 5 litres rainwater in to 50 litre compost, leave to soak or immerse tray in 12mm of water after seeding ,then drain before the propagator. Check...
    I presoak compost before filling trays, tip 5 litres rainwater in to 50 litre compost, leave to soak or immerse tray in 12mm of water after seeding ,then drain before the propagator. Check germination temperature for the variety, do not assume tomorrow will be warm enough ! be patient, fresh...
    I presoak compost before filling trays, tip 5 litres rainwater in to 50 litre compost, leave to soak or immerse tray in 12mm of water after seeding ,then drain before the propagator. Check germination temperature for the variety, do not assume...
    I presoak compost before filling trays, tip 5 litres rainwater in to 50 litre compost, leave to soak or immerse tray in 12mm of water after seeding ,then drain before the propagator. Check...
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  3. xxxDawnxxx

    Hydrangea Hero Wanted

    Spruce is right, definitely don't cut it back or you'll lose this year's flowers. I'd just plant it, water it well and leave it alone. Macrophyllas are tougher than they look and it should fill...
    Spruce is right, definitely don't cut it back or you'll lose this year's flowers. I'd just plant it, water it well and leave it alone. Macrophyllas are tougher than they look and it should fill out over the summer once it settles in. If it still looks leggy by autumn you could take a couple of...
    Spruce is right, definitely don't cut it back or you'll lose this year's flowers. I'd just plant it, water it well and leave it alone. Macrophyllas are tougher than they look and it should fill out over the summer once it settles in. If it still...
    Spruce is right, definitely don't cut it back or you'll lose this year's flowers. I'd just plant it, water it well and leave it alone. Macrophyllas are tougher than they look and it should fill...
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  4. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Early Spider Orchids.Early Purple.Green Winged.
    Early Spider Orchids.Early Purple.Green Winged.
    Early Spider Orchids.Early Purple.Green Winged.
    Early Spider Orchids.Early Purple.Green Winged.
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  5. 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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  6. wiseowl
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    Like x 10

    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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  7. Robodendron

    Technical thread on shelter/exposure

    I knew the fluid mechanics course I did about 50 years ago would be useful! :biggrin:
    I knew the fluid mechanics course I did about 50 years ago would be useful! :biggrin:
    I knew the fluid mechanics course I did about 50 years ago would be useful! :biggrin:
    I knew the fluid mechanics course I did about 50 years ago would be useful! :biggrin:
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  8. Peteski2024

    Browning edges to Laurel leaves

    ThThanks for your reply. I did wonder that because it is the most exposed part for prevailing wind.
    ThThanks for your reply. I did wonder that because it is the most exposed part for prevailing wind.
    ThThanks for your reply. I did wonder that because it is the most exposed part for prevailing wind.
    ThThanks for your reply. I did wonder that because it is the most exposed part for prevailing wind.
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Logan
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  13. 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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  14. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Stunning @Busy-Lizzie and @Scroggin, your pictures are so, so colourful. Thank you both for brightening the day.
    Stunning @Busy-Lizzie and @Scroggin, your pictures are so, so colourful. Thank you both for brightening the day.
    Stunning @Busy-Lizzie and @Scroggin, your pictures are so, so colourful. Thank you both for brightening the day.
    Stunning @Busy-Lizzie and @Scroggin, your pictures are so, so colourful. Thank you both for brightening the day.
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  15. JWK
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    Like x 3

    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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  16. BB3
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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. 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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  19. kindredspirit
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    Alpines. Piccies of

    Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
    Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
    Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
    Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
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  20. hans

    Rooks

    We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I...
    We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I wonder if the nests are made in a more looser fashion than other nests and that’s why they...
    We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I wonder if the nests are made in a more looser...
    We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I...
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