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  1. xxxDawnxxx

    Hydrangea Hero Wanted

    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to prune some of the roots, don’t worry, the plant...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
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  2. flower-garden
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down,...
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down, things will now settle.
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down, things will now settle.
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down,...
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  3. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts of fat balls/blocks and meal worms and advised...
    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts...
    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c...
    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c and the sun going down.
    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c and the sun going down.
    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c...
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  5. AnniD
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    Like x 3

    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB...
    8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB on how to urgently support garden birds, reveals how to make the most of sowing older seeds, and gets...
    8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB on how to urgently support garden birds, reveals...
    8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB...
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all.I'm glad you enjoyed the Quiz lunch Cedric told me about the bird feeding on the News. I had read about it some where already. I don't feed birds from the spring anyway as I also read...
    Hello all.I'm glad you enjoyed the Quiz lunch Cedric told me about the bird feeding on the News. I had read about it some where already. I don't feed birds from the spring anyway as I also read that birds with babies to feed are better catching insects, more protein. Mealworms were impossible...
    Hello all.I'm glad you enjoyed the Quiz lunch Cedric told me about the bird feeding on the News. I had read about it some where already. I don't feed birds from the spring anyway as I also read that birds with babies to feed are better...
    Hello all.I'm glad you enjoyed the Quiz lunch Cedric told me about the bird feeding on the News. I had read about it some where already. I don't feed birds from the spring anyway as I also read...
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both the black and green trays from B&Q the green ones...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
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  8. JWK
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  9. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the reason that we have Jaecoo here and looking like they...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
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  10. shiney
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    APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Sunshine through tulips
    Sunshine through tulips
    Sunshine through tulips
    Sunshine through tulips
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  11. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
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  12. 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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  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Self explanatory ;)
    Self explanatory ;)
    Self explanatory ;)
    Self explanatory ;)
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  14. Robodendron

    Technical thread on shelter/exposure

    I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless :)
    I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless :)
    I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless :)
    I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless :)
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Logan
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  18. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her...
    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her remaining medication in a bag with her name on ( we sent full unopened boxes in with her.) One box...
    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her remaining medication in a bag with her name on (...
    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her...
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  19. 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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