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  1. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...
    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a walk. :)
    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a...
    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...
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  2. 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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  3. Michael Hewett

    Posting a moving photo

    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
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  4. hailbopp

    Which secateurs to go for?

    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    It's just so barbaric :mad:
    It's just so barbaric :mad:
    It's just so barbaric :mad:
    It's just so barbaric :mad:
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  6. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today...
    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today has been raining and cooler but tomorrow the guessers say the sun will shine upon us again!It is...
    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today has been raining and cooler but tomorrow the...
    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I planted out against the house a young cup and saucer plant.
    I planted out against the house a young cup and saucer plant.
    I planted out against the house a young cup and saucer plant.
    I planted out against the house a young cup and saucer plant.
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  8. 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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  9. wiseowl

    Rhubarb Bolting In March

    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe...
    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe healthy ones can flower repeatedly without dying but eventually they do give up and rely on seedlings to...
    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe healthy ones can flower repeatedly without dying but...
    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe...
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  10. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
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  11. 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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  12. Banana Man
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    Hostas

    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
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  13. 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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  14. Logan
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  15. KT53
    Funny x 3

    Great news - Petrol and Diesel prices drop a lot

    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
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  16. 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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  17. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    this is inside a big convention center, where tow truck pulling trailers are normal. we wait until we are walked to our spot through all the mase of cars and trucks and missing the poles. One...
    this is inside a big convention center, where tow truck pulling trailers are normal. we wait until we are walked to our spot through all the mase of cars and trucks and missing the poles. One thing that totally upsets me, there is no food venders, not even beverages, lots of people there...
    this is inside a big convention center, where tow truck pulling trailers are normal. we wait until we are walked to our spot through all the mase of cars and trucks and missing the poles. One thing that totally upsets me, there is no food...
    this is inside a big convention center, where tow truck pulling trailers are normal. we wait until we are walked to our spot through all the mase of cars and trucks and missing the poles. One...
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  18. LizT
    Friendly x 3

    Never had a garden before!

    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at this every day?! Can you believe the pic on the...
    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at...
    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
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  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
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  20. 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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