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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. AnniD
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    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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  7. JWK
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. BB3
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 1975VW

    Solved 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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