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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Crab apple flower buds with ladybird.Saxifrage.
    Crab apple flower buds with ladybird.Saxifrage.
    Crab apple flower buds with ladybird.Saxifrage.
    Crab apple flower buds with ladybird.Saxifrage.
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am looking forward to a date with Beechgrove and GW tonight so I am going to sign out now and I wish you the most pleasant of evenings. See you in the morning.
    I am looking forward to a date with Beechgrove and GW tonight so I am going to sign out now and I wish you the most pleasant of evenings. See you in the morning.
    I am looking forward to a date with Beechgrove and GW tonight so I am going to sign out now and I wish you the most pleasant of evenings. See you in the morning.
    I am looking forward to a date with Beechgrove and GW tonight so I am going to sign out now and I wish you the most pleasant of evenings. See you in the morning.
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  3. 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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  4. Michael Hewett

    Posting a moving photo

    @Pete8 @LG_ Thanks, I was able to do it with facebook :dbgrtmb: It isn't very good but now maybe I can try again and get a better view ...
    @Pete8 @LG_ Thanks, I was able to do it with facebook :dbgrtmb: It isn't very good but now maybe I can try again and get a better view ...
    @Pete8 @LG_ Thanks, I was able to do it with facebook :dbgrtmb: It isn't very good but now maybe I can try again and get a better view ...
    @Pete8 @LG_ Thanks, I was able to do it with facebook :dbgrtmb: It isn't very good but now maybe I can try again and get a better view ...
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  5. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50...
    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50 to park my car (there is no other way to get there than drive, it is in the middle of nowhere.) I...
    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50 to park my car (there is no other way to get there...
    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50...
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  6. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
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  7. JWK
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    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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  8. 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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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I replaced a saxifrage with an Iberis in the alpine bed on my bank. Also put some weed and feed on the front lawn just before it rained.
    I replaced a saxifrage with an Iberis in the alpine bed on my bank. Also put some weed and feed on the front lawn just before it rained.
    I replaced a saxifrage with an Iberis in the alpine bed on my bank. Also put some weed and feed on the front lawn just before it rained.
    I replaced a saxifrage with an Iberis in the alpine bed on my bank. Also put some weed and feed on the front lawn just before it rained.
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  10. 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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  11. pete
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    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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. hailbopp

    Which secateurs to go for?

    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
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  15. wiseowl

    Rhubarb Bolting In March

    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Logan
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  20. KT53
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    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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