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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 4 5 6
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strongylodon
Apr 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 47 48 49
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NigelJ
Apr 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's...
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's barberryBlackthornForget me not in the new rhubarb patchAlso posted a video from today of some of what has...
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's barberryBlackthornForget me not in the new rhubarb...
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's...

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Macraignil
Apr 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching...
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching "Teacher". Feeling a bit horrified.
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching "Teacher". Feeling a bit horrified.
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
What’s in a name?
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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cactus_girl
Apr 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Fond of Fronds
Yesterday I was at the Cambridge university botanical garden. I've wanted to show their Osmunda regalis, which is well over a century old. It has a majestic ancient woody trunk structure - see...
Yesterday I was at the Cambridge university botanical garden. I've wanted to show their Osmunda regalis, which is well over a century old. It has a majestic ancient woody trunk structure - see below. I thought I'd taken a photo late summer last year to show as a companion picture its massive...
Yesterday I was at the Cambridge university botanical garden. I've wanted to show their Osmunda regalis, which is well over a century old. It has a majestic ancient woody trunk structure - see below. I thought I'd taken a photo late summer last...
Yesterday I was at the Cambridge university botanical garden. I've wanted to show their Osmunda regalis, which is well over a century old. It has a majestic ancient woody trunk structure - see...

micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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micearguers
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
Well you learn something new every day!
Well you learn something new every day!
Well you learn something new every day!
Well you learn something new every day!
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 5 6 7
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Loofah
Apr 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside light fittings and behind wall sockets. Rather...
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside...
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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Ergates
Apr 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method
Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's...
Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's not too abundant.
Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's not too abundant.
Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's...
Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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BB3
Apr 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 152 153 154
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AuntyRach
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing...
Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing edible crops.
Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing edible crops.
Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 16 17 18
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Allotment Boy
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a...
Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a plaque for a wildlife friendly garden - which we never display and never asked for ). We use no...
Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a plaque for a wildlife friendly garden - which we never...
Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a...
Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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shiney
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 3 4 5
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Penny_Forthem
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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House Martins, Swallows & Swifts
12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 7 8 9
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Spruce
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Biggest problem with roses in the UK
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's something that you would like an opinion on, I would...
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's...
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
hard_stone_84, Apr 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM, Roses ... 2
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CostasK
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Our garden sanctuary

Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Sienna's Blossom
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 32 33 34
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Fat Controller
Apr 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Chelsea Flower Show - 1 ticket for 19 May 2026
@pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
@pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
@pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
@pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137

Athelas, Apr 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM, For Sale
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Electric cars.
When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 189 190 191
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redstar
Apr 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM

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