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  1. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
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  2. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I had the camera ready.Brunnera 'Jack Frost'The new Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' (needs a bit...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I had the camera ready.Brunnera 'Jack Frost'The...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I...
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  4. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow some 30 odd years ago. We used to have friendly...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
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  6. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils, tulips mostly not out yet.I've got a few crown...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils,...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst...
    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst thing ever" and it's all back on
    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst thing ever" and it's all back on
    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst...
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  8. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Compost heap up to 56ºC after yesterday's lawn mowing. Yes I do mean ºC.
    Compost heap up to 56ºC after yesterday's lawn mowing. Yes I do mean ºC.
    Compost heap up to 56ºC after yesterday's lawn mowing. Yes I do mean ºC.
    Compost heap up to 56ºC after yesterday's lawn mowing. Yes I do mean ºC.
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Like x 3

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
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  11. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees suffering 'die back'. We all got notes pushed through...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
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  12. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
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  13. mp78

    Low light window planter ideas

    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so...
    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so have planted that today in there and removed those plants that started growing in there.I could...
    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so have planted that today in there and removed those...
    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so...
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  14. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
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  15. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
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  16. Logan
    Like x 3

    programmes to watch

    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
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  17. Loofah
    Like x 6

    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
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  18. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
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  19. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to...
    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to keep them in the area, meaning coffee shops, etc, will have fewer customers, and so on. All the...
    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to keep them in the area, meaning coffee shops, etc,...
    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to...
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  20. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
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