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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Much brighter and calmer today. At Capel Manor yesterday, met a new volunteer, who also works in the Japanese garden. The senior gardener is away in Japan for a month so we are in charge ....
Much brighter and calmer today. At Capel Manor yesterday, met a new volunteer, who also works in the Japanese garden. The senior gardener is away in Japan for a month so we are in charge . Mostly we will just be keeping things tydy and weeded.Cherry trees planted as part of the Hanami...
Much brighter and calmer today. At Capel Manor yesterday, met a new volunteer, who also works in the Japanese garden. The senior gardener is away in Japan for a month so we are in charge . Mostly we will just be keeping things tydy and...
Much brighter and calmer today. At Capel Manor yesterday, met a new volunteer, who also works in the Japanese garden. The senior gardener is away in Japan for a month so we are in charge ....

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 83 84 85
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Allotment Boy
Mar 26, 2026 at 9:49 AM
What's up with my California Lilac - Ceanothus?
Thank you Jenny JB will do
Thank you Jenny JB will do
Thank you Jenny JB will do
Thank you Jenny JB will do
eddybaby, Mar 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM, Gardening Discussions
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eddybaby
Mar 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Midges
Yes, in my opinion, You can see the midges in the Insect Traps, the traps can also be heard popping as they electrocute the insects, they have also caught a wasp, they may not have caught all of...
Yes, in my opinion, You can see the midges in the Insect Traps, the traps can also be heard popping as they electrocute the insects, they have also caught a wasp, they may not have caught all of them but they will have reduced the amount that bite me.
Yes, in my opinion, You can see the midges in the Insect Traps, the traps can also be heard popping as they electrocute the insects, they have also caught a wasp, they may not have caught all of them but they will have reduced the amount that...
Yes, in my opinion, You can see the midges in the Insect Traps, the traps can also be heard popping as they electrocute the insects, they have also caught a wasp, they may not have caught all of...
potted, Mar 25, 2026 at 10:50 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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potted
Mar 26, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ladybugs
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to...
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to show up. The warm February probably helped them come through winter in better shape than usual.
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to show up. The warm February probably helped them come...
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to...
Meomye, Mar 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Joao
Mar 25, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Whaaattt?
Love it!
Love it!
Love it!
Love it!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 399 400 401
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ViewAhead
Mar 26, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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LunarSea
Mar 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Loofah, Apr 25, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 19 20 21
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Loofah
Mar 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
6c currently and feels colder. There has been rain over night and the fleece wrapped around the tree fern had some ice. 9c today, sun is shining. Warmer from Monday on, if the forecast is...
6c currently and feels colder. There has been rain over night and the fleece wrapped around the tree fern had some ice. 9c today, sun is shining. Warmer from Monday on, if the forecast is right. You know the models are correct but the weather doesn’t understand what it has to do
6c currently and feels colder. There has been rain over night and the fleece wrapped around the tree fern had some ice. 9c today, sun is shining. Warmer from Monday on, if the forecast is right. You know the models are correct but the weather...
6c currently and feels colder. There has been rain over night and the fleece wrapped around the tree fern had some ice. 9c today, sun is shining. Warmer from Monday on, if the forecast is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 130 131 132
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I repotted the Rangoon Creeper into a larger pot, repotted the Abutilon I did from seed and put a creeping Thyme into a wall halngng thingy .... not sure it will work but we'll see. Then just sat...
I repotted the Rangoon Creeper into a larger pot, repotted the Abutilon I did from seed and put a creeping Thyme into a wall halngng thingy .... not sure it will work but we'll see. Then just sat with Van on my lap for a while but it felt too warm at 22c although there was a light breeze.
I repotted the Rangoon Creeper into a larger pot, repotted the Abutilon I did from seed and put a creeping Thyme into a wall halngng thingy .... not sure it will work but we'll see. Then just sat with Van on my lap for a while but it felt too...
I repotted the Rangoon Creeper into a larger pot, repotted the Abutilon I did from seed and put a creeping Thyme into a wall halngng thingy .... not sure it will work but we'll see. Then just sat...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 36 37 38
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Victoria
Mar 26, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion...
Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion leaves when she was little, much to the disgust of my grandmother !
Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion leaves when she was little, much to the disgust of my...
Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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Michael Hewett
Mar 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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NigelJ
Mar 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Durlston Country Park cliffs. Razorbills.Northern Fulmar Petrel.Guillemots.One in a hundred or so has a white eye ring and known as a Bridled Guillemot but spectacled would be a more...
Durlston Country Park cliffs. Razorbills.Northern Fulmar Petrel.Guillemots.One in a hundred or so has a white eye ring and known as a Bridled Guillemot but spectacled would be a more apt description.
Durlston Country Park cliffs. Razorbills.Northern Fulmar Petrel.Guillemots.One in a hundred or so has a white eye ring and known as a Bridled Guillemot but spectacled would be a more apt description.
Durlston Country Park cliffs. Razorbills.Northern Fulmar Petrel.Guillemots.One in a hundred or so has a white eye ring and known as a Bridled Guillemot but spectacled would be a more...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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strongylodon
Mar 25, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
@Michael Hewett I agree, the easiest place to get run down by an EV is a supermarket carpark. Some make a strange noise when backing up but they just go, whereas with a non EV you know the...
@Michael Hewett I agree, the easiest place to get run down by an EV is a supermarket carpark. Some make a strange noise when backing up but they just go, whereas with a non EV you know the engine is running so expect movement.
@Michael Hewett I agree, the easiest place to get run down by an EV is a supermarket carpark. Some make a strange noise when backing up but they just go, whereas with a non EV you know the engine is running so expect movement.
@Michael Hewett I agree, the easiest place to get run down by an EV is a supermarket carpark. Some make a strange noise when backing up but they just go, whereas with a non EV you know the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 87 88 89
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pete
Mar 26, 2026 at 10:52 AM
ID Please
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Victoria, Mar 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM, Identification Area
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Victoria
Mar 25, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
More cherry trees at Capel Manor, planted as part of the Hanami project with Japan.
More cherry trees at Capel Manor, planted as part of the Hanami project with Japan.
More cherry trees at Capel Manor, planted as part of the Hanami project with Japan.
More cherry trees at Capel Manor, planted as part of the Hanami project with Japan.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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Allotment Boy
Mar 26, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
Not much of a joke. Too close to the bone.
Not much of a joke. Too close to the bone.
Not much of a joke. Too close to the bone.
Not much of a joke. Too close to the bone.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 27 28 29
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Tidemark
Mar 26, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Field woodruff in my lawn
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
martyn bromley, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:26 AM, Lawns
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pete
Mar 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was...
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was physical netting, everything else they just treat as a mild inconvenience.
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was physical netting, everything else they just treat...
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was...
The Bird Lady, Mar 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM, Container Gardening ... 2
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Joao
Mar 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Phoenix Canariensis Dying
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old...
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old thread of mine; I listened and took your advise a year ago and can now say the these palms have made a...
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old thread of mine; I listened and took your advise a year...
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old...
potted, Apr 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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potted
Mar 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as...
White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as the garlic on the same beds and it grows a few inches then is usually dead by xmasAll my...
White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as the garlic on the same beds and it grows a few...
White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Hanglow
Mar 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM

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