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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We've had hail, sleet, snow showers and gusty winds. 5c now, but feels like 1c. It seems to have calmed down a bit now.Frosty tonight. I have moved some plants back into the greenhouse and hope...
    We've had hail, sleet, snow showers and gusty winds. 5c now, but feels like 1c. It seems to have calmed down a bit now.Frosty tonight. I have moved some plants back into the greenhouse and hope the seed trays will be OK with their covers on.
    We've had hail, sleet, snow showers and gusty winds. 5c now, but feels like 1c. It seems to have calmed down a bit now.Frosty tonight. I have moved some plants back into the greenhouse and hope the seed trays will be OK with their covers on.
    We've had hail, sleet, snow showers and gusty winds. 5c now, but feels like 1c. It seems to have calmed down a bit now.Frosty tonight. I have moved some plants back into the greenhouse and hope...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all, woke at 6.30 ish this morning for a loo trip, went back to bed and overslept till 9 am! Oops, I was very foggy minded and found it difficult to get my brain and limbs in order so OH...
    Afternoon all, woke at 6.30 ish this morning for a loo trip, went back to bed and overslept till 9 am! Oops, I was very foggy minded and found it difficult to get my brain and limbs in order so OH got the breakfast - probably out of fear I'd drop the teacups. Anyway eventually got washed and...
    Afternoon all, woke at 6.30 ish this morning for a loo trip, went back to bed and overslept till 9 am! Oops, I was very foggy minded and found it difficult to get my brain and limbs in order so OH got the breakfast - probably out of fear I'd drop...
    Afternoon all, woke at 6.30 ish this morning for a loo trip, went back to bed and overslept till 9 am! Oops, I was very foggy minded and found it difficult to get my brain and limbs in order so OH...
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  3. eddybaby

    What's up with my California Lilac - Ceanothus?

    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
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  4. potted

    Midges

    Flea bites are mostly on legs and you can often actually see them jumping.Been there... my dog apparently got friendly with a fox and brought an enhancement to the house biodiversity years ago...
    Flea bites are mostly on legs and you can often actually see them jumping.Been there... my dog apparently got friendly with a fox and brought an enhancement to the house biodiversity years ago in a different country.We got a prescription for a dog flea shampoo and for house treatment, and...
    Flea bites are mostly on legs and you can often actually see them jumping.Been there... my dog apparently got friendly with a fox and brought an enhancement to the house biodiversity years ago in a different country.We got a prescription...
    Flea bites are mostly on legs and you can often actually see them jumping.Been there... my dog apparently got friendly with a fox and brought an enhancement to the house biodiversity years ago...
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  5. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Reason I mention ants is because they are part of the cycle, farming the aphids that the ladybirds need to feed on and thereby breed. All insects surely respond to their prey.The whole system...
    Reason I mention ants is because they are part of the cycle, farming the aphids that the ladybirds need to feed on and thereby breed. All insects surely respond to their prey.The whole system is linked.
    Reason I mention ants is because they are part of the cycle, farming the aphids that the ladybirds need to feed on and thereby breed. All insects surely respond to their prey.The whole system is linked.
    Reason I mention ants is because they are part of the cycle, farming the aphids that the ladybirds need to feed on and thereby breed. All insects surely respond to their prey.The whole system...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It's like being taxed on pensions which are paid for with money alreasy taxedSneaky and inpleasant lot these tax folk but then, when they're thinking along the lines of "if it moves, tax it"...
    It's like being taxed on pensions which are paid for with money alreasy taxedSneaky and inpleasant lot these tax folk but then, when they're thinking along the lines of "if it moves, tax it" they are still in employment and will only realise how iniquitous it is when they get to live on their...
    It's like being taxed on pensions which are paid for with money alreasy taxedSneaky and inpleasant lot these tax folk but then, when they're thinking along the lines of "if it moves, tax it" they are still in employment and will only realise...
    It's like being taxed on pensions which are paid for with money alreasy taxedSneaky and inpleasant lot these tax folk but then, when they're thinking along the lines of "if it moves, tax it"...
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  7. JWK
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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!
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  8. Loofah
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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
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Not much just topped up the blueberry pots with fresh compost.
    Not much just topped up the blueberry pots with fresh compost.
    Not much just topped up the blueberry pots with fresh compost.
    Not much just topped up the blueberry pots with fresh compost.
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  10. Marley Farley
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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 ! :biggrin:
    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...
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  11. Logan
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    She's amazing I would definitely be feeding her as you are :). I've just read on Wikipedia that they over winter as adults and eggs hatch in April, in the soil.
    She's amazing I would definitely be feeding her as you are :). I've just read on Wikipedia that they over winter as adults and eggs hatch in April, in the soil.
    She's amazing I would definitely be feeding her as you are :). I've just read on Wikipedia that they over winter as adults and eggs hatch in April, in the soil.
    She's amazing I would definitely be feeding her as you are :). I've just read on Wikipedia that they over winter as adults and eggs hatch in April, in the soil.
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I've just been no1 in the queue on the phone to the doctors for 15 minutes. I gave up, presumably that was what they wanted.:frown:
    I've just been no1 in the queue on the phone to the doctors for 15 minutes. I gave up, presumably that was what they wanted.:frown:
    I've just been no1 in the queue on the phone to the doctors for 15 minutes. I gave up, presumably that was what they wanted.:frown:
    I've just been no1 in the queue on the phone to the doctors for 15 minutes. I gave up, presumably that was what they wanted.:frown:
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  14. Victoria

    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.
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  15. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Thank you @Chaffinch
    Thank you @Chaffinch
    Thank you @Chaffinch
    Thank you @Chaffinch
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  16. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
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  17. martyn bromley

    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.
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  18. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
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  19. potted

    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...
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  20. JWK
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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...
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