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  1. JWK
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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...
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  2. Loofah
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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 :yikes:....
    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 :yikes:. 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 :yikes:. 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 :yikes:....
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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

    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...
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  5. Meomye

    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...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Love it! :loll:
    Love it! :loll:
    Love it! :loll:
    Love it! :loll:
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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

    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...
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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

    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...
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  13. JWK
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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...
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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

    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.
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  16. JWK
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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.
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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

    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...
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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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