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  1. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I was very fortunate to get an image of a coyote this winter, as they are very wary.Evidence indicates that coyotes reached New York and the Northeast in the early 1930s and 1940s, with coyote...
    I was very fortunate to get an image of a coyote this winter, as they are very wary.Evidence indicates that coyotes reached New York and the Northeast in the early 1930s and 1940s, with coyote range expansion first reaching the state by passing north of the Great Lakes and into northern New...
    I was very fortunate to get an image of a coyote this winter, as they are very wary.Evidence indicates that coyotes reached New York and the Northeast in the early 1930s and 1940s, with coyote range expansion first reaching the state by passing...
    I was very fortunate to get an image of a coyote this winter, as they are very wary.Evidence indicates that coyotes reached New York and the Northeast in the early 1930s and 1940s, with coyote...
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  2. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    I specifically went to visit the salvia nursery and spend money @Busy-Lizzie , but the garden itself was lovely and an unexpected bonus.I also visited Hever Castle as a big fan of Tudor...
    I specifically went to visit the salvia nursery and spend money @Busy-Lizzie , but the garden itself was lovely and an unexpected bonus.I also visited Hever Castle as a big fan of Tudor history. I'd love to go again and visit when the tulips are in bloom. I've heard it's beautiful.
    I specifically went to visit the salvia nursery and spend money @Busy-Lizzie , but the garden itself was lovely and an unexpected bonus.I also visited Hever Castle as a big fan of Tudor history. I'd love to go again and visit when the tulips...
    I specifically went to visit the salvia nursery and spend money @Busy-Lizzie , but the garden itself was lovely and an unexpected bonus.I also visited Hever Castle as a big fan of Tudor...
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  3. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    I have two hose reels on the same wall that work in different ways. One comes out of the reel directly away from the wall and the other comes at 90 degrees from the wall (as per the cheaper link...
    I have two hose reels on the same wall that work in different ways. One comes out of the reel directly away from the wall and the other comes at 90 degrees from the wall (as per the cheaper link you put up). They are for different purposes as we have a big garden and both are 50m. We never...
    I have two hose reels on the same wall that work in different ways. One comes out of the reel directly away from the wall and the other comes at 90 degrees from the wall (as per the cheaper link you put up). They are for different purposes as...
    I have two hose reels on the same wall that work in different ways. One comes out of the reel directly away from the wall and the other comes at 90 degrees from the wall (as per the cheaper link...
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  4. 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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  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. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed...
    Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed and printed my own pics. I knew what I was doing then :biggrin:
    Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed and printed my own pics. I knew what I was doing...
    Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed...
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  14. Sian in Belgium
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    New Year - new country - new project!

    Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
    Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
    Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
    Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I brought something quite nice for my allotment area.. I has previously been looking for Gardenia 'Crown Jewel', but at the local nursery I stumbled upon a cultivar I had not heard of before;...
    I brought something quite nice for my allotment area.. I has previously been looking for Gardenia 'Crown Jewel', but at the local nursery I stumbled upon a cultivar I had not heard of before; Gardenia 'Double Diamond', so I purchased it without second thought. It is fairly cold hardy but more...
    I brought something quite nice for my allotment area.. I has previously been looking for Gardenia 'Crown Jewel', but at the local nursery I stumbled upon a cultivar I had not heard of before; Gardenia 'Double Diamond', so I purchased it without...
    I brought something quite nice for my allotment area.. I has previously been looking for Gardenia 'Crown Jewel', but at the local nursery I stumbled upon a cultivar I had not heard of before;...
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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