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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
    A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
    A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
    A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
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  2. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug...
    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug even. Don’t like Hever and Penshurst where they dump a teabag in a cardboard cup. The bean counters...
    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug even. Don’t like Hever and Penshurst where they...
    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every...
    My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every hole I dug. I think he thought I was digging toilets for him. He was not too sure about the worms I...
    My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every hole I dug. I think he thought I was digging toilets...
    My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every...
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  4. potted

    Midges

    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect ball, two knockdown plug-in mosquito killer -...
    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect...
    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. ...
    Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. Narrow road and this house is on a sharp bend, no pavement and with about 6 inches to spare between...
    Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. Narrow road and this house is on a sharp bend, no...
    Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. ...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries...
    @Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries vary a great deal in their service to patients - excellent or awful and every shade in between. I...
    @Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries vary a great deal in their service to patients -...
    @Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Kevin Cowans

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

    So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front...
    So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front and back without kinking the hose.Now I just need some volunteers in here to come round and water...
    So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front and back without kinking the hose.Now I just need...
    So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front...
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  9. 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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  10. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under...
    Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under planted with Oxeye daisiesAmelanchier in full bloomA few violas
    Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under planted with Oxeye daisiesAmelanchier in full bloomA...
    Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under...
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is...
    We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is worth it to have these colorful little critters flitting about. This is a young non-breeding male.
    We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is worth it to have these colorful little critters...
    We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble...
    Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble Sales, now you'll have to pay more, but you'll have many happy days at car boot sales finding them.
    Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble Sales, now you'll have to pay more, but you'll have...
    Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble...
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  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. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish :imphrt:
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish :imphrt:
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
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  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Very pretty.
    Very pretty.
    Very pretty.
    Very pretty.
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  20. JWK
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