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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Got to 22c for a couple of hours. Still sunny and 20.2c now.
    Got to 22c for a couple of hours. Still sunny and 20.2c now.
    Got to 22c for a couple of hours. Still sunny and 20.2c now.
    Got to 22c for a couple of hours. Still sunny and 20.2c now.
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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

    Evening folks.Surprisingly tired after just half a day in work but I’m off until Monday. The clocks go forward this weekend so at least I’m not working Sunday with the hour less of sleep!I...
    Evening folks.Surprisingly tired after just half a day in work but I’m off until Monday. The clocks go forward this weekend so at least I’m not working Sunday with the hour less of sleep!I hope everyone is doing ok and has something to look forward to this weekend - even if it’s just an...
    Evening folks.Surprisingly tired after just half a day in work but I’m off until Monday. The clocks go forward this weekend so at least I’m not working Sunday with the hour less of sleep!I hope everyone is doing ok and has something to look...
    Evening folks.Surprisingly tired after just half a day in work but I’m off until Monday. The clocks go forward this weekend so at least I’m not working Sunday with the hour less of sleep!I...
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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?

    @waterbut If there was an opening from the apartment to the spiral steps and thence to the ground,they may well get away with it. Otherwise, it sounds like an enquiry to the local fire safety...
    @waterbut If there was an opening from the apartment to the spiral steps and thence to the ground,they may well get away with it. Otherwise, it sounds like an enquiry to the local fire safety office would be worth it. Presume you have already raised any possible safety problems with the owners ?
    @waterbut If there was an opening from the apartment to the spiral steps and thence to the ground,they may well get away with it. Otherwise, it sounds like an enquiry to the local fire safety office would be worth it. Presume you have already...
    @waterbut If there was an opening from the apartment to the spiral steps and thence to the ground,they may well get away with it. Otherwise, it sounds like an enquiry to the local fire safety...
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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

    My guess is something fungal is going on rather than chlorosis.
    My guess is something fungal is going on rather than chlorosis.
    My guess is something fungal is going on rather than chlorosis.
    My guess is something fungal is going on rather than chlorosis.
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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...
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It's always going to be a tradeoff between avoiding plastics and durability. Though if used inside the greenhouse the cotton may last for a couple of seasons.
    It's always going to be a tradeoff between avoiding plastics and durability. Though if used inside the greenhouse the cotton may last for a couple of seasons.
    It's always going to be a tradeoff between avoiding plastics and durability. Though if used inside the greenhouse the cotton may last for a couple of seasons.
    It's always going to be a tradeoff between avoiding plastics and durability. Though if used inside the greenhouse the cotton may last for a couple of seasons.
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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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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I’ve just realised that the clocks go forward on Sunday. Hooray!
    I’ve just realised that the clocks go forward on Sunday. Hooray!
    I’ve just realised that the clocks go forward on Sunday. Hooray!
    I’ve just realised that the clocks go forward on Sunday. Hooray!
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