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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Very damp out there and temps dropping quickly to 1c. It has been a dreary dayBetter tomorrow with sunny intervals. But temps will only reach 7c.Easter weekend is forecast for drizzle, more...
    Very damp out there and temps dropping quickly to 1c. It has been a dreary dayBetter tomorrow with sunny intervals. But temps will only reach 7c.Easter weekend is forecast for drizzle, more drizzle and rain. It's always like that here at Easter. Just have to get some chocolate in stock.
    Very damp out there and temps dropping quickly to 1c. It has been a dreary dayBetter tomorrow with sunny intervals. But temps will only reach 7c.Easter weekend is forecast for drizzle, more drizzle and rain. It's always like that here at...
    Very damp out there and temps dropping quickly to 1c. It has been a dreary dayBetter tomorrow with sunny intervals. But temps will only reach 7c.Easter weekend is forecast for drizzle, more...
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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

    We've had a day of rain/wind/sun/rain/wind/no sun. Greenhouse all repaired and tidied and seeds germinating. Most satisfying. It's a year since I broke my arm and I haven't wielded a hoe in...
    We've had a day of rain/wind/sun/rain/wind/no sun. Greenhouse all repaired and tidied and seeds germinating. Most satisfying. It's a year since I broke my arm and I haven't wielded a hoe in ernest since then. I tackled the flower bed of shame today and was able to hoe without any problems. I've...
    We've had a day of rain/wind/sun/rain/wind/no sun. Greenhouse all repaired and tidied and seeds germinating. Most satisfying. It's a year since I broke my arm and I haven't wielded a hoe in ernest since then. I tackled the flower bed of shame...
    We've had a day of rain/wind/sun/rain/wind/no sun. Greenhouse all repaired and tidied and seeds germinating. Most satisfying. It's a year since I broke my arm and I haven't wielded a hoe in...
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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?

    @Philippa There have been court cases here in France where city folk move to the country and then complain about church bells, cocks crowing, cows mooing and all sorts of smells. Recent verdicts...
    @Philippa There have been court cases here in France where city folk move to the country and then complain about church bells, cocks crowing, cows mooing and all sorts of smells. Recent verdicts have all been on the side of country life, the cockerels, bells and smells.@KT53 I see that...
    @Philippa There have been court cases here in France where city folk move to the country and then complain about church bells, cocks crowing, cows mooing and all sorts of smells. Recent verdicts have all been on the side of country life, the...
    @Philippa There have been court cases here in France where city folk move to the country and then complain about church bells, cocks crowing, cows mooing and all sorts of smells. Recent verdicts...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    15 yrs ago I received an NHS letter telling me they would not do my urology op until my oesophagus cancer had been sorted.I was confused and took the letter to the hospital with me, they took it...
    15 yrs ago I received an NHS letter telling me they would not do my urology op until my oesophagus cancer had been sorted.I was confused and took the letter to the hospital with me, they took it away and said nothing. The person concerned had a similar date of birth to me, but the numbers...
    15 yrs ago I received an NHS letter telling me they would not do my urology op until my oesophagus cancer had been sorted.I was confused and took the letter to the hospital with me, they took it away and said nothing. The person concerned had...
    15 yrs ago I received an NHS letter telling me they would not do my urology op until my oesophagus cancer had been sorted.I was confused and took the letter to the hospital with me, they took it...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Kevin Cowans

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

    @GreenFingeredPete If your hose has to go round the corner of the house, can I sugggest you get one of the corner guides that you thread the hose through, it saves the hose rubbing against the...
    @GreenFingeredPete If your hose has to go round the corner of the house, can I sugggest you get one of the corner guides that you thread the hose through, it saves the hose rubbing against the brickwork and damaging the hose. I have got one of those autoreels. I have had it for about 10 years...
    @GreenFingeredPete If your hose has to go round the corner of the house, can I sugggest you get one of the corner guides that you thread the hose through, it saves the hose rubbing against the brickwork and damaging the hose. I have got one of...
    @GreenFingeredPete If your hose has to go round the corner of the house, can I sugggest you get one of the corner guides that you thread the hose through, it saves the hose rubbing against the...
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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.
    Frog 1.JPG Screenshot_20220625-134604_Chrome.jpg common 1#.JPG common 2.JPG 18E4694B-51F3-4A93-BAF9-ADFF282AB8F5.jpeg Screenshot_20220625-134556_Chrome.jpg
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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Here we go all three species; Azara microphylla flowers first, small leaves and scented flowers tend to be on the underside of stems.Azara lanceolata small flowers leaves like a lance head no...
    Here we go all three species; Azara microphylla flowers first, small leaves and scented flowers tend to be on the underside of stems.Azara lanceolata small flowers leaves like a lance head no scent I can smell.Azara serrata last to flower, larger flowers, serrated leaves and no scent I can...
    Here we go all three species; Azara microphylla flowers first, small leaves and scented flowers tend to be on the underside of stems.Azara lanceolata small flowers leaves like a lance head no scent I can smell.Azara serrata last to flower,...
    Here we go all three species; Azara microphylla flowers first, small leaves and scented flowers tend to be on the underside of stems.Azara lanceolata small flowers leaves like a lance head no...
    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

    I removed the Sempervivums which I planted in a container last year. They failed to thrive, continually shrinking in size and looking miserable. I replaced them with an Erigeron from one of my...
    I removed the Sempervivums which I planted in a container last year. They failed to thrive, continually shrinking in size and looking miserable. I replaced them with an Erigeron from one of my borders, a fairly safe bet. I then repotted one of my Hostas and put another in the border near my...
    I removed the Sempervivums which I planted in a container last year. They failed to thrive, continually shrinking in size and looking miserable. I replaced them with an Erigeron from one of my borders, a fairly safe bet. I then repotted one of...
    I removed the Sempervivums which I planted in a container last year. They failed to thrive, continually shrinking in size and looking miserable. I replaced them with an Erigeron from one of my...
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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

    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
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