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  1. potted

    Hoster's

    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
    potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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    CarolineL
    Mar 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM
  2. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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    strongylodon
    Mar 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  3. zebrina

    Rat problem

    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to allow the potatoes to grow.
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to...
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
    zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    zebrina
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:10 PM
  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No...
    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No choice really as there's not enough space to leave them in the propagator any longer.
    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No choice really as there's not enough space to leave...
    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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    Allotment Boy
    Mar 31, 2026 at 9:13 AM
  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Quite an interesting interview on Radio 4 this morning re the Oxford Union debating society. An interview with a young man who apparently applauded the shooting of a US politician ( can't recall...
    Quite an interesting interview on Radio 4 this morning re the Oxford Union debating society. An interview with a young man who apparently applauded the shooting of a US politician ( can't recall the details now ) but later retracted his views and appeared genuinely remorseful. Too many people...
    Quite an interesting interview on Radio 4 this morning re the Oxford Union debating society. An interview with a young man who apparently applauded the shooting of a US politician ( can't recall the details now ) but later retracted his views...
    Quite an interesting interview on Radio 4 this morning re the Oxford Union debating society. An interview with a young man who apparently applauded the shooting of a US politician ( can't recall...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 408 409 410
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    Philippa
    Mar 31, 2026 at 3:07 PM
  6. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly:scratch: no wonder elections cost so much.
    My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly:scratch: no wonder elections cost so much.
    My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly:scratch: no wonder elections cost so much.
    My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly:scratch: no wonder elections cost so much.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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    Thevictorian
    Mar 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
  7. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
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    Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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    Scroggin
    Mar 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
  8. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    I know what you mean!
    I know what you mean!
    I know what you mean!
    I know what you mean!
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    BOSullivan
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM
  9. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    BOSullivan
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM
  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to be out of the EU, but am not adverse to visitors. :biggrin:
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to...
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 31, 2026 at 9:11 AM
  11. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you...
    Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you share driving duties? That might help of course, but coming up to a big holiday weekend, the roads...
    Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you share driving duties? That might help of course, but...
    Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 88 89 90
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 31, 2026 at 3:31 PM
  12. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Yes, I did think of wire as a short term measure, however the vast majority of the posts are rotting at ground level.
    Yes, I did think of wire as a short term measure, however the vast majority of the posts are rotting at ground level.
    Yes, I did think of wire as a short term measure, however the vast majority of the posts are rotting at ground level.
    Yes, I did think of wire as a short term measure, however the vast majority of the posts are rotting at ground level.
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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    BOSullivan
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:43 PM
  13. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before...
    It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before the weekend and just barely into the freezer at nights now. Wonderful!
    It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before the weekend and just barely into the freezer at...
    It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 137 138 139
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    CanadianLori
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
  14. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
    Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
    Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
    Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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    BOSullivan
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM
  15. Peteski2024

    Camellia leaves brown patches

    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    Peteski2024, Mar 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Peteski2024
    Mar 31, 2026 at 10:09 AM
  16. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    I am trying to get the lawn sorted for the long term, so a summer of some weeds is not an issue.The advice I have seen is that weeds are more of an issue over spring/summer as that's when they...
    I am trying to get the lawn sorted for the long term, so a summer of some weeds is not an issue.The advice I have seen is that weeds are more of an issue over spring/summer as that's when they predominantly seed and likely to establish.I was wondering if I could 'spot treat' the weeds in...
    I am trying to get the lawn sorted for the long term, so a summer of some weeds is not an issue.The advice I have seen is that weeds are more of an issue over spring/summer as that's when they predominantly seed and likely to establish.I was...
    I am trying to get the lawn sorted for the long term, so a summer of some weeds is not an issue.The advice I have seen is that weeds are more of an issue over spring/summer as that's when they...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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    143
    BOSullivan
    Mar 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
  17. Andy1965

    Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!

    Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good...
    Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good or bad. Seed saved from Heirloom varieties will come true.
    Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good or bad. Seed saved from Heirloom varieties will...
    Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good...
    Andy1965, Mar 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Pete8
    Mar 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
  18. pete

    Mushroom compost

    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago...
    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago and nothing grew in it, god knows what it was contaminated with.
    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago and nothing grew in it, god knows what it was...
    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago...
    pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    254
    pete
    Mar 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
  19. Kevin Cowans

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

    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026, Tools And Equipment ... 2
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    874
    Little_Weed
    Mar 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
  20. JWK
    Sticky

    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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    1,749
    Logan
    Mar 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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