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What's your weather like 2026
Has taken all day to brighten up, it touched 16c for a short time this afternoon, but mostly around 12c all morning. Overcast for the most part and nothing like forecasted.
Has taken all day to brighten up, it touched 16c for a short time this afternoon, but mostly around 12c all morning. Overcast for the most part and nothing like forecasted.
Has taken all day to brighten up, it touched 16c for a short time this afternoon, but mostly around 12c all morning. Overcast for the most part and nothing like forecasted.
Has taken all day to brighten up, it touched 16c for a short time this afternoon, but mostly around 12c all morning. Overcast for the most part and nothing like forecasted.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 137 138 139
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pete
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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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.
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
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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

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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Scroggin
Mar 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Chillies 2026
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or...
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or fed and haven't had water since October.
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or fed and haven't had water since October.
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or...
shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Michael Hewett
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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
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
Whaaattt?
@CanadianLori One can only assume that some members of the Luftwaffe felt the same about their actions too. Not many left from the WW2 era but given what's happening today, there will be many...
@CanadianLori One can only assume that some members of the Luftwaffe felt the same about their actions too. Not many left from the WW2 era but given what's happening today, there will be many more dying at some megalamaniac's behest. I expect each country will "Remember Them" but we still...
@CanadianLori One can only assume that some members of the Luftwaffe felt the same about their actions too. Not many left from the WW2 era but given what's happening today, there will be many more dying at some megalamaniac's behest. I expect...
@CanadianLori One can only assume that some members of the Luftwaffe felt the same about their actions too. Not many left from the WW2 era but given what's happening today, there will be many...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 408 409 410
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Philippa
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Let's all hope it's a temporary setback @Busy-Lizzie and that she comes thru OK.We have been and done the necessary to get our new ID cards. The lady who does this spends her afternoons dealing...
Let's all hope it's a temporary setback @Busy-Lizzie and that she comes thru OK.We have been and done the necessary to get our new ID cards. The lady who does this spends her afternoons dealing with Brits processing their residence cards and was delighted when we spoke French. It seems most...
Let's all hope it's a temporary setback @Busy-Lizzie and that she comes thru OK.We have been and done the necessary to get our new ID cards. The lady who does this spends her afternoons dealing with Brits processing their residence cards and...
Let's all hope it's a temporary setback @Busy-Lizzie and that she comes thru OK.We have been and done the necessary to get our new ID cards. The lady who does this spends her afternoons dealing...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 88 89 90
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us.
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us. ...
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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strongylodon
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM
MO Bactor Instant - thoughts
As you have already purchased the product, why not try it on a small section of your lawn, as previously suggested, to see how effective it is. If you follow the instructions you won’t do any...
As you have already purchased the product, why not try it on a small section of your lawn, as previously suggested, to see how effective it is. If you follow the instructions you won’t do any harm, apart from killing the moss .
As you have already purchased the product, why not try it on a small section of your lawn, as previously suggested, to see how effective it is. If you follow the instructions you won’t do any harm, apart from killing the moss .
As you have already purchased the product, why not try it on a small section of your lawn, as previously suggested, to see how effective it is. If you follow the instructions you won’t do any...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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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.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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strongylodon
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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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
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another day. The parcel is fresh food. Contacting DHL by...
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another...
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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Tidemark
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Pyracantha removal
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Tidemark
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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
Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement
My photo was a curve ,
My photo was a curve ,
My photo was a curve ,
My photo was a curve ,
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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Spruce
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!
I dabble in growing from saved supermarket fruit, but regarding tomatoes I'd grow a few plants of a known variety as well just to be on the safe side, you just never know what you will get from...
I dabble in growing from saved supermarket fruit, but regarding tomatoes I'd grow a few plants of a known variety as well just to be on the safe side, you just never know what you will get from open pollinated fruit.
I dabble in growing from saved supermarket fruit, but regarding tomatoes I'd grow a few plants of a known variety as well just to be on the safe side, you just never know what you will get from open pollinated fruit.
I dabble in growing from saved supermarket fruit, but regarding tomatoes I'd grow a few plants of a known variety as well just to be on the safe side, you just never know what you will get from...
Andy1965, Mar 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM, Gardening Discussions
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pete
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:07 PM

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