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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all, we were rather disappointed to find our weather changed back again to dreary with a chilly wind - not as forecast! Did our usual walk though including trekking a bit further to our...
    Afternoon all, we were rather disappointed to find our weather changed back again to dreary with a chilly wind - not as forecast! Did our usual walk though including trekking a bit further to our small Tesco on the off chance they sold mini umbrellas. Mine has broken beyond repair and as we have...
    Afternoon all, we were rather disappointed to find our weather changed back again to dreary with a chilly wind - not as forecast! Did our usual walk though including trekking a bit further to our small Tesco on the off chance they sold mini...
    Afternoon all, we were rather disappointed to find our weather changed back again to dreary with a chilly wind - not as forecast! Did our usual walk though including trekking a bit further to our...
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  2. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
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  3. JWK
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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...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Is anyone into bashing the Israelis, I know Trump keeps sprouting but the Israelis are as much to blame if not more, they just dont say anything.They started this and are still hitting Tehran today.
    Is anyone into bashing the Israelis, I know Trump keeps sprouting but the Israelis are as much to blame if not more, they just dont say anything.They started this and are still hitting Tehran today.
    Is anyone into bashing the Israelis, I know Trump keeps sprouting but the Israelis are as much to blame if not more, they just dont say anything.They started this and are still hitting Tehran today.
    Is anyone into bashing the Israelis, I know Trump keeps sprouting but the Israelis are as much to blame if not more, they just dont say anything.They started this and are still hitting Tehran today.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
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  6. JWK
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  7. 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!!!
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  8. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Weeding around the rhododendrons and azaleas, ordered another one of each, this year hopefully can look after them better by watering and putting a mulch around them.
    Weeding around the rhododendrons and azaleas, ordered another one of each, this year hopefully can look after them better by watering and putting a mulch around them.
    Weeding around the rhododendrons and azaleas, ordered another one of each, this year hopefully can look after them better by watering and putting a mulch around them.
    Weeding around the rhododendrons and azaleas, ordered another one of each, this year hopefully can look after them better by watering and putting a mulch around them.
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  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...
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  11. Sienna's Blossom
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  12. potted

    Hoster's

    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population....
    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population. I've been tidying up the greenhouse and found loads hidden under the pots.
    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population. I've been tidying up the greenhouse and found...
    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population....
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  13. zebrina

    Rat problem

    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the...
    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the night, we sweep up any dropped seeds and hook the feeder high up out of rat range. The two wompost...
    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the night, we sweep up any dropped seeds and hook the...
    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the...
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  14. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
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  15. CanadianLori
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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.
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  16. wiseowl
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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...
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  17. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
    2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
    2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
    2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
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  19. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
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  20. 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
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