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What's your weather like 2026
Plenty of sunny intervals but chilly in the shade. Did do an hour of gardening jobs and a cuppa n the sunshine was quite welcome.Tomorrow afternoon/evening looking grim.
Plenty of sunny intervals but chilly in the shade. Did do an hour of gardening jobs and a cuppa n the sunshine was quite welcome.Tomorrow afternoon/evening looking grim.
Plenty of sunny intervals but chilly in the shade. Did do an hour of gardening jobs and a cuppa n the sunshine was quite welcome.Tomorrow afternoon/evening looking grim.
Plenty of sunny intervals but chilly in the shade. Did do an hour of gardening jobs and a cuppa n the sunshine was quite welcome.Tomorrow afternoon/evening looking grim.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 110 111 112
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AuntyRach
Mar 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Prunu s Kojo No Mai
Prunu s Kojo No Mai
Prunu s Kojo No Mai
Prunu s Kojo No Mai

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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katecat58
Mar 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Vine weevil grub
the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees....
the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees. also wear gloves and dont put the residues down the drain
the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees. also wear gloves and dont put the residues down...
the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees....
BB3, Feb 28, 2026, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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Adam I
Mar 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Showy natives
i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
Adam I, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Adam I
Mar 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Whaaattt?
Yeah, wonderful aint it.
Yeah, wonderful aint it.
Yeah, wonderful aint it.
Yeah, wonderful aint it.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 379 380 381
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pete
Mar 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the...
I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the proboscis inserted in a flower.
I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the proboscis inserted in a flower.
I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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PoppyB
Mar 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a...
Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a supermarket variety to the ones I sowed this year. It was very tasty bit may be an F1 so it's a bit of a...
Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a supermarket variety to the ones I sowed this year. It was...
Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a...
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 4 5 6
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Baalmaiden
Mar 11, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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LunarSea
Mar 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
That is so cute I once had a toad that squatted in a terracotta plant pot. Well done on all the steps! I am signing off for tonight. See you all in the morning.
That is so cute I once had a toad that squatted in a terracotta plant pot. Well done on all the steps! I am signing off for tonight. See you all in the morning.
That is so cute I once had a toad that squatted in a terracotta plant pot. Well done on all the steps! I am signing off for tonight. See you all in the morning.
That is so cute I once had a toad that squatted in a terracotta plant pot. Well done on all the steps! I am signing off for tonight. See you all in the morning.

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 71 72 73
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Ladybird4
Mar 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
What should I try and get for them?
Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for...
Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for less than £150 for the pair, they are beautiful and definitely not Morrisons cheapos! If I don’t...
Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for less than £150 for the pair, they are beautiful...
Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for...
hailbopp, Mar 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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hailbopp
Mar 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Dry today but the ground is still too wet for me to do much, needs a week of dry weather with a wind to dry things out before much can happen around here.Got onion sets to plant at some point.
Dry today but the ground is still too wet for me to do much, needs a week of dry weather with a wind to dry things out before much can happen around here.Got onion sets to plant at some point.
Dry today but the ground is still too wet for me to do much, needs a week of dry weather with a wind to dry things out before much can happen around here.Got onion sets to plant at some point.
Dry today but the ground is still too wet for me to do much, needs a week of dry weather with a wind to dry things out before much can happen around here.Got onion sets to plant at some point.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 28 29 30
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pete
Mar 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 23 24 25
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Ladybird4
Mar 11, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Paperwhite
I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
katecat58, Mar 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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katecat58
Mar 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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infradig
Mar 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Kolkwitzia anyone?
Thanks Pete, size is the one thing that I had considered problematic. The one i saw where it was recommended was almost small tree size and given it arches out thats quite a chunk of real estate....
Thanks Pete, size is the one thing that I had considered problematic. The one i saw where it was recommended was almost small tree size and given it arches out thats quite a chunk of real estate. I know it's short flowering but I didn't think that was really much different to deutzia or...
Thanks Pete, size is the one thing that I had considered problematic. The one i saw where it was recommended was almost small tree size and given it arches out thats quite a chunk of real estate. I know it's short flowering but I didn't think...
Thanks Pete, size is the one thing that I had considered problematic. The one i saw where it was recommended was almost small tree size and given it arches out thats quite a chunk of real estate....
Thevictorian, Mar 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Thevictorian
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself . In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have...
That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself . In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have many. Now I cut them periodically from December onwards as individual varieties show signs of wear...
That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself . In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have many. Now I cut them periodically from December...
That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself . In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have...
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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Plantminded
Mar 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Patchy lawn solutions
Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed...
Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed killer, wait until the time period indicated in the instructions for your weed killer before sowing any...
Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed killer, wait until the time period indicated in the...
Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed...
mark strong, Mar 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
T5 LED Batten
There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the...
There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the red/orange/yellow part of the spectrum for flowering plants and more towards the daylight/blue for the...
There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the red/orange/yellow part of the spectrum for flowering...
There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the...
trogre, Mar 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Mar 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Right name for these please
Maybe I'm mixing them up - I used to grow lots of different primroses
Maybe I'm mixing them up - I used to grow lots of different primroses
Maybe I'm mixing them up - I used to grow lots of different primroses
Maybe I'm mixing them up - I used to grow lots of different primroses
hailbopp, Mar 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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CarolineL
Mar 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)
Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...

Victoria, Aug 24, 2022, Tropical Gardening ... 6 7 8
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Victoria
Mar 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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