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  1. Victoria

    Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)

    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to...
    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to have a nice one but it died a few years ago. I keep looking for another ...
    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to have a nice one but it died a few years ago. I keep...
    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to...
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  2. katecat58

    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.
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Some blue sky and although we hade overnight rain, it looks OK now , Jenny namaste
    Some blue sky and although we hade overnight rain, it looks OK now , Jenny namaste
    Some blue sky and although we hade overnight rain, it looks OK now , Jenny namaste
    Some blue sky and although we hade overnight rain, it looks OK now , Jenny namaste
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses...
    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses and at least six smaller frond type grasses.I've done some tough digging out of plants in the...
    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses and at least six smaller frond type...
    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses...
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  5. BB3

    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....
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Some accuse me of that! :roflol:Although I did sometimes get paid by the word. :whistle: :heehee: Albeit they had to be succinct.
    Some accuse me of that! :roflol:Although I did sometimes get paid by the word. :whistle: :heehee: Albeit they had to be succinct.
    Some accuse me of that! :roflol:Although I did sometimes get paid by the word. :whistle: :heehee: Albeit they had to be succinct.
    Some accuse me of that! :roflol:Although I did sometimes get paid by the word. :whistle: :heehee: Albeit they had to be succinct.
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I'll have to have a lie-in then! :biggrin:
    I'll have to have a lie-in then! :biggrin:
    I'll have to have a lie-in then! :biggrin:
    I'll have to have a lie-in then! :biggrin:
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  8. BB3

    Where could I move this to?

    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
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  9. Lisa Smith

    Lisa Smith Counselling

    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought...
    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.I’m Lisa, and I offer compassionate, confidential...
    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.I’m...
    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Songbird - our food waste is only collected fortnightly, so there's no way I can put chicken bones and the like into the caddy outside. (There are rats in the dry stone wall next to the...
    @Songbird - our food waste is only collected fortnightly, so there's no way I can put chicken bones and the like into the caddy outside. (There are rats in the dry stone wall next to the garden...) We have a small inside food waste bin into which I put a compostable bag. When it's full I put...
    @Songbird - our food waste is only collected fortnightly, so there's no way I can put chicken bones and the like into the caddy outside. (There are rats in the dry stone wall next to the garden...) We have a small inside food waste bin into...
    @Songbird - our food waste is only collected fortnightly, so there's no way I can put chicken bones and the like into the caddy outside. (There are rats in the dry stone wall next to the...
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  11. Adam I
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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
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  12. Thevictorian

    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....
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  13. shiney
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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
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  14. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Rhododendron.
    Rhododendron.
    Rhododendron.
    Rhododendron.
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  15. JWK
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  16. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    Also been in the range same product range and slightly bigger selection £2.49
    Also been in the range same product range and slightly bigger selection £2.49
    Also been in the range same product range and slightly bigger selection £2.49
    Also been in the range same product range and slightly bigger selection £2.49
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our...
    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our second cat in 2008 two weeks after my cat had died. She slept on the same place on the sofa where two...
    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our second cat in 2008 two weeks after my cat had died. She...
    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our...
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  18. JWK
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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...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Honey Moon @AuntyRach
    Honey Moon @AuntyRach
    Honey Moon @AuntyRach
    Honey Moon @AuntyRach
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  20. wiseowl
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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.
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