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Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and...
Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and France, Armistice/Remembrance Day is celebrated on the 11th of November, regardless of when it falls,...
Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and France, Armistice/Remembrance Day is celebrated on...
Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 395 396 397
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some...
Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some things for sale. The cut flowers included of course daffodils and so many varieties and many with a...
Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some things for sale. The cut flowers included of...
Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 15 16 17
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On the Levels
Mar 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
One of my favourites!
One of my favourites!
One of my favourites!
One of my favourites!
shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 7 8 9
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longk
Mar 21, 2026 at 8:49 PM
planting with wildlife in mind
Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall mix). Why? Because I like Cornflowers. Ditto with...
Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall...
Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 5 6 7
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Ditherer
Mar 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Went for a walk and met some lads, around 10 years old perhaps, who had been fishing in the free fishing pond all morning.They had had a good morning, this is the biggest Perch they had caught...
Went for a walk and met some lads, around 10 years old perhaps, who had been fishing in the free fishing pond all morning.They had had a good morning, this is the biggest Perch they had caught by thenThe thing that made me happy was that the young lads were out in the nature in the...
Went for a walk and met some lads, around 10 years old perhaps, who had been fishing in the free fishing pond all morning.They had had a good morning, this is the biggest Perch they had caught by thenThe thing that made me happy was that...
Went for a walk and met some lads, around 10 years old perhaps, who had been fishing in the free fishing pond all morning.They had had a good morning, this is the biggest Perch they had caught...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Selleri
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to...
I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to "illegal" ones ? Donating to registered local charities is the safest way I find- usually at least.
I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to "illegal" ones ? Donating to registered local...
I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
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Philippa
Mar 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Sunpatiens
You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
xxxDawnxxx, Mar 18, 2026 at 8:51 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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ViewAhead
Mar 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Euphorbia
That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
BB3, Mar 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Thevictorian
Mar 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I...
I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I stopped skiing.Progress has been made in the scullery and my beech worktop has now been treated...
I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I stopped skiing.Progress has been made in the...
I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 80 81 82
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend...
Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend to pop round with his impact driver which made light work of it.I may venture out tomorrow to...
Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend to pop round with his impact driver which made...
Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 33 34 35
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Perki
Mar 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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pete
Mar 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 123 124 125
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Logan
Mar 21, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 25 26 27
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Ladybird4
Mar 21, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 21, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Choisya dying?
I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
Greenfield81, Mar 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Mar 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching .
I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching .
I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching .
I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching .
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Mar 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Bananaman's Hideout 2026
Essex innit
Essex innit
Essex innit
Essex innit
Banana Man, Mar 20, 2026 at 7:04 PM, Members Gallery
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Banana Man
Mar 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Ladybugs
Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
Meomye, Mar 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Tidemark
Mar 20, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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infradig
Mar 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM

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