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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Yes heavy showers of soft hail that dont really amount to much other than being a nuisance if you want to do anything outside. Sunshine in between is still feeling warm and its about 9c when the...
    Yes heavy showers of soft hail that dont really amount to much other than being a nuisance if you want to do anything outside. Sunshine in between is still feeling warm and its about 9c when the sun comes out but drops like a stone in the showers to about 5c.Typical spring weather I suppose.
    Yes heavy showers of soft hail that dont really amount to much other than being a nuisance if you want to do anything outside. Sunshine in between is still feeling warm and its about 9c when the sun comes out but drops like a stone in the...
    Yes heavy showers of soft hail that dont really amount to much other than being a nuisance if you want to do anything outside. Sunshine in between is still feeling warm and its about 9c when the...
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  2. martyn bromley

    Field woodruff in my lawn

    Ignore the description “neglected lawn” @martyn bromley. They always blame us if they don’t know why wildflowers just spread :)
    Ignore the description “neglected lawn” @martyn bromley. They always blame us if they don’t know why wildflowers just spread :)
    Ignore the description “neglected lawn” @martyn bromley. They always blame us if they don’t know why wildflowers just spread :)
    Ignore the description “neglected lawn” @martyn bromley. They always blame us if they don’t know why wildflowers just spread :)
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  3. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
    Okay not a million miles from me. I was in that neck of woods today, as I went to Great Comp.
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    They were saying this morning where is Vance, he's keeping a low profile. Will he make a move for the top job at some point and wants no part of this war. He is notable in his absence, on our...
    They were saying this morning where is Vance, he's keeping a low profile. Will he make a move for the top job at some point and wants no part of this war. He is notable in his absence, on our news anyway.
    They were saying this morning where is Vance, he's keeping a low profile. Will he make a move for the top job at some point and wants no part of this war. He is notable in his absence, on our news anyway.
    They were saying this morning where is Vance, he's keeping a low profile. Will he make a move for the top job at some point and wants no part of this war. He is notable in his absence, on our...
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Theres something oddly satisfying about seeing garden plants escaping from the garden and setting up their home in a stone wall (and even better when flowering). Rosemary, Berberis darwinii and...
    Theres something oddly satisfying about seeing garden plants escaping from the garden and setting up their home in a stone wall (and even better when flowering). Rosemary, Berberis darwinii and Echium pininana in our town.
    Theres something oddly satisfying about seeing garden plants escaping from the garden and setting up their home in a stone wall (and even better when flowering). Rosemary, Berberis darwinii and Echium pininana in our town.
    Theres something oddly satisfying about seeing garden plants escaping from the garden and setting up their home in a stone wall (and even better when flowering). Rosemary, Berberis darwinii and...
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  6. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
    G'day, cobbers. What's a hindu?Lays iggs, dunnit, sport.
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Sunny here with cloudy bits and a very strong north westerly coming in off a very cold Atlantic. Not very pleasant. I've been pottering indoors again but will do some sowing this pm i the...
    Sunny here with cloudy bits and a very strong north westerly coming in off a very cold Atlantic. Not very pleasant. I've been pottering indoors again but will do some sowing this pm i the shelter of the polytunnel.You made me laugh Possum and I have booked a 3 night stay in Carnac at the...
    Sunny here with cloudy bits and a very strong north westerly coming in off a very cold Atlantic. Not very pleasant. I've been pottering indoors again but will do some sowing this pm i the shelter of the polytunnel.You made me laugh Possum...
    Sunny here with cloudy bits and a very strong north westerly coming in off a very cold Atlantic. Not very pleasant. I've been pottering indoors again but will do some sowing this pm i the...
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I tell you what, @Ergates, we can join forces and start up a secondhand castor cup business on ebay. :biggrin: I currently have in my possession 8 wood-effect plastic ones, 8 white ones, 16 brass ones,...
    I tell you what, @Ergates, we can join forces and start up a secondhand castor cup business on ebay. :biggrin: I currently have in my possession 8 wood-effect plastic ones, 8 white ones, 16 brass ones, and sundry felt attachments (circles, oblongs). I also have 8 spare castor wheels and 8 circular...
    I tell you what, @Ergates, we can join forces and start up a secondhand castor cup business on ebay. :biggrin: I currently have in my possession 8 wood-effect plastic ones, 8 white ones, 16 brass ones, and sundry felt attachments (circles, oblongs). I...
    I tell you what, @Ergates, we can join forces and start up a secondhand castor cup business on ebay. :biggrin: I currently have in my possession 8 wood-effect plastic ones, 8 white ones, 16 brass ones,...
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Here she is @SherwoodArrow !
    Here she is @SherwoodArrow !
    Here she is @SherwoodArrow !
    Here she is @SherwoodArrow !
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  10. Victoria

    ID Please

    Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
    Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
    Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
    Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Repotted Dahlia tamaulipana in the greenhouse and took cuttings. Sowed Tagetes and calendula seed sown. Replaced the aged and gnarled Salvia "Amistad" by the front door with a cutting taken last...
    Repotted Dahlia tamaulipana in the greenhouse and took cuttings. Sowed Tagetes and calendula seed sown. Replaced the aged and gnarled Salvia "Amistad" by the front door with a cutting taken last autumn.
    Repotted Dahlia tamaulipana in the greenhouse and took cuttings. Sowed Tagetes and calendula seed sown. Replaced the aged and gnarled Salvia "Amistad" by the front door with a cutting taken last autumn.
    Repotted Dahlia tamaulipana in the greenhouse and took cuttings. Sowed Tagetes and calendula seed sown. Replaced the aged and gnarled Salvia "Amistad" by the front door with a cutting taken last...
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  12. potted

    Phoenix Canariensis Dying

    Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old...
    Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old thread of mine; I listened and took your advise a year ago and can now say the these palms have made a...
    Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old thread of mine; I listened and took your advise a year...
    Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old...
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  13. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion...
    Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion leaves when she was little, much to the disgust of my grandmother ! :biggrin:
    Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion leaves when she was little, much to the disgust of my...
    Yes that was him @CarolineL . He was very knowledgeable but he didn't mention Dendelions.Very interesting @NigelJ ...@On the Levels My mother said she used to make sandwiches of Dendelion...
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  14. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as...
    White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as the garlic on the same beds and it grows a few inches then is usually dead by xmasAll my...
    White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as the garlic on the same beds and it grows a few...
    White mustard will die at about -5c so it's quite good as a green manure as it'll fairly reliably be killed by winter frosts, saving having to chop and drop later. I've sown it at the same time as...
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  15. LilyTL

    Getting rid of Wisteria

    Eco plugs will work not cheap and is a professional product but can be bought off ebay .
    Eco plugs will work not cheap and is a professional product but can be bought off ebay .
    Eco plugs will work not cheap and is a professional product but can be bought off ebay .
    Eco plugs will work not cheap and is a professional product but can be bought off ebay .
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  16. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yes it worked.
    Yes it worked.
    Yes it worked.
    Yes it worked.
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  17. eddybaby

    What's up with my California Lilac - Ceanothus?

    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
    Thank you Jenny JB will do:carrot:
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  18. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
    Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
    Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
    Thanks Simply stunning photography. That bark spider is ridiculous!
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  19. berarde

    hiding a garden workshop

    Thank you and all the helpful replies. I planted a clematis Alionushka on trellis on the left side of the door the trellis for ease of painting the workshop (my wife keeps calling it the shed). I...
    Thank you and all the helpful replies. I planted a clematis Alionushka on trellis on the left side of the door the trellis for ease of painting the workshop (my wife keeps calling it the shed). I am thinking also the plant the arbutus shrub to go over the fence next the workshop to as mentioned...
    Thank you and all the helpful replies. I planted a clematis Alionushka on trellis on the left side of the door the trellis for ease of painting the workshop (my wife keeps calling it the shed). I am thinking also the plant the arbutus shrub to...
    Thank you and all the helpful replies. I planted a clematis Alionushka on trellis on the left side of the door the trellis for ease of painting the workshop (my wife keeps calling it the shed). I...
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  20. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    The picture looks lovely with the rose and 'Rozanne'. My only worry would be to have thorns of the rose in the seating area. Reading the RHS description, Sorbaria has a habit of being a sucker. I...
    The picture looks lovely with the rose and 'Rozanne'. My only worry would be to have thorns of the rose in the seating area. Reading the RHS description, Sorbaria has a habit of being a sucker. I would be careful with that. I tend to make my life easier and plant what behaves well without...
    The picture looks lovely with the rose and 'Rozanne'. My only worry would be to have thorns of the rose in the seating area. Reading the RHS description, Sorbaria has a habit of being a sucker. I would be careful with that. I tend to make my life...
    The picture looks lovely with the rose and 'Rozanne'. My only worry would be to have thorns of the rose in the seating area. Reading the RHS description, Sorbaria has a habit of being a sucker. I...
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