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What's your weather like 2026
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 133 134 135
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JennyJB
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by the Thorny olive tree, watching the nearby mouse...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 40 41 42
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ArmyAirForce
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory is coming up to the very frequent traffic lights,...
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory...
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 85 86 87
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Ergates
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Whaaattt?
Ukraine is definitely in the right and worth supporting. It has made huge strides in embracing democracy and tackling corruption as well as innivation in drone technology and precision...
Ukraine is definitely in the right and worth supporting. It has made huge strides in embracing democracy and tackling corruption as well as innivation in drone technology and precision targetting. It has now signed a deal with Saudi Arabia that will secure investment in return for drone...
Ukraine is definitely in the right and worth supporting. It has made huge strides in embracing democracy and tackling corruption as well as innivation in drone technology and precision targetting. It has now signed a deal with Saudi Arabia that...
Ukraine is definitely in the right and worth supporting. It has made huge strides in embracing democracy and tackling corruption as well as innivation in drone technology and precision...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 403 404 405
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Mushroom compost
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants,...
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants, but I never tried making compost purely with it.
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants, but I never tried making compost purely with it.
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants,...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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CarolineL
Mar 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice...
As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice miniature ones.
As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice miniature ones.
As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice...

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Allotment Boy
Mar 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Hoster's
Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to...
Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to get started with plants I recently bought what I thought would look nice, but really I don’t have a...
Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to get started with plants I recently bought what I...
Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to...

potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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potted
Mar 27, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new Woodland Garden.Frances Tophill is exploring the tiny...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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AnniD
Mar 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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Ladybird4
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
@shiney over here we have a "carte vitale" which indicates our individual number for access to health care services. We have to show it for GP appointments, dentists, collecting prescriptions...
@shiney over here we have a "carte vitale" which indicates our individual number for access to health care services. We have to show it for GP appointments, dentists, collecting prescriptions from the pharmacy, appointments for nursing care, physio, X-rays, scans, operations etc.
@shiney over here we have a "carte vitale" which indicates our individual number for access to health care services. We have to show it for GP appointments, dentists, collecting prescriptions from the pharmacy, appointments for nursing care,...
@shiney over here we have a "carte vitale" which indicates our individual number for access to health care services. We have to show it for GP appointments, dentists, collecting prescriptions...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 90 91 92
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Help with plant selection for gravel patch.
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might rearrange things later. You can get a surprising...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
Smcask, Mar 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Joao
Mar 27, 2026 at 3:06 AM
How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?
Good plan.
Good plan.
Good plan.
Good plan.
BB3, Feb 17, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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BB3
Mar 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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Michael Hewett
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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hydrogardener
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before...
Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before yesterday in not the best condition. I potted them immediately and soaked them in water. Yesterday,...
Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before yesterday in not the best condition. I potted them...
Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper) or the Rest is Politics Podcast (Alistair Campbell...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper)...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd...
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd boil beetroot.
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd boil beetroot.
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd...
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026, Tools And Equipment ... 2
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Little_Weed
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Midges
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect ball, two knockdown plug-in mosquito killer -...
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect...
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
potted, Mar 25, 2026 at 10:50 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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potted
Mar 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM

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