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  1. JWK
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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...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
    A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
    A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
    A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my...
    @Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my clocks and time switches - I haven't warned Cricket! I will echo what has already been said by...
    @Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my clocks and time switches - I haven't warned Cricket!...
    @Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my...
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  4. Ergates

    Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them

    Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. :biggrin:...
    Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. :biggrin:Sadly, I'm actually not able to eat more than a mouthful or two of the stuff before becoming...
    Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. :biggrin:Sadly, I'm actually not able to eat more than a...
    Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. :biggrin:...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I was once sent from x-ray back to the ward clutching someone else’s image. It quite clearly showed a shadow on the lung which was something I wasn’t expecting and gave me quite a turn as you can...
    I was once sent from x-ray back to the ward clutching someone else’s image. It quite clearly showed a shadow on the lung which was something I wasn’t expecting and gave me quite a turn as you can imagine. Nobody apologised for the mistake.
    I was once sent from x-ray back to the ward clutching someone else’s image. It quite clearly showed a shadow on the lung which was something I wasn’t expecting and gave me quite a turn as you can imagine. Nobody apologised for the mistake.
    I was once sent from x-ray back to the ward clutching someone else’s image. It quite clearly showed a shadow on the lung which was something I wasn’t expecting and gave me quite a turn as you can...
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  6. JWK
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  7. Kevin Cowans

    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.
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
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  9. Erigeron

    Tulips that come back?

    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most stubborn about returning which suits me fine.
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I attempted my annual Spanish bluebell annihilation programme this afternoon :biggrin:. There’s been an area of them behind the tree fern where they have secured themselves in the roots of some old ferns...
    I attempted my annual Spanish bluebell annihilation programme this afternoon :biggrin:. There’s been an area of them behind the tree fern where they have secured themselves in the roots of some old ferns and large sandstone blocks which make the pathway across the middle of the bank. The soil was still...
    I attempted my annual Spanish bluebell annihilation programme this afternoon :biggrin:. There’s been an area of them behind the tree fern where they have secured themselves in the roots of some old ferns and large sandstone blocks which make the pathway...
    I attempted my annual Spanish bluebell annihilation programme this afternoon :biggrin:. There’s been an area of them behind the tree fern where they have secured themselves in the roots of some old ferns...
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  11. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
    Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
    Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
    Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
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  12. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)

    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
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  14. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
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  15. Logan
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  16. Thevictorian

    Choisya aztec pearl hardiness

    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and...
    @ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and collective trade, modify NATO behaviours and armament policies - not buying US military tech, create...
    @ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and collective trade, modify NATO behaviours and...
    @ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and...
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  18. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    A lovely long walk
    A lovely long walk
    A lovely long walk
    A lovely long walk
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  19. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids" Sanders and he brought back only 2 plants so all the...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids"...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
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  20. potted

    Hoster's

    Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good...
    Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good sized pots (or the hanging baskets for the begonia and petunia) and look after them. The wisteria...
    Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good sized pots (or the hanging baskets for the...
    Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good...
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