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But you need to be careful what you wish for. When our dog passed we planted a phygelius next to her, it grew up and up, through our neighbours tree and got 10-12ft high, the one in our front...
But you need to be careful what you wish for. When our dog passed we planted a phygelius next to her, it grew up and up, through our neighbours tree and got 10-12ft high, the one in our front garden without the extra nutrients stayed a modest 5ft. So you might end up needing a ladder to pick...
But you need to be careful what you wish for. When our dog passed we planted a phygelius next to her, it grew up and up, through our neighbours tree and got 10-12ft high, the one in our front garden without the extra nutrients stayed a modest...
But you need to be careful what you wish for. When our dog passed we planted a phygelius next to her, it grew up and up, through our neighbours tree and got 10-12ft high, the one in our front...
Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening
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Thevictorian
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Hoster's
I'd agree you can't win. I only use them near a few precious things when they first start coming through - after that they're on their own. My garden is so damp that my slug population is near...
I'd agree you can't win. I only use them near a few precious things when they first start coming through - after that they're on their own. My garden is so damp that my slug population is near infinite... I do use grit and coffee grounds to try to protect crowns - at least they're a slight...
I'd agree you can't win. I only use them near a few precious things when they first start coming through - after that they're on their own. My garden is so damp that my slug population is near infinite... I do use grit and coffee grounds to try...
I'd agree you can't win. I only use them near a few precious things when they first start coming through - after that they're on their own. My garden is so damp that my slug population is near...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Seed Sowing This Month April
Seeds to be sown this month Melon, Cucumber, Courgettes, Squashes, Ipomoea, Quamoclit, Tithonia now there is space in the propagator. Greenhouse; Runner beans, French beans, Sweetcorn,...
Seeds to be sown this month Melon, Cucumber, Courgettes, Squashes, Ipomoea, Quamoclit, Tithonia now there is space in the propagator. Greenhouse; Runner beans, French beans, Sweetcorn, Helianthus, Leeks, Brussels, Kale and Purple Sprouting broccoli.
Seeds to be sown this month Melon, Cucumber, Courgettes, Squashes, Ipomoea, Quamoclit, Tithonia now there is space in the propagator. Greenhouse; Runner beans, French beans, Sweetcorn, Helianthus, Leeks, Brussels, Kale and Purple Sprouting broccoli.
Seeds to be sown this month Melon, Cucumber, Courgettes, Squashes, Ipomoea, Quamoclit, Tithonia now there is space in the propagator. Greenhouse; Runner beans, French beans, Sweetcorn,...
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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NigelJ
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Red Bull ... Energy Drinks
I am into cycling and there were studies done that suggests that all these specialist drinks aren't actually needed unless you do alot of exercise. For reference I believe they were saying that...
I am into cycling and there were studies done that suggests that all these specialist drinks aren't actually needed unless you do alot of exercise. For reference I believe they were saying that unless you did more than a couple of hours of vigorous exercise then water would do the same job. I...
I am into cycling and there were studies done that suggests that all these specialist drinks aren't actually needed unless you do alot of exercise. For reference I believe they were saying that unless you did more than a couple of hours of...
I am into cycling and there were studies done that suggests that all these specialist drinks aren't actually needed unless you do alot of exercise. For reference I believe they were saying that...
Victoria, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Thevictorian
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Whaaattt?
That sounds like homo gerontophilia to me. No thank you.
That sounds like homo gerontophilia to me. No thank you.
That sounds like homo gerontophilia to me. No thank you.
That sounds like homo gerontophilia to me. No thank you.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 409 410 411
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NigelJ
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Rat problem
I have seen rats described as neophobes; they don't like new things/change so introducing new things to an area or just moving things around upsets them and discourages them.
I have seen rats described as neophobes; they don't like new things/change so introducing new things to an area or just moving things around upsets them and discourages them.
I have seen rats described as neophobes; they don't like new things/change so introducing new things to an area or just moving things around upsets them and discourages them.
I have seen rats described as neophobes; they don't like new things/change so introducing new things to an area or just moving things around upsets them and discourages them.
zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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NigelJ
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ starting to flower
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ starting to flower
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ starting to flower
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ starting to flower

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Athelas
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Dull and still this morning.
Dull and still this morning.
Dull and still this morning.
Dull and still this morning.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 138 139 140
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JennyJB
Apr 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Well I just had a bit of luck, I went out to retrieve my neighbour's bin and discovered it has not yet been emptied so obviously across the Lane has been done but the Cres I'm in has to cleared...
Well I just had a bit of luck, I went out to retrieve my neighbour's bin and discovered it has not yet been emptied so obviously across the Lane has been done but the Cres I'm in has to cleared yet. I was able therefore to get my general waste bin out for emptying. I tracked down my door wreath...
Well I just had a bit of luck, I went out to retrieve my neighbour's bin and discovered it has not yet been emptied so obviously across the Lane has been done but the Cres I'm in has to cleared yet. I was able therefore to get my general waste...
Well I just had a bit of luck, I went out to retrieve my neighbour's bin and discovered it has not yet been emptied so obviously across the Lane has been done but the Cres I'm in has to cleared...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 89 90 91
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Ladybird4
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
AS THE WINNER OF THE MARCH COMPETITION Scroggin HAS CHOSEN THE APRIL THEMEIn Scroggin's very apt words:- With all the gloom and doom in the news at the moment I'd like my theme to be ...
AS THE WINNER OF THE MARCH COMPETITION Scroggin HAS CHOSEN THE APRIL THEMEIn Scroggin's very apt words:- With all the gloom and doom in the news at the moment I'd like my theme to be "Something that lifts the spirits" Someone is happy(In Hoi-An, just an example taken by Shiney - not in...
AS THE WINNER OF THE MARCH COMPETITION Scroggin HAS CHOSEN THE APRIL THEMEIn Scroggin's very apt words:- With all the gloom and doom in the news at the moment I'd like my theme to be "Something that lifts the spirits" Someone is happy(In...
AS THE WINNER OF THE MARCH COMPETITION Scroggin HAS CHOSEN THE APRIL THEMEIn Scroggin's very apt words:- With all the gloom and doom in the news at the moment I'd like my theme to be ...

shiney, Apr 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM, Photo Competitions
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shiney
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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RESULT OF THE MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Well done @Scroggin
Well done @Scroggin
Well done @Scroggin
Well done @Scroggin
shiney, Apr 1, 2026 at 4:41 AM, Photo Competitions
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JWK
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Migration to NEW software & server
I will ask @Jiffy
I will ask @Jiffy
I will ask @Jiffy
I will ask @Jiffy
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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JWK
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Noticed tulips coming into flower, paeonias are coming through and one has a flower bud that will open soon, Paeonia lutes is in leaf and flowers are about to open, aquilegia will be flowering in...
Noticed tulips coming into flower, paeonias are coming through and one has a flower bud that will open soon, Paeonia lutes is in leaf and flowers are about to open, aquilegia will be flowering in the next few days as will Arum maculatum.
Noticed tulips coming into flower, paeonias are coming through and one has a flower bud that will open soon, Paeonia lutes is in leaf and flowers are about to open, aquilegia will be flowering in the next few days as will Arum maculatum.
Noticed tulips coming into flower, paeonias are coming through and one has a flower bud that will open soon, Paeonia lutes is in leaf and flowers are about to open, aquilegia will be flowering in...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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NigelJ
Apr 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Thank you ... Dog's Mercury is common in the hedgerows for miles around. I didn't know about it being an indicator of an ancient woodland, that's interesting
Thank you ... Dog's Mercury is common in the hedgerows for miles around. I didn't know about it being an indicator of an ancient woodland, that's interesting
Thank you ... Dog's Mercury is common in the hedgerows for miles around. I didn't know about it being an indicator of an ancient woodland, that's interesting
Thank you ... Dog's Mercury is common in the hedgerows for miles around. I didn't know about it being an indicator of an ancient woodland, that's interesting
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 37 38 39
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Michael Hewett
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Mushroom compost
I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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pete
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:22 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
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei
I have one of these, it came up in a packet of mixed spores that I bought from T&M about 40 yrs ago. It appears to be a darker green than most pictures I can find.It tends to struggle in dry...
I have one of these, it came up in a packet of mixed spores that I bought from T&M about 40 yrs ago. It appears to be a darker green than most pictures I can find.It tends to struggle in dry summers and cold winters but has always survived.
I have one of these, it came up in a packet of mixed spores that I bought from T&M about 40 yrs ago. It appears to be a darker green than most pictures I can find.It tends to struggle in dry summers and cold winters but has always survived.
I have one of these, it came up in a packet of mixed spores that I bought from T&M about 40 yrs ago. It appears to be a darker green than most pictures I can find.It tends to struggle in dry...
Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
Andy1965, Mar 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM, Gardening Discussions
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Allotment Boy
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.
2 of the 4 Puffins at Dancing Ledge, very distant. Unfortunately the numbers are getting less and they haven't bred for many years so they will eventually die out.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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3,059
strongylodon
Mar 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM

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