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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cloudy with a gentle westerly breeze. Max 13c. Maybe drizzle later.Tomorrow looks good with sunny intervals.
    Cloudy with a gentle westerly breeze. Max 13c. Maybe drizzle later.Tomorrow looks good with sunny intervals.
    Cloudy with a gentle westerly breeze. Max 13c. Maybe drizzle later.Tomorrow looks good with sunny intervals.
    Cloudy with a gentle westerly breeze. Max 13c. Maybe drizzle later.Tomorrow looks good with sunny intervals.
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to be out of the EU, but am not adverse to visitors. :biggrin:
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to...
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
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  3. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
    First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
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  4. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
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  5. zebrina

    Rat problem

    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the...
    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the night, we sweep up any dropped seeds and hook the feeder high up out of rat range. The two wompost...
    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the night, we sweep up any dropped seeds and hook the...
    We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the...
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  6. shiney
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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.
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  7. potted

    Hoster's

    ...sure, yes - because they attract slugs, don't always work, need to be replaced, leave a mess, cost money and resources, when a moat is simpler and more effective.
    ...sure, yes - because they attract slugs, don't always work, need to be replaced, leave a mess, cost money and resources, when a moat is simpler and more effective.
    ...sure, yes - because they attract slugs, don't always work, need to be replaced, leave a mess, cost money and resources, when a moat is simpler and more effective.
    ...sure, yes - because they attract slugs, don't always work, need to be replaced, leave a mess, cost money and resources, when a moat is simpler and more effective.
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  8. Peteski2024

    Camellia leaves brown patches

    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Except for the young girls in the photos and films @NigelJ
    Except for the young girls in the photos and films @NigelJ
    Except for the young girls in the photos and films @NigelJ
    Except for the young girls in the photos and films @NigelJ
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  10. Loofah
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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 be 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 be cleared yet. I was able therefore to get my general waste bin out for emptying. I tracked down my door...
    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 be 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 be cleared...
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  11. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...
    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us.
    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us. ...
    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...
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  12. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
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  13. JWK
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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.
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I've got lots of Osteospermums outside in pots against the house wall. :) These little inside ones are cuttings that have rooted over winter, so not used to coping with everything the weather...
    I've got lots of Osteospermums outside in pots against the house wall. :) These little inside ones are cuttings that have rooted over winter, so not used to coping with everything the weather throws at them yet.
    I've got lots of Osteospermums outside in pots against the house wall. :) These little inside ones are cuttings that have rooted over winter, so not used to coping with everything the weather throws at them yet.
    I've got lots of Osteospermums outside in pots against the house wall. :) These little inside ones are cuttings that have rooted over winter, so not used to coping with everything the weather...
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  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another day. The parcel is fresh food. Contacting DHL by...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
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  16. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
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  17. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
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  18. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
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  19. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
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  20. Andy1965

    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...
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