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

    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
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  3. 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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  4. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
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  5. 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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  6. zebrina

    Rat problem

    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to allow the potatoes to grow.
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to...
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Went to a lovely garden today, Llwyngarreg, open for NGS. Lots of species rhododendron and wonderful field of fritillaries. Drimys winteri
    Went to a lovely garden today, Llwyngarreg, open for NGS. Lots of species rhododendron and wonderful field of fritillaries. Drimys winteri
    Went to a lovely garden today, Llwyngarreg, open for NGS. Lots of species rhododendron and wonderful field of fritillaries. Drimys winteri
    Went to a lovely garden today, Llwyngarreg, open for NGS. Lots of species rhododendron and wonderful field of fritillaries. Drimys winteri
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  8. potted

    Hoster's

    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Animal activists urge Easter egg rollers to use potatoes Another odd story: I can understand PETA not wanting people to roll hen's eggs at Easter, but objecting to people rolling chocolate eggs,...
    Animal activists urge Easter egg rollers to use potatoes Another odd story: I can understand PETA not wanting people to roll hen's eggs at Easter, but objecting to people rolling chocolate eggs, seriously.
    Animal activists urge Easter egg rollers to use potatoes Another odd story: I can understand PETA not wanting people to roll hen's eggs at Easter, but objecting to people rolling chocolate eggs, seriously.
    Animal activists urge Easter egg rollers to use potatoes Another odd story: I can understand PETA not wanting people to roll hen's eggs at Easter, but objecting to people rolling chocolate eggs,...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be...
    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be like - we’ve had all sorts over the years.I hope Alexa improves and can steadily recover...
    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be like - we’ve had all sorts over the years.I hope...
    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be...
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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

    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
    Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Nice day again today more weeding, digging and dead heading. Dug up some more hellebores to give away. Potted up some Ferula communis glauca.
    Nice day again today more weeding, digging and dead heading. Dug up some more hellebores to give away. Potted up some Ferula communis glauca.
    Nice day again today more weeding, digging and dead heading. Dug up some more hellebores to give away. Potted up some Ferula communis glauca.
    Nice day again today more weeding, digging and dead heading. Dug up some more hellebores to give away. Potted up some Ferula communis glauca.
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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!

    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
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