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  1. JennyJB

    New Year's Day flowers 2026

    I have a habit of going out into the garden on New Year's Day to see what's flowering.This year we have:The usual suspects - winter jasmine, viburnum, sarcococca, hellebore, cyclamen coum and...
    I have a habit of going out into the garden on New Year's Day to see what's flowering.This year we have:The usual suspects - winter jasmine, viburnum, sarcococca, hellebore, cyclamen coum and bedding cyclamen, buds of pieris.The hangers-on - a few flowers left on salvias (Amistad, Pink...
    I have a habit of going out into the garden on New Year's Day to see what's flowering.This year we have:The usual suspects - winter jasmine, viburnum, sarcococca, hellebore, cyclamen coum and bedding cyclamen, buds of pieris.The hangers-on...
    I have a habit of going out into the garden on New Year's Day to see what's flowering.This year we have:The usual suspects - winter jasmine, viburnum, sarcococca, hellebore, cyclamen coum and...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I bought a plant Pulmonaria officinalis (Common Lungwort) on donation basis from the garden in Avebury. I’m now thinking about where to plant both Astranta Rose, the new one from today, and 4...
    I bought a plant Pulmonaria officinalis (Common Lungwort) on donation basis from the garden in Avebury. I’m now thinking about where to plant both Astranta Rose, the new one from today, and 4 Helenium and 7 Echinacea. Decided to take out the Johnsons’ Blue and move both Hardy Geraniums from the...
    I bought a plant Pulmonaria officinalis (Common Lungwort) on donation basis from the garden in Avebury. I’m now thinking about where to plant both Astranta Rose, the new one from today, and 4 Helenium and 7 Echinacea. Decided to take out the...
    I bought a plant Pulmonaria officinalis (Common Lungwort) on donation basis from the garden in Avebury. I’m now thinking about where to plant both Astranta Rose, the new one from today, and 4...
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  3. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    That's a beautiful photo, @Love my chicken . A very well-deserved win! Congratulations and a very Happy New Year.
    That's a beautiful photo, @Love my chicken . A very well-deserved win! Congratulations and a very Happy New Year.
    That's a beautiful photo, @Love my chicken . A very well-deserved win! Congratulations and a very Happy New Year.
    That's a beautiful photo, @Love my chicken . A very well-deserved win! Congratulations and a very Happy New Year.
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  4. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Well some of us were,:biggrin:, having lived here for 70 yrs I know it always does, and when it does it never knows when to stop.;)
    Well some of us were,:biggrin:, having lived here for 70 yrs I know it always does, and when it does it never knows when to stop.;)
    Well some of us were,:biggrin:, having lived here for 70 yrs I know it always does, and when it does it never knows when to stop.;)
    Well some of us were,:biggrin:, having lived here for 70 yrs I know it always does, and when it does it never knows when to stop.;)
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I'm sure the water was running freely during the floods, just not the kind you wanted.:biggrin:
    I'm sure the water was running freely during the floods, just not the kind you wanted.:biggrin:
    I'm sure the water was running freely during the floods, just not the kind you wanted.:biggrin:
    I'm sure the water was running freely during the floods, just not the kind you wanted.:biggrin:
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  6. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Managed to get agarve American to germinate and bird of paradise
    Managed to get agarve American to germinate and bird of paradise
    Managed to get agarve American to germinate and bird of paradise
    Managed to get agarve American to germinate and bird of paradise
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  7. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    @katecat58 That is so beautiful, with all the different crochet stitches and patterns,it looks very cosy too, you have put my little Christmas effort to shame. Still trying to learn new patterns...
    @katecat58 That is so beautiful, with all the different crochet stitches and patterns,it looks very cosy too, you have put my little Christmas effort to shame. Still trying to learn new patterns on You Tube.
    @katecat58 That is so beautiful, with all the different crochet stitches and patterns,it looks very cosy too, you have put my little Christmas effort to shame. Still trying to learn new patterns on You Tube.
    @katecat58 That is so beautiful, with all the different crochet stitches and patterns,it looks very cosy too, you have put my little Christmas effort to shame. Still trying to learn new patterns...
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    That’s horrid, Hope you can get someone out at the earliest possible opportunity. Weirdly, OH woke up in the night and found the living room tv had switched itself on. Then when we woke up later...
    That’s horrid, Hope you can get someone out at the earliest possible opportunity. Weirdly, OH woke up in the night and found the living room tv had switched itself on. Then when we woke up later in the night, OH went to make us a cup of tea and found the tv was on again. Not aware that it has...
    That’s horrid, Hope you can get someone out at the earliest possible opportunity. Weirdly, OH woke up in the night and found the living room tv had switched itself on. Then when we woke up later in the night, OH went to make us a cup of tea and...
    That’s horrid, Hope you can get someone out at the earliest possible opportunity. Weirdly, OH woke up in the night and found the living room tv had switched itself on. Then when we woke up later...
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  9. Plantminded

    Fern ID

    I have this book...probably similar to your book. My problem is my memory! Very often fern id involves the sori on the back. It is much easier when book and mystery fern are seen side my side.
    I have this book...probably similar to your book. My problem is my memory! Very often fern id involves the sori on the back. It is much easier when book and mystery fern are seen side my side.
    I have this book...probably similar to your book. My problem is my memory! Very often fern id involves the sori on the back. It is much easier when book and mystery fern are seen side my side.
    I have this book...probably similar to your book. My problem is my memory! Very often fern id involves the sori on the back. It is much easier when book and mystery fern are seen side my side.
    DSC05415.jpeg DSC05418.jpeg BLECHNUM  CHILENSE 18-09-2021 11-14-18.JPG DRYOPTERIS  WALLICHIANA 10-05-2008 16-15-12.JPG DRYOPTERIS  WALLICHIANA 14-05-2008 12-17-13.JPG DRYOPTERIS  WALLICHIANA 14-05-2008 12-18-52.JPG
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  10. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Ring of fire sounds appropriate for what you are growing CL. Happy New Year to you.
    Ring of fire sounds appropriate for what you are growing CL. Happy New Year to you.
    Ring of fire sounds appropriate for what you are growing CL. Happy New Year to you.
    Ring of fire sounds appropriate for what you are growing CL. Happy New Year to you.
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  11. Smeths
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    Hi All

    @Smeths
    @Smeths
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    Welcome Italics.jpeg
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  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Ben sunning himself.
    Ben sunning himself.
    Ben sunning himself.
    Ben sunning himself.
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  13. OrangeHeart

    How to save this cactus please

    I have in the past taken a cactus right out of the pot and let it dry off completely for several days and then pot up with a dry gritty compost and DON'T water. If the cactus is squishy it is...
    I have in the past taken a cactus right out of the pot and let it dry off completely for several days and then pot up with a dry gritty compost and DON'T water. If the cactus is squishy it is probably beyond saving. Neglect for a while may do wonders!
    I have in the past taken a cactus right out of the pot and let it dry off completely for several days and then pot up with a dry gritty compost and DON'T water. If the cactus is squishy it is probably beyond saving. Neglect for a while may do...
    I have in the past taken a cactus right out of the pot and let it dry off completely for several days and then pot up with a dry gritty compost and DON'T water. If the cactus is squishy it is...
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  14. JWK
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  15. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Site is still virtually unusable. Slow page turns and having to click 'Post Reply' several times to post anything. Same problem when clicking on subject title. Sometimes it does respond...
    Site is still virtually unusable. Slow page turns and having to click 'Post Reply' several times to post anything. Same problem when clicking on subject title. Sometimes it does respond immediately, thereby raising hopes, only to revert on the next click. I don't have a problem on any other...
    Site is still virtually unusable. Slow page turns and having to click 'Post Reply' several times to post anything. Same problem when clicking on subject title. Sometimes it does respond immediately, thereby raising hopes, only to revert on the...
    Site is still virtually unusable. Slow page turns and having to click 'Post Reply' several times to post anything. Same problem when clicking on subject title. Sometimes it does respond...
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  16. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    I agree with @infradig about leaving out cardboard. I would dig some compost into the soil then mulch it with compost. The mulch will keep down any weeds and feed the soil. Bought compost will be...
    I agree with @infradig about leaving out cardboard. I would dig some compost into the soil then mulch it with compost. The mulch will keep down any weeds and feed the soil. Bought compost will be OK if you don't have any. I would also leave out bark chips. I only use them on a bed that won't be...
    I agree with @infradig about leaving out cardboard. I would dig some compost into the soil then mulch it with compost. The mulch will keep down any weeds and feed the soil. Bought compost will be OK if you don't have any. I would also leave out...
    I agree with @infradig about leaving out cardboard. I would dig some compost into the soil then mulch it with compost. The mulch will keep down any weeds and feed the soil. Bought compost will be...
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  18. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    My supplier of compost has closed the business to retire! Very annoyed about that as now I have to find a new source
    My supplier of compost has closed the business to retire! Very annoyed about that as now I have to find a new source
    My supplier of compost has closed the business to retire! Very annoyed about that as now I have to find a new source
    My supplier of compost has closed the business to retire! Very annoyed about that as now I have to find a new source
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  19. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    New thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
    New thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
    New thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
    New thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
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  20. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Old thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
    Old thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
    Old thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
    Old thread Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
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