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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Logan we did the same with some very old lavenders 4 years ago. Our son gave us a new one and it has really done the goods. Hadn't realised how tired the original ones where.
    @Logan we did the same with some very old lavenders 4 years ago. Our son gave us a new one and it has really done the goods. Hadn't realised how tired the original ones where.
    @Logan we did the same with some very old lavenders 4 years ago. Our son gave us a new one and it has really done the goods. Hadn't realised how tired the original ones where.
    @Logan we did the same with some very old lavenders 4 years ago. Our son gave us a new one and it has really done the goods. Hadn't realised how tired the original ones where.
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  2. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    I love Lemon Drop but not cayenne which seems to be just hot with no dimension. I have successfully over-wintered chillies in the polytunnel here but not when we've had frosts and this year a...
    I love Lemon Drop but not cayenne which seems to be just hot with no dimension. I have successfully over-wintered chillies in the polytunnel here but not when we've had frosts and this year a -8C did serious damage to one of my citrus plants in there.My heated propagators have died and...
    I love Lemon Drop but not cayenne which seems to be just hot with no dimension. I have successfully over-wintered chillies in the polytunnel here but not when we've had frosts and this year a -8C did serious damage to one of my citrus plants in...
    I love Lemon Drop but not cayenne which seems to be just hot with no dimension. I have successfully over-wintered chillies in the polytunnel here but not when we've had frosts and this year a...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think we have seen enough suicide bombers to realise they like to die and kill as many other people as possible in the process. If that makes them a martyr then so be it, the best part is they...
    I think we have seen enough suicide bombers to realise they like to die and kill as many other people as possible in the process. If that makes them a martyr then so be it, the best part is they don't get to do it twice.The only thing that will calm things down is when Iran runs out of missiles.
    I think we have seen enough suicide bombers to realise they like to die and kill as many other people as possible in the process. If that makes them a martyr then so be it, the best part is they don't get to do it twice.The only thing that will...
    I think we have seen enough suicide bombers to realise they like to die and kill as many other people as possible in the process. If that makes them a martyr then so be it, the best part is they...
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  4. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I suppose I should get started...
    I suppose I should get started...
    I suppose I should get started...
    I suppose I should get started...
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  5. Logan
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  6. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    Squirrels do this constantly with my smaller pots, they bury stuff in them and come back to dig it up later. The plant being small makes it easy collateral damage. If the camera isn't triggering...
    Squirrels do this constantly with my smaller pots, they bury stuff in them and come back to dig it up later. The plant being small makes it easy collateral damage. If the camera isn't triggering it's probably something light enough not to set off the sensor. A bit of chicken wire flat over the...
    Squirrels do this constantly with my smaller pots, they bury stuff in them and come back to dig it up later. The plant being small makes it easy collateral damage. If the camera isn't triggering it's probably something light enough not to set off...
    Squirrels do this constantly with my smaller pots, they bury stuff in them and come back to dig it up later. The plant being small makes it easy collateral damage. If the camera isn't triggering...
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thank you everyone who sent me birthday greetings. We had a lovely walk among the trees in Coole Park, where the turlough (disappearing lake) was well in evidence, thanks to the amount of rain...
    Thank you everyone who sent me birthday greetings. We had a lovely walk among the trees in Coole Park, where the turlough (disappearing lake) was well in evidence, thanks to the amount of rain we've been having. We couldn't take the path round the lake, because it was under water, but that...
    Thank you everyone who sent me birthday greetings. We had a lovely walk among the trees in Coole Park, where the turlough (disappearing lake) was well in evidence, thanks to the amount of rain we've been having. We couldn't take the path round...
    Thank you everyone who sent me birthday greetings. We had a lovely walk among the trees in Coole Park, where the turlough (disappearing lake) was well in evidence, thanks to the amount of rain...
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  8. Kevin Cowans

    Can this Concrete Fence Post be Repaired?

    To be honest no repair is ever going to add strength to the post it will only be cosmetic, if that is the right word. Toupret seems fairly expensive to me, but I guess if you buy a bag of ready...
    To be honest no repair is ever going to add strength to the post it will only be cosmetic, if that is the right word. Toupret seems fairly expensive to me, but I guess if you buy a bag of ready mixed it would still cost probably need a PVA additive as well. Just make sure you go for exterior if...
    To be honest no repair is ever going to add strength to the post it will only be cosmetic, if that is the right word. Toupret seems fairly expensive to me, but I guess if you buy a bag of ready mixed it would still cost probably need a PVA...
    To be honest no repair is ever going to add strength to the post it will only be cosmetic, if that is the right word. Toupret seems fairly expensive to me, but I guess if you buy a bag of ready...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Thank you @LunarSea, that's really interesting.
    Thank you @LunarSea, that's really interesting.
    Thank you @LunarSea, that's really interesting.
    Thank you @LunarSea, that's really interesting.
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  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a single plant. Looks to be a 2 or 3 plants per cell hopefully, I'll divide them up and plant them half...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a single plant. Looks to be a 2 or 3 plants per cell...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a...
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
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  12. JWK
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  13. DaveyB

    Photinia red robin help

    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
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  14. shiney
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  15. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
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  16. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of the flowers were amazing. A really friendly group...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
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  17. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
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  18. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
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  19. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since then which is higher than normal. Boiler does both...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
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  20. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
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