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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is very mild 46f 7c and the guessers say we'll go up to the mid teens in C with brilliant sunshine. Wonderful. I've got the sun oven set up to catch the rays and cook the last of the remaining...
    It is very mild 46f 7c and the guessers say we'll go up to the mid teens in C with brilliant sunshine. Wonderful. I've got the sun oven set up to catch the rays and cook the last of the remaining bag of potting soil which I need to fill the last of the pots I will need for my seedlings. This...
    It is very mild 46f 7c and the guessers say we'll go up to the mid teens in C with brilliant sunshine. Wonderful. I've got the sun oven set up to catch the rays and cook the last of the remaining bag of potting soil which I need to fill the last...
    It is very mild 46f 7c and the guessers say we'll go up to the mid teens in C with brilliant sunshine. Wonderful. I've got the sun oven set up to catch the rays and cook the last of the remaining...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Ergates.:hapflowers2: We took Cedric's car to the local garage this morning. They will change the rusty brake discs, do a service and the MOT.It's cold, damp and misty this...
    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Ergates.:hapflowers2: We took Cedric's car to the local garage this morning. They will change the rusty brake discs, do a service and the MOT.It's cold, damp and misty this morning.
    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Ergates.:hapflowers2: We took Cedric's car to the local garage this morning. They will change the rusty brake discs, do a service and the MOT.It's cold, damp and misty this morning.
    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Ergates.:hapflowers2: We took Cedric's car to the local garage this morning. They will change the rusty brake discs, do a service and the MOT.It's cold, damp and misty this...
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  3. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I always look around at this time of the year and what needs doing seems overwhelming, but it usually all gets done, once you get some half decent weather it's surprising how the jobs get sorted.
    I always look around at this time of the year and what needs doing seems overwhelming, but it usually all gets done, once you get some half decent weather it's surprising how the jobs get sorted.
    I always look around at this time of the year and what needs doing seems overwhelming, but it usually all gets done, once you get some half decent weather it's surprising how the jobs get sorted.
    I always look around at this time of the year and what needs doing seems overwhelming, but it usually all gets done, once you get some half decent weather it's surprising how the jobs get sorted.
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The wind farms are something of a joke - those running them appear to get paid to switch off when they produce too much for the Grid to cope. As with so much else, forward planning is rarely...
    The wind farms are something of a joke - those running them appear to get paid to switch off when they produce too much for the Grid to cope. As with so much else, forward planning is rarely practised.
    The wind farms are something of a joke - those running them appear to get paid to switch off when they produce too much for the Grid to cope. As with so much else, forward planning is rarely practised.
    The wind farms are something of a joke - those running them appear to get paid to switch off when they produce too much for the Grid to cope. As with so much else, forward planning is rarely...
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  5. Thevictorian

    Kolkwitzia anyone?

    Hi, does anyone grow kolkwitzia (think it's Linnaea now)? I did a search but there aren't any threads on here beyond a possible I'd. I was wondering if it was because people just didn't like it,...
    Hi, does anyone grow kolkwitzia (think it's Linnaea now)? I did a search but there aren't any threads on here beyond a possible I'd. I was wondering if it was because people just didn't like it, didn't know about it, or knew better. I've heard a couple of people say they think it's the best...
    Hi, does anyone grow kolkwitzia (think it's Linnaea now)? I did a search but there aren't any threads on here beyond a possible I'd. I was wondering if it was because people just didn't like it, didn't know about it, or knew better. I've heard a...
    Hi, does anyone grow kolkwitzia (think it's Linnaea now)? I did a search but there aren't any threads on here beyond a possible I'd. I was wondering if it was because people just didn't like it,...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    It makes me laugh when products are made healthier by reducing the amount you get. Walkers crisps, now 20% less fat, well yes because there's less in the bag.
    It makes me laugh when products are made healthier by reducing the amount you get. Walkers crisps, now 20% less fat, well yes because there's less in the bag.
    It makes me laugh when products are made healthier by reducing the amount you get. Walkers crisps, now 20% less fat, well yes because there's less in the bag.
    It makes me laugh when products are made healthier by reducing the amount you get. Walkers crisps, now 20% less fat, well yes because there's less in the bag.
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  7. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Courtesy of the council.
    Courtesy of the council.
    Courtesy of the council.
    Courtesy of the council.
    upload_2026-3-1_8-47-8.jpeg 20260226_160149.jpg IMG_20260301_111623.jpg DSC05585.jpeg Witch Hazel.jpg Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.jpg
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  8. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Or a small dog! :biggrin:
    Or a small dog! :biggrin:
    Or a small dog! :biggrin:
    Or a small dog! :biggrin:
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Decided this morning we would go for a short walk along the nature trail near us to try & find some craft items for my recycled garden projects.l want a few hollow logs that is to go on my pond to...
    Decided this morning we would go for a short walk along the nature trail near us to try & find some craft items for my recycled garden projects.l want a few hollow logs that is to go on my pond to use as a water wall. l also saw a craft to make tiny pebble mushrooms for my reading nook. Last Wed...
    Decided this morning we would go for a short walk along the nature trail near us to try & find some craft items for my recycled garden projects.l want a few hollow logs that is to go on my pond to use as a water wall. l also saw a craft to make...
    Decided this morning we would go for a short walk along the nature trail near us to try & find some craft items for my recycled garden projects.l want a few hollow logs that is to go on my pond to...
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  10. hailbopp

    Right name for these please

    Hi I thought Wanda had more purple foliage? And darker stems (petiole?) on the flowers?
    Hi I thought Wanda had more purple foliage? And darker stems (petiole?) on the flowers?
    Hi I thought Wanda had more purple foliage? And darker stems (petiole?) on the flowers?
    Hi I thought Wanda had more purple foliage? And darker stems (petiole?) on the flowers?
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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett
    Thank you @Michael Hewett
    Thank you @Michael Hewett
    Thank you @Michael Hewett
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  12. SBcBWIQN

    Connifers - What to do with them?

    Hawthorn, sloe, elder all take well from cuttings if you want to fill gaps. Stick prunings in the ground in autumn. Also consider hazel, bird cherry, guelder rose and wayfaring tree. Consider...
    Hawthorn, sloe, elder all take well from cuttings if you want to fill gaps. Stick prunings in the ground in autumn. Also consider hazel, bird cherry, guelder rose and wayfaring tree. Consider drip irrigation or a leaky hose along the base of the hedge and use regularly. If you search for...
    Hawthorn, sloe, elder all take well from cuttings if you want to fill gaps. Stick prunings in the ground in autumn. Also consider hazel, bird cherry, guelder rose and wayfaring tree. Consider drip irrigation or a leaky hose along the base of...
    Hawthorn, sloe, elder all take well from cuttings if you want to fill gaps. Stick prunings in the ground in autumn. Also consider hazel, bird cherry, guelder rose and wayfaring tree. Consider...
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  13. JWK
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  14. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    whatever makes the effort worth your while and gets them to someone who wants them. giant pots are very useful if you really know what to do with them
    whatever makes the effort worth your while and gets them to someone who wants them. giant pots are very useful if you really know what to do with them
    whatever makes the effort worth your while and gets them to someone who wants them. giant pots are very useful if you really know what to do with them
    whatever makes the effort worth your while and gets them to someone who wants them. giant pots are very useful if you really know what to do with them
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  15. Logan
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  16. Fat Controller

    Solved What is this please?

    I keep Vincas in pots, they can become problematic in the ground. They look nice in hanging baskets
    I keep Vincas in pots, they can become problematic in the ground. They look nice in hanging baskets
    I keep Vincas in pots, they can become problematic in the ground. They look nice in hanging baskets
    I keep Vincas in pots, they can become problematic in the ground. They look nice in hanging baskets
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  17. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, my least favourite Job for March is Complete, More or Less.Cleaning the Water Feature in the Back Garden, which involves Removing the Stones, Cleaning the...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, my least favourite Job for March is Complete, More or Less.Cleaning the Water Feature in the Back Garden, which involves Removing the Stones, Cleaning the Mesh that is on the Top which Stops the majority of Waste from falling into the Reservoir,...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, my least favourite Job for March is Complete, More or Less.Cleaning the Water Feature in the Back Garden, which involves Removing the Stones, Cleaning the Mesh that is on the Top which Stops the majority...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, my least favourite Job for March is Complete, More or Less.Cleaning the Water Feature in the Back Garden, which involves Removing the Stones, Cleaning the...
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  18. BezzaDougal

    Could anyone identify this plant please?

    I've had it come up from bird seed mixes.
    I've had it come up from bird seed mixes.
    I've had it come up from bird seed mixes.
    I've had it come up from bird seed mixes.
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  19. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    Certain plants that I overwinter in pots get the Provado treatment as a matter of course around september time. It also seems to deter other winter pests such as scale insect and mealy bugs,...
    Certain plants that I overwinter in pots get the Provado treatment as a matter of course around september time. It also seems to deter other winter pests such as scale insect and mealy bugs, possibly aphids as well.
    Certain plants that I overwinter in pots get the Provado treatment as a matter of course around september time. It also seems to deter other winter pests such as scale insect and mealy bugs, possibly aphids as well.
    Certain plants that I overwinter in pots get the Provado treatment as a matter of course around september time. It also seems to deter other winter pests such as scale insect and mealy bugs,...
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  20. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    That sounds good @On the Levels. Hope the new hog settles in. We have 5 here as far as we know - 2 adults plus the 3 they produced last year. The back garden is walled all round with the only...
    That sounds good @On the Levels. Hope the new hog settles in. We have 5 here as far as we know - 2 adults plus the 3 they produced last year. The back garden is walled all round with the only access ( in or out ) being the small gap under the wooden side gate. The small front garden is also...
    That sounds good @On the Levels. Hope the new hog settles in. We have 5 here as far as we know - 2 adults plus the 3 they produced last year. The back garden is walled all round with the only access ( in or out ) being the small gap under the...
    That sounds good @On the Levels. Hope the new hog settles in. We have 5 here as far as we know - 2 adults plus the 3 they produced last year. The back garden is walled all round with the only...
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