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  1. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
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  2. JWK
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly...
    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly but cold rain is a no-go.I’ve done a few jobs for Dad and sent him off for a shower whilst I...
    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly but cold rain is a no-go.I’ve done a few jobs for...
    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly...
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  4. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves, reminiscent of rosemary, are dark green and persistent....
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves,...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    muscari.png ryllis.png Rosemary1 .jpg IMG_20260109_090426295.jpg Farfugium japonicum (2).JPG Farfugium japonicum.JPG
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    This is Trump's biggly Armada sailing to Iran. Trump promised to help the Iranian protestors, unfortunately he didn't get round to doing anything while they were still alive. So now the "Armada"...
    This is Trump's biggly Armada sailing to Iran. Trump promised to help the Iranian protestors, unfortunately he didn't get round to doing anything while they were still alive. So now the "Armada" is repurposed to bombing Iran back to the dark ages if the Iranians don't agree to give up the...
    This is Trump's biggly Armada sailing to Iran. Trump promised to help the Iranian protestors, unfortunately he didn't get round to doing anything while they were still alive. So now the "Armada" is repurposed to bombing Iran back to the dark ages...
    This is Trump's biggly Armada sailing to Iran. Trump promised to help the Iranian protestors, unfortunately he didn't get round to doing anything while they were still alive. So now the "Armada"...
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  6. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We had the same problems @AuntyRach a year or so ago as our local pharmacy went bust overnight.Fortunately for us, after a few months our surgery became part of a consortium of GP's and set up...
    We had the same problems @AuntyRach a year or so ago as our local pharmacy went bust overnight.Fortunately for us, after a few months our surgery became part of a consortium of GP's and set up their own pharmacy/delivery service which has been brilliant. We both have regular meds and the...
    We had the same problems @AuntyRach a year or so ago as our local pharmacy went bust overnight.Fortunately for us, after a few months our surgery became part of a consortium of GP's and set up their own pharmacy/delivery service which has been...
    We had the same problems @AuntyRach a year or so ago as our local pharmacy went bust overnight.Fortunately for us, after a few months our surgery became part of a consortium of GP's and set up...
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  10. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
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  12. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
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  13. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
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  14. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge graft and a bud graft from each scion to increase the chance theyll take.I suspected modern apples...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge graft and a bud graft from each scion to increase the...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge...
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  15. Michellellew

    Could anyone ID this fungi please?

    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
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  16. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look both pot bound and wind blown. I’d prefer to buy one...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
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  17. shiney
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  18. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case you have over watered them. The sprouter is made...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
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  19. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
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  20. Logan
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