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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    What of the policies touted by Dave and his candidate during the by-election were 'green'? Not any that I saw... they were far too busy between fantasy economics and daft policies like the...
    What of the policies touted by Dave and his candidate during the by-election were 'green'? Not any that I saw... they were far too busy between fantasy economics and daft policies like the legalisation of drugs...
    What of the policies touted by Dave and his candidate during the by-election were 'green'? Not any that I saw... they were far too busy between fantasy economics and daft policies like the legalisation of drugs...
    What of the policies touted by Dave and his candidate during the by-election were 'green'? Not any that I saw... they were far too busy between fantasy economics and daft policies like the...
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  2. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Who's to say a private slaughter follows the rules, if it's private?
    Who's to say a private slaughter follows the rules, if it's private?
    Who's to say a private slaughter follows the rules, if it's private?
    Who's to say a private slaughter follows the rules, if it's private?
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  4. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    Hi,I did some DIY landscaping last year, installing a sandstone path/patio area in my front garden with borders either side (3ft wide, 10ft long).I planted some annuals between rose bushes I...
    Hi,I did some DIY landscaping last year, installing a sandstone path/patio area in my front garden with borders either side (3ft wide, 10ft long).I planted some annuals between rose bushes I had planted 2 years ago (stromboli either end, and chinatown in the middle), just so it'd look...
    Hi,I did some DIY landscaping last year, installing a sandstone path/patio area in my front garden with borders either side (3ft wide, 10ft long).I planted some annuals between rose bushes I had planted 2 years ago (stromboli either end,...
    Hi,I did some DIY landscaping last year, installing a sandstone path/patio area in my front garden with borders either side (3ft wide, 10ft long).I planted some annuals between rose bushes I...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
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  6. pete

    What died on you this winter?

    Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
    Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
    Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
    Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
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  7. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are...
    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are normally very friendly people who own them. Try and hire a roller from somewhere for the grass or may be...
    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are normally very friendly people who own them. Try and...
    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are...
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  8. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I...
    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to collect the compost up to 2020. - I moved the...
    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to...
    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I...
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  9. Sydney Carton

    Hedge dying?

    Novice here. We have a tall hedge running along one side of our back garden (see pics). The hedge separates the garden from a municipal park. When we moved here some years ago, the hedge was...
    Novice here. We have a tall hedge running along one side of our back garden (see pics). The hedge separates the garden from a municipal park. When we moved here some years ago, the hedge was pretty well-established and lush. However, over the past few years, it has lost much of its foliage and...
    Novice here. We have a tall hedge running along one side of our back garden (see pics). The hedge separates the garden from a municipal park. When we moved here some years ago, the hedge was pretty well-established and lush. However, over the...
    Novice here. We have a tall hedge running along one side of our back garden (see pics). The hedge separates the garden from a municipal park. When we moved here some years ago, the hedge was...
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  10. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
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  11. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new...
    Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new perennial movement. I still love it and the look of it but I’ve also realised i don’t have the time for...
    Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new perennial movement. I still love it and the look of it but...
    Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new...
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! ...
    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! Appalling state of affairs.Anyway, I enjoyed the wild gardener and bits of GW. OH's ears...
    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! Appalling state of affairs.Anyway, I enjoyed...
    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! ...
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  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it...
    A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it spreads the heat better.The problem I have at the moment is that I didn't check if the heating cable...
    A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it spreads the heat better.The problem I have at the...
    A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it...
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  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to...
    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to be okay, all in good quality ziplocks. Fingers crossed.
    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to be okay, all in good quality ziplocks. Fingers crossed.
    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to...
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  15. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    :goodpost:@ChrisIB
    :goodpost:@ChrisIB
    :goodpost:@ChrisIB
    :goodpost:@ChrisIB
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  16. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two years, it is entering the 'old' territory at that...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
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  18. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
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  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
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