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  1. pete

    What died on you this winter?

    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all.Thanks for good wishes re daughter's car, @Ladybird4 . No news is probably not good news... but I'll find out later this evening.Lovely sun this morning, when we were at a...
    Hello all.Thanks for good wishes re daughter's car, @Ladybird4 . No news is probably not good news... but I'll find out later this evening.Lovely sun this morning, when we were at a rehearsal, but the rain started on the way home. Of course. :th scifD36:
    Hello all.Thanks for good wishes re daughter's car, @Ladybird4 . No news is probably not good news... but I'll find out later this evening.Lovely sun this morning, when we were at a rehearsal, but the rain started on the way home. Of course. :th scifD36:
    Hello all.Thanks for good wishes re daughter's car, @Ladybird4 . No news is probably not good news... but I'll find out later this evening.Lovely sun this morning, when we were at a...
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  3. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
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  4. 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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  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. JWK
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  7. 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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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That is the problem when you try to cater for things like that - the easy way is surely to state that if someone needs help, there will be staff on hand to help. Completely unknown to the...
    That is the problem when you try to cater for things like that - the easy way is surely to state that if someone needs help, there will be staff on hand to help. Completely unknown to the individual and therefore coercion not a possibility.
    That is the problem when you try to cater for things like that - the easy way is surely to state that if someone needs help, there will be staff on hand to help. Completely unknown to the individual and therefore coercion not a possibility.
    That is the problem when you try to cater for things like that - the easy way is surely to state that if someone needs help, there will be staff on hand to help. Completely unknown to the...
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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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  11. 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 tree...
    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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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sorry @pete - I worded that bit about the white middle class badly - I think @Obelix-Vendée said it better; the reason they voted Reform is not that they were middle class & white per se, but that...
    Sorry @pete - I worded that bit about the white middle class badly - I think @Obelix-Vendée said it better; the reason they voted Reform is not that they were middle class & white per se, but that they felt the immigrants in Gorton were a threat. I'm white & middle class but definitely not a...
    Sorry @pete - I worded that bit about the white middle class badly - I think @Obelix-Vendée said it better; the reason they voted Reform is not that they were middle class & white per se, but that they felt the immigrants in Gorton were a threat....
    Sorry @pete - I worded that bit about the white middle class badly - I think @Obelix-Vendée said it better; the reason they voted Reform is not that they were middle class & white per se, but that...
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  13. 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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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
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  15. 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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  16. Logan
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  17. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the Wild Gardener as well. I remember watching it...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
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  18. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
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  19. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
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  20. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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