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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a stocktake of things we'd left, like tea bags and coffee. Surprisingly, there was only 1 other person...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a stocktake of things we'd left, like tea bags and...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    What's that ? :scratch:Rain all day here, light at first but becoming heavier. Dewi's been in and out all day and got quite wet ! I stayed dry, because I was wearing an old anorak while carrying Fuchsias...
    What's that ? :scratch:Rain all day here, light at first but becoming heavier. Dewi's been in and out all day and got quite wet ! I stayed dry, because I was wearing an old anorak while carrying Fuchsias out of the perspex shelter and into the cold frame (The anorak got a bit wet ...) .
    What's that ? :scratch:Rain all day here, light at first but becoming heavier. Dewi's been in and out all day and got quite wet ! I stayed dry, because I was wearing an old anorak while carrying Fuchsias out of the perspex shelter and into the cold...
    What's that ? :scratch:Rain all day here, light at first but becoming heavier. Dewi's been in and out all day and got quite wet ! I stayed dry, because I was wearing an old anorak while carrying Fuchsias...
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  3. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello @ricky101Thanks for the Reply.The Plants are not Old or too Large, it is just that I did not get to Tidy them in Autumn due to Health Issues.ThannksKevin
    Hello @ricky101Thanks for the Reply.The Plants are not Old or too Large, it is just that I did not get to Tidy them in Autumn due to Health Issues.ThannksKevin
    Hello @ricky101Thanks for the Reply.The Plants are not Old or too Large, it is just that I did not get to Tidy them in Autumn due to Health Issues.ThannksKevin
    Hello @ricky101Thanks for the Reply.The Plants are not Old or too Large, it is just that I did not get to Tidy them in Autumn due to Health Issues.ThannksKevin
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  4. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    Sorry, it's called Inca, I just remembered :heehee: I don't know why I thought it had an O and a Y ... senior moment probably
    Sorry, it's called Inca, I just remembered :heehee: I don't know why I thought it had an O and a Y ... senior moment probably
    Sorry, it's called Inca, I just remembered :heehee: I don't know why I thought it had an O and a Y ... senior moment probably
    Sorry, it's called Inca, I just remembered :heehee: I don't know why I thought it had an O and a Y ... senior moment probably
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  5. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less frost resistant than the red ones for whatever reason, so id harvest the yellow ones in particular...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less frost resistant than the red ones for whatever...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town...
    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town abattoir, others had a slaughter house they used at the back of the shop. You can still see butchers with...
    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town abattoir, others had a slaughter house they used at the...
    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town...
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  7. Fat Controller

    Anyone got/used a Pro-Seeder?

    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
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  8. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure of your garden. To reduce the time needed to maintain your garden at the moment, I’d be tempted to...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure of your garden. To reduce the time needed to...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure...
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  9. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    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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  10. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the...
    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the Amelanchier buds are looking promising.
    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the Amelanchier buds are looking promising.
    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the...
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where it is so this time I've brought the stems forward and down low to try and get it to grow through a...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where it is so this time I've brought the stems forward...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where...
    tetrapanax.png DSC_1326.JPG DSC_1276.JPG 20260104_132736.jpg 20260106_132404.jpg 20260106_132356.jpg
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of...
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of suggestions. :sad::doh:
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of suggestions. :sad::doh:
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of...
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  13. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
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  14. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room - watering it when I remembered and all of a sudden - and...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room -...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
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  15. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
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  16. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration haha. I picked up a couple of heucherella marmalade and...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
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  17. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
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  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before planting out time but if they take 3 or more weeks to get going advance those 3 weeks so the seedlings are...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before planting out time but if they take 3 or more weeks to...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before...
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  19. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
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  20. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
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