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  1. 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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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through the town and over the medway bridge to the market,...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of...
    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of 19C expected and no rain except for a driblle in the small hours on Friday. I'm about to make a carb...
    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of 19C expected and no rain except for a driblle in the...
    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We get that here sometimes too ...
    We get that here sometimes too ...
    We get that here sometimes too ...
    We get that here sometimes too ...
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  5. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
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  6. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s...
    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s probably just that it’s been 2 months of rain and drizzle and the garden looks a mess. The garden is partly...
    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s probably just that it’s been 2 months of rain and drizzle...
    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s...
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  10. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    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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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I'm not a fan of Magpies, they raid the nests of smaller birds here and their loud cackling sounds as if they are swearing at other birds in my garden :biggrin:.
    I'm not a fan of Magpies, they raid the nests of smaller birds here and their loud cackling sounds as if they are swearing at other birds in my garden :biggrin:.
    I'm not a fan of Magpies, they raid the nests of smaller birds here and their loud cackling sounds as if they are swearing at other birds in my garden :biggrin:.
    I'm not a fan of Magpies, they raid the nests of smaller birds here and their loud cackling sounds as if they are swearing at other birds in my garden :biggrin:.
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
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  14. JWK
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  15. 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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  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

    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and containers. There are also tomatoes for hanging...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
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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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