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  1. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges look a lot better but my Hands are aching.I am not...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
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  2. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do well with compeition.If you think they need it,...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
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  3. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I hear Donald is "disappointed" with Keir Starmer, how long before he is "very unhappy" with Keir and the Israelis deliver a missile to Number 10 thereby promoting regime chance.
    I hear Donald is "disappointed" with Keir Starmer, how long before he is "very unhappy" with Keir and the Israelis deliver a missile to Number 10 thereby promoting regime chance.
    I hear Donald is "disappointed" with Keir Starmer, how long before he is "very unhappy" with Keir and the Israelis deliver a missile to Number 10 thereby promoting regime chance.
    I hear Donald is "disappointed" with Keir Starmer, how long before he is "very unhappy" with Keir and the Israelis deliver a missile to Number 10 thereby promoting regime chance.
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  5. Fat Controller

    A film recommendation - I Swear

    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by heck this is one absolute gem.Portraying the true story of John Davidson, living with Tourette's...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by heck this is one absolute gem.Portraying the true...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing...
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing some of the perennial and annuals that need a bit of heat.
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing some of the perennial and annuals that need a bit...
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing...
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thanks for doing that @Ladybird4 . I contacted the rescue last night and have also contacted a chap called Hugh Warwick, who is well known in the hedgehog world. I'm hoping he might be able to get...
    Thanks for doing that @Ladybird4 . I contacted the rescue last night and have also contacted a chap called Hugh Warwick, who is well known in the hedgehog world. I'm hoping he might be able to get the message out to a wide audience.
    Thanks for doing that @Ladybird4 . I contacted the rescue last night and have also contacted a chap called Hugh Warwick, who is well known in the hedgehog world. I'm hoping he might be able to get the message out to a wide audience.
    Thanks for doing that @Ladybird4 . I contacted the rescue last night and have also contacted a chap called Hugh Warwick, who is well known in the hedgehog world. I'm hoping he might be able to get...
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
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  10. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
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  11. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
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  12. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
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  13. Tidemark

    Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?

    I have one one from Greenworks . Seems good to me but I haven't compared it to another one
    I have one one from Greenworks . Seems good to me but I haven't compared it to another one
    I have one one from Greenworks . Seems good to me but I haven't compared it to another one
    I have one one from Greenworks . Seems good to me but I haven't compared it to another one
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  14. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
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  15. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
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  16. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  17. Logan
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  18. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
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  19. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
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  20. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a picture of my front garden.So the driveway on the...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
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