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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A nondescript day of greyness and wind, no dirty rain, and 18.5c but not feeling very warm.
    A nondescript day of greyness and wind, no dirty rain, and 18.5c but not feeling very warm.
    A nondescript day of greyness and wind, no dirty rain, and 18.5c but not feeling very warm.
    A nondescript day of greyness and wind, no dirty rain, and 18.5c but not feeling very warm.
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  2. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
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  3. CostasK

    Portuguese laurel under stress

    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly...
    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly should have soaked it, you are right. Soaking it also get rid of some of the compacted soil, I can...
    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly should have soaked it, you are right. Soaking it also...
    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    A warning. Impatiens omeiana Pink Nerves is a sneaky thug! I've just been winkling it out from adjacent plants. I only planted it last summer, in my disgusting wet clay - possibly the worst part...
    A warning. Impatiens omeiana Pink Nerves is a sneaky thug! I've just been winkling it out from adjacent plants. I only planted it last summer, in my disgusting wet clay - possibly the worst part of the garden. But it's popping up little red shoots everywhere, attached to long stems with...
    A warning. Impatiens omeiana Pink Nerves is a sneaky thug! I've just been winkling it out from adjacent plants. I only planted it last summer, in my disgusting wet clay - possibly the worst part of the garden. But it's popping up little red...
    A warning. Impatiens omeiana Pink Nerves is a sneaky thug! I've just been winkling it out from adjacent plants. I only planted it last summer, in my disgusting wet clay - possibly the worst part...
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
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  6. Tidemark

    Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?

    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years...
    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years gardens. :)
    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years gardens. :)
    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years...
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  10. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation...
    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation no matter how small.That is why my Patio is shaped the way it is.Kevin
    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation no matter how small.That is why my Patio is...
    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation...
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre...
    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre refill job on the days the cars aren't thirsty.
    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre refill job on the days the cars aren't thirsty.
    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre...
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  14. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Got a text at 8.30am from the tree surgeons, on their way to make a start on the laurel hedge. Very relieved, we’ve been on their list since November, and I was worried we were getting too near...
    Got a text at 8.30am from the tree surgeons, on their way to make a start on the laurel hedge. Very relieved, we’ve been on their list since November, and I was worried we were getting too near nesting season. They are very good, and will check for nests as they work, and leave any areas of...
    Got a text at 8.30am from the tree surgeons, on their way to make a start on the laurel hedge. Very relieved, we’ve been on their list since November, and I was worried we were getting too near nesting season. They are very good, and will check...
    Got a text at 8.30am from the tree surgeons, on their way to make a start on the laurel hedge. Very relieved, we’ve been on their list since November, and I was worried we were getting too near...
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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at...
    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at the primrose flowers. Haven't done it this year but now they are having a go at the forsythia flower buds.
    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at the primrose flowers. Haven't done it this year but...
    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at...
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Logan
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