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  1. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a...
    Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a supermarket variety to the ones I sowed this year. It was very tasty bit may be an F1 so it's a bit of a...
    Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a supermarket variety to the ones I sowed this year. It was...
    Well you never know! Even if it's a mix of well known varieties you'll get something edible and it is expensive buying several packets especially of F1 varieties.I added saved seed of a...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That and Tony Blair & Gordon Brown's PFI costs. For all Labour's posturing about NHS privatisation, they privatised more of it than anyone else!
    That and Tony Blair & Gordon Brown's PFI costs. For all Labour's posturing about NHS privatisation, they privatised more of it than anyone else!
    That and Tony Blair & Gordon Brown's PFI costs. For all Labour's posturing about NHS privatisation, they privatised more of it than anyone else!
    That and Tony Blair & Gordon Brown's PFI costs. For all Labour's posturing about NHS privatisation, they privatised more of it than anyone else!
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  3. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Only a few karminka germinated, next to the lidl seeds. I'll take these down to the allotment greenhouse at the weekend. I've started more karminka seeds and some old walla walla ones in my boiler...
    Only a few karminka germinated, next to the lidl seeds. I'll take these down to the allotment greenhouse at the weekend. I've started more karminka seeds and some old walla walla ones in my boiler room, will see if any come up ok with the added warmth. I assume it's still not too late for them....
    Only a few karminka germinated, next to the lidl seeds. I'll take these down to the allotment greenhouse at the weekend. I've started more karminka seeds and some old walla walla ones in my boiler room, will see if any come up ok with the added...
    Only a few karminka germinated, next to the lidl seeds. I'll take these down to the allotment greenhouse at the weekend. I've started more karminka seeds and some old walla walla ones in my boiler...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Windy with rain overnight, 2mm. Sunny inbtervals today and a little bit cooler than of late.
    Windy with rain overnight, 2mm. Sunny inbtervals today and a little bit cooler than of late.
    Windy with rain overnight, 2mm. Sunny inbtervals today and a little bit cooler than of late.
    Windy with rain overnight, 2mm. Sunny inbtervals today and a little bit cooler than of late.
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    In theory that is supposed to happen here but usually takes longer. Under the old rules they had to be deeper than 2" to be considered but I think they have made that deeper. Can't be bothered...
    In theory that is supposed to happen here but usually takes longer. Under the old rules they had to be deeper than 2" to be considered but I think they have made that deeper. Can't be bothered to look it up. :heehee:
    In theory that is supposed to happen here but usually takes longer. Under the old rules they had to be deeper than 2" to be considered but I think they have made that deeper. Can't be bothered to look it up. :heehee:
    In theory that is supposed to happen here but usually takes longer. Under the old rules they had to be deeper than 2" to be considered but I think they have made that deeper. Can't be bothered...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Having cleaned out extreme unpleasantness from the outside food bin soon after we moved in (think maggots...), I simply have to make room in the freezer for the food waste bags, @Obelix-Vendée . ...
    Having cleaned out extreme unpleasantness from the outside food bin soon after we moved in (think maggots...), I simply have to make room in the freezer for the food waste bags, @Obelix-Vendée . But we, like you, compost raw fruit/veg remains so there's just eggshells, citrus peel and bones &...
    Having cleaned out extreme unpleasantness from the outside food bin soon after we moved in (think maggots...), I simply have to make room in the freezer for the food waste bags, @Obelix-Vendée . But we, like you, compost raw fruit/veg remains so...
    Having cleaned out extreme unpleasantness from the outside food bin soon after we moved in (think maggots...), I simply have to make room in the freezer for the food waste bags, @Obelix-Vendée . ...
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  9. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Whatever tools you invest in, make sure you know where they are 24/7. I speak from experience as I have somehow lost secateurs and trowels over the past year. Garage? No. Shed? No. Cellar ? No....
    Whatever tools you invest in, make sure you know where they are 24/7. I speak from experience as I have somehow lost secateurs and trowels over the past year. Garage? No. Shed? No. Cellar ? No. Compost heap? No. Admittedly I haven't looked under the bed yet and the Fridge is too small :biggrin:
    Whatever tools you invest in, make sure you know where they are 24/7. I speak from experience as I have somehow lost secateurs and trowels over the past year. Garage? No. Shed? No. Cellar ? No. Compost heap? No. Admittedly I haven't looked...
    Whatever tools you invest in, make sure you know where they are 24/7. I speak from experience as I have somehow lost secateurs and trowels over the past year. Garage? No. Shed? No. Cellar ? No....
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses...
    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses and at least six smaller frond type grasses.I've done some tough digging out of plants in the...
    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses and at least six smaller frond type...
    We've been working hard, sort of, in the garden. Mrs Shiney has now cut back most of the grasses and fronds in the last week, in between rain, and I think it was 11 tall and very tough grasses...
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  11. BB3

    Where could I move this to?

    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
    Thank you @Perki . Some of the varieties are very similar. I'd say that the advice on care would be the same whether it is or isn't a podocarpus
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  12. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
    i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
    i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
    i think depends on your area as if the insects are already around small amounts can still be found and used. most of what im planting is around in the area already just not in the village anymore
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  13. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees....
    the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees. also wear gloves and dont put the residues down the drain
    the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees. also wear gloves and dont put the residues down...
    the vine weevil specific one is acetamiprid which is more hazardous than deltamethrin and should be respected. apply at least 3 months before any flowering as the flowers become poisonous to bees....
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  14. hailbopp

    Couple of questions re Oriental Lilies

    Thanks Caroline I take no responsibility for them being so good. I have kept a few back as they are always great whatever the weather throws at them. Wish everything else was so reliable! I’ll...
    Thanks Caroline I take no responsibility for them being so good. I have kept a few back as they are always great whatever the weather throws at them. Wish everything else was so reliable! I’ll give the doubles a go and see if they too will be well behaved!
    Thanks Caroline I take no responsibility for them being so good. I have kept a few back as they are always great whatever the weather throws at them. Wish everything else was so reliable! I’ll give the doubles a go and see if they too will be...
    Thanks Caroline I take no responsibility for them being so good. I have kept a few back as they are always great whatever the weather throws at them. Wish everything else was so reliable! I’ll...
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  15. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    9th March 2026The pansies that were rescued from the ornamental planter have been doing well in the slightly warmer workshop, under the grow lights. Four of them are already flowering or have...
    9th March 2026The pansies that were rescued from the ornamental planter have been doing well in the slightly warmer workshop, under the grow lights. Four of them are already flowering or have buds almost ready to open, so these will be planted back out in another week or so. Hopefully a few...
    9th March 2026The pansies that were rescued from the ornamental planter have been doing well in the slightly warmer workshop, under the grow lights. Four of them are already flowering or have buds almost ready to open, so these will be planted...
    9th March 2026The pansies that were rescued from the ornamental planter have been doing well in the slightly warmer workshop, under the grow lights. Four of them are already flowering or have...
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  16. katecat58

    Paperwhite

    I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
    I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
    I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
    I wonder if that is it Thanks to you and I think they can go on the compost heap.
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  17. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Daffodils at Emmetts NT in Kent
    Daffodils at Emmetts NT in Kent
    Daffodils at Emmetts NT in Kent
    Daffodils at Emmetts NT in Kent
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  18. Victoria

    Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)

    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to...
    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to have a nice one but it died a few years ago. I keep looking for another ...
    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to have a nice one but it died a few years ago. I keep...
    They are Euphorbia obesa, they're not cacti but they belong to the Euphorbia family - Euphorbiaceae, and are xerophytes, i.e. they grow in arid places. That's why they resemble cacti. I used to...
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  19. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Rhododendron.
    Rhododendron.
    Rhododendron.
    Rhododendron.
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  20. Lisa Smith

    Lisa Smith Counselling

    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought...
    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.I’m Lisa, and I offer compassionate, confidential...
    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.I’m...
    A Space to Talk, Heal and Find a way forward.Sometimes life feels heavy. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought...
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