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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    11c sunny with some light cloud
    11c sunny with some light cloud
    11c sunny with some light cloud
    11c sunny with some light cloud
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  2. Ditherer

    feeding robins with live mealworms problems

    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her...
    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her eye. Each time the hospital said the pressure was elevated from the 'standard' but still well within...
    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her eye. Each time the hospital said the pressure was...
    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her...
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  4. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water,...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water, soak & drain before sowing. 3. How many seeds per cell? With seeds the size of cosmos or chillies, I...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water, soak & drain before sowing. 3. How many seeds per...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water,...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It says 1954 on the church up the road from me. :biggrin:
    It says 1954 on the church up the road from me. :biggrin:
    It says 1954 on the church up the road from me. :biggrin:
    It says 1954 on the church up the road from me. :biggrin:
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do...
    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do on Paddy's day. I agreed with her!We got stopped by the police last night, driving home from our...
    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do on Paddy's day. I agreed with her!We got...
    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do...
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  7. Jenny_Aster

    Red Robin hedge

    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's...
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's no pavement in front of my house. Thanks for the suggestion :)
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's no pavement in front of my house. Thanks for the...
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then got the (useless) power washer out. I soon gave up on it as the garden hose has more force. Used...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then got the (useless) power washer out. I soon gave up...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then...
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  9. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    The flowers appear before the leaves, in February and March. The leaves don't grow until the summer.
    The flowers appear before the leaves, in February and March. The leaves don't grow until the summer.
    The flowers appear before the leaves, in February and March. The leaves don't grow until the summer.
    The flowers appear before the leaves, in February and March. The leaves don't grow until the summer.
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  10. shiney
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  11. Bumble Bombus

    North Facing New Build Help

    A bit odd for new turf to act that way only after a short time. You've probably got drainage issues with the clay soil being a contributing factor and also if its a new build then the soil is not...
    A bit odd for new turf to act that way only after a short time. You've probably got drainage issues with the clay soil being a contributing factor and also if its a new build then the soil is not very good under that. Then you have the north facing and what looks like a down pipe running into...
    A bit odd for new turf to act that way only after a short time. You've probably got drainage issues with the clay soil being a contributing factor and also if its a new build then the soil is not very good under that. Then you have the north...
    A bit odd for new turf to act that way only after a short time. You've probably got drainage issues with the clay soil being a contributing factor and also if its a new build then the soil is not...
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  12. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    After the rain
    After the rain
    After the rain
    After the rain
    Terraza 1.jpg Terraza 2.jpg Terraza 5.jpg Terraza 6.jpg Terraza 9.jpg Terraza 10.jpg
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  13. JWK
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  14. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
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  15. Thevictorian

    Green happy shop for seeds

    Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try them next year. I usually order from Chiltern Seeds but are unhappy with the germination rate as soon as cultivars are used.
    Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try them next year. I usually order from Chiltern Seeds but are unhappy with the germination rate as soon as cultivars are used.
    Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try them next year. I usually order from Chiltern Seeds but are unhappy with the germination rate as soon as cultivars are used.
    Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try them next year. I usually order from Chiltern Seeds but are unhappy with the germination rate as soon as cultivars are used.
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  16. JWK
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  17. dogsbody

    container potatoes

    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing...
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing compared to the ones where I only put two in.
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing compared to the ones where I only put two in.
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing...
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  18. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Yes they are very similar to Charlotte but a bit more slug prone on our clay soil.
    Yes they are very similar to Charlotte but a bit more slug prone on our clay soil.
    Yes they are very similar to Charlotte but a bit more slug prone on our clay soil.
    Yes they are very similar to Charlotte but a bit more slug prone on our clay soil.
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  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a...
    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a good plum/sauce tomato. I think there were quite a few of us on here who had great success with it last...
    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a good plum/sauce tomato. I think there were quite a...
    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a...
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    4,657
  20. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
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    45
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