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  1. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Beggars with bank cards? That beggars belief:biggrin:I'd not trust a beggar with a bank card,:roflol: there was this geezer hanging around Morrisons selling the Big Issue a while back. I reached into my pocket...
    Beggars with bank cards? That beggars belief:biggrin:I'd not trust a beggar with a bank card,:roflol: there was this geezer hanging around Morrisons selling the Big Issue a while back. I reached into my pocket for some small change and he said it was something like 5 or 6 quid, but he only got £1.50, for...
    Beggars with bank cards? That beggars belief:biggrin:I'd not trust a beggar with a bank card,:roflol: there was this geezer hanging around Morrisons selling the Big Issue a while back. I reached into my pocket for some small change and he said it was something...
    Beggars with bank cards? That beggars belief:biggrin:I'd not trust a beggar with a bank card,:roflol: there was this geezer hanging around Morrisons selling the Big Issue a while back. I reached into my pocket...
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  3. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
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  4. Greenfield81

    Choisya dying?

    Not sure what's causing those branches to wilt @Greenfield81 but could be either a fox, cat or dog marking territory perhaps.I'd cut all the affected branches to the ground and hope whatever it...
    Not sure what's causing those branches to wilt @Greenfield81 but could be either a fox, cat or dog marking territory perhaps.I'd cut all the affected branches to the ground and hope whatever it is doesn't spread.
    Not sure what's causing those branches to wilt @Greenfield81 but could be either a fox, cat or dog marking territory perhaps.I'd cut all the affected branches to the ground and hope whatever it is doesn't spread.
    Not sure what's causing those branches to wilt @Greenfield81 but could be either a fox, cat or dog marking territory perhaps.I'd cut all the affected branches to the ground and hope whatever it...
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  5. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to...
    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to achieve an even ish surface before sowing. Was thinking about scattering sand on it first, not...
    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to achieve an even ish surface before sowing. Was...
    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to...
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
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  7. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti...
    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti fungals Just a few others off my head: potato virus x, y, a, leaf roll virus, early blight.because...
    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti fungals Just a few others off my head: potato virus...
    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti...
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  8. BB3
    Like x 3

    Euphorbia

    I know many gardeners dislike Euphorbia W ( can't spell it) but I love the subtle greeny yellow compared to the smackyourightbetweentheeyes yellow forsythia which I rind 'a trifle sudden'.
    I know many gardeners dislike Euphorbia W ( can't spell it) but I love the subtle greeny yellow compared to the smackyourightbetweentheeyes yellow forsythia which I rind 'a trifle sudden'.
    I know many gardeners dislike Euphorbia W ( can't spell it) but I love the subtle greeny yellow compared to the smackyourightbetweentheeyes yellow forsythia which I rind 'a trifle sudden'.
    I know many gardeners dislike Euphorbia W ( can't spell it) but I love the subtle greeny yellow compared to the smackyourightbetweentheeyes yellow forsythia which I rind 'a trifle sudden'.
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  9. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
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  10. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
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  11. JWK
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem"...
    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem" courses in prisons. However, at the time of sentencing, no one knows if either will apply so the...
    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem" courses in prisons. However, at the time of...
    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem"...
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  13. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
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  14. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not...
    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not entirely hardy.
    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not entirely hardy.
    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not...
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  15. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
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  17. BezzaDougal

    Could anyone identify this plant please?

    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
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  18. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of...
    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of the bloom of the Convolvulus cneorum, and they really complement them beautifully with their veins in...
    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of the bloom of the Convolvulus cneorum, and they...
    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of...
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  19. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Husband just potted up my patio rose :) l sat and sowed a small tray of 'Dwarf American Peas', l can just abount manage to sit and sow l pot of seeds l think per day before l need to get back to...
    Husband just potted up my patio rose :) l sat and sowed a small tray of 'Dwarf American Peas', l can just abount manage to sit and sow l pot of seeds l think per day before l need to get back to keep leg elevated as it starts aching so badly. Was told it can take up to 6 wks to heal :( Ordered...
    Husband just potted up my patio rose :) l sat and sowed a small tray of 'Dwarf American Peas', l can just abount manage to sit and sow l pot of seeds l think per day before l need to get back to keep leg elevated as it starts aching so badly. Was...
    Husband just potted up my patio rose :) l sat and sowed a small tray of 'Dwarf American Peas', l can just abount manage to sit and sow l pot of seeds l think per day before l need to get back to...
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  20. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even if he builds a strong...
    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even if he builds a strong wall, the ground will be wet.
    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even if he builds a strong wall, the ground will be wet.
    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even if he builds a strong...
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