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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I also had to give up domestic science because I was put in the stream that took Latin. It meant that I got to a fair bit of embroidery, but then missed out on the cookery lessons. I still enjoy...
    I also had to give up domestic science because I was put in the stream that took Latin. It meant that I got to a fair bit of embroidery, but then missed out on the cookery lessons. I still enjoy embroidery, and have since learnt how to cook!
    I also had to give up domestic science because I was put in the stream that took Latin. It meant that I got to a fair bit of embroidery, but then missed out on the cookery lessons. I still enjoy embroidery, and have since learnt how to cook!
    I also had to give up domestic science because I was put in the stream that took Latin. It meant that I got to a fair bit of embroidery, but then missed out on the cookery lessons. I still enjoy...
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  2. 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...
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Out for breakfast early, and then over 7000 steps round the fields. Lots of buds appearing on the trees, and quite a few blossoms open. I saw a peacock butterfly on a bank of primroses, and got to...
    Out for breakfast early, and then over 7000 steps round the fields. Lots of buds appearing on the trees, and quite a few blossoms open. I saw a peacock butterfly on a bank of primroses, and got to pet quite a few donkeys. Bliss! Sadly wasted quite a few hours this afternoon renewing OH’s driving...
    Out for breakfast early, and then over 7000 steps round the fields. Lots of buds appearing on the trees, and quite a few blossoms open. I saw a peacock butterfly on a bank of primroses, and got to pet quite a few donkeys. Bliss! Sadly wasted...
    Out for breakfast early, and then over 7000 steps round the fields. Lots of buds appearing on the trees, and quite a few blossoms open. I saw a peacock butterfly on a bank of primroses, and got to...
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Yes it sounded like a pittance and only for the destitute when it was announced.
    Yes it sounded like a pittance and only for the destitute when it was announced.
    Yes it sounded like a pittance and only for the destitute when it was announced.
    Yes it sounded like a pittance and only for the destitute when it was announced.
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. PzaMayor3
    Like x 26

    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...
    Terraza 1.jpg Terraza 2.jpg Terraza 5.jpg Terraza 6.jpg Terraza 9.jpg Terraza 10.jpg
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  9. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Yet I manage to produce reasonable crops without chemical sprays year upon year, without visible defects beyond slug damage despite replanting home saved seed .Store sourced seed spuds are not perfect
    Yet I manage to produce reasonable crops without chemical sprays year upon year, without visible defects beyond slug damage despite replanting home saved seed .Store sourced seed spuds are not perfect
    Yet I manage to produce reasonable crops without chemical sprays year upon year, without visible defects beyond slug damage despite replanting home saved seed .Store sourced seed spuds are not perfect
    Yet I manage to produce reasonable crops without chemical sprays year upon year, without visible defects beyond slug damage despite replanting home saved seed .Store sourced seed spuds are not perfect
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  10. 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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  11. 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 he builds a strong wall,...
    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 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 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 he builds a strong wall,...
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  12. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
    Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
    Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
    Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
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  13. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
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  14. Tidemark
    Funny x 4

    Is it just me?

    @Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes...
    @Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes T and E rather well :biggrin: Alledgedly of course:rolleyespink:
    @Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes T and E rather well :biggrin: Alledgedly of course:rolleyespink:
    @Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes...
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  15. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
    Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
    Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
    Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
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  16. AnniD

    Californian poppies

    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
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  17. Fof

    Phal Orchid help needed

    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also removed.The base and roots immersed in 1g/L copper sulphate...
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also...
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
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  18. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
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  19. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
    For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
    For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
    For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
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  20. Victoria

    Loropetalum Chinese

    I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
    I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
    I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
    I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
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