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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well, we've just had a big surprise, an old Irish friend we haven't seen for five or six years and who lives/works in the Middle East rang the doorbell just as I was about to dish up dinner! I...
    Well, we've just had a big surprise, an old Irish friend we haven't seen for five or six years and who lives/works in the Middle East rang the doorbell just as I was about to dish up dinner! I was rather mortified that our dinner wouldn't stretch to three and could only rustle up ham, egg and...
    Well, we've just had a big surprise, an old Irish friend we haven't seen for five or six years and who lives/works in the Middle East rang the doorbell just as I was about to dish up dinner! I was rather mortified that our dinner wouldn't...
    Well, we've just had a big surprise, an old Irish friend we haven't seen for five or six years and who lives/works in the Middle East rang the doorbell just as I was about to dish up dinner! I...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Did you actually watch and hear what he said? He did say that our allies are suffering more than we are due to the fact the US has built one of the largest emergency stock pile of oil reserves in...
    Did you actually watch and hear what he said? He did say that our allies are suffering more than we are due to the fact the US has built one of the largest emergency stock pile of oil reserves in the world. Since the Arab embargo in the early seventies the Americans have built under ground...
    Did you actually watch and hear what he said? He did say that our allies are suffering more than we are due to the fact the US has built one of the largest emergency stock pile of oil reserves in the world. Since the Arab embargo in the early...
    Did you actually watch and hear what he said? He did say that our allies are suffering more than we are due to the fact the US has built one of the largest emergency stock pile of oil reserves in...
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  3. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    Oh really :hapfeet: I’ll take a look thank you @salar
    Oh really :hapfeet: I’ll take a look thank you @salar
    Oh really :hapfeet: I’ll take a look thank you @salar
    Oh really :hapfeet: I’ll take a look thank you @salar
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  4. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    what seeds are you planting? some like being just under the soil, others ontop of the soil. I would rake, then wet the soil very well, then toss the seeds down. some seed mixes are hard to get...
    what seeds are you planting? some like being just under the soil, others ontop of the soil. I would rake, then wet the soil very well, then toss the seeds down. some seed mixes are hard to get established though
    what seeds are you planting? some like being just under the soil, others ontop of the soil. I would rake, then wet the soil very well, then toss the seeds down. some seed mixes are hard to get established though
    what seeds are you planting? some like being just under the soil, others ontop of the soil. I would rake, then wet the soil very well, then toss the seeds down. some seed mixes are hard to get...
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by...
    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by bit into a large trug, take that down the garden to where we store the green bins then trudge back up...
    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by bit into a large trug, take that down the garden to...
    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Must admit I never do anything like that on a tiny phone screen, phones are phones.
    Must admit I never do anything like that on a tiny phone screen, phones are phones.
    Must admit I never do anything like that on a tiny phone screen, phones are phones.
    Must admit I never do anything like that on a tiny phone screen, phones are phones.
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  7. BB3
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    Euphorbia

    I used to hate euphorbias now I have miners merlot - black pearl and some wuffei in pots which I am thinking about, how time changes opinion on plants and many other things. They was a time I...
    I used to hate euphorbias now I have miners merlot - black pearl and some wuffei in pots which I am thinking about, how time changes opinion on plants and many other things. They was a time I wouldn't have grasses and hellebores :doh:
    I used to hate euphorbias now I have miners merlot - black pearl and some wuffei in pots which I am thinking about, how time changes opinion on plants and many other things. They was a time I wouldn't have grasses and hellebores :doh:
    I used to hate euphorbias now I have miners merlot - black pearl and some wuffei in pots which I am thinking about, how time changes opinion on plants and many other things. They was a time I...
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  8. Greenfield81

    Choisya dying?

    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
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  9. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
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  10. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
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  11. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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    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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  15. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    upload_2026-3-1_8-47-8.jpeg 20260226_160149.jpg IMG_20260301_111623.jpg DSC05585.jpeg Witch Hazel.jpg Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.jpg
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard...
    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard frills are getting quite strong taste now. Nice problem to have though.
    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard frills are getting quite strong taste now. Nice...
    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard...
    17678043725184106908097739037132.jpg IMG_20260208_134843608.jpg IMG_20260208_134932104.jpg IMG_20260301_174002417.jpg IMG_20260301_174156035.jpg IMG_20260320_075530002.jpg
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  19. 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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  20. 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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