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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I didn't realise all our building materials came from the middle east, ok, maybe a bit more regarding fuel costs but should it really make THAT much difference to the price of a bag of cement or a...
    I didn't realise all our building materials came from the middle east, ok, maybe a bit more regarding fuel costs but should it really make THAT much difference to the price of a bag of cement or a piece of timber from Sweden.
    I didn't realise all our building materials came from the middle east, ok, maybe a bit more regarding fuel costs but should it really make THAT much difference to the price of a bag of cement or a piece of timber from Sweden.
    I didn't realise all our building materials came from the middle east, ok, maybe a bit more regarding fuel costs but should it really make THAT much difference to the price of a bag of cement or a...
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  2. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow some 30 odd years ago. We used to have friendly...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
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  3. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    My fritillaria.
    My fritillaria.
    My fritillaria.
    My fritillaria.
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  4. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cold wind but the sun has come out so 10 degrees just now, fitted the auto openers on the greenhouse roof as it's getting over 30 degrees in there, where I am spending a lot more time lol.
    Cold wind but the sun has come out so 10 degrees just now, fitted the auto openers on the greenhouse roof as it's getting over 30 degrees in there, where I am spending a lot more time lol.
    Cold wind but the sun has come out so 10 degrees just now, fitted the auto openers on the greenhouse roof as it's getting over 30 degrees in there, where I am spending a lot more time lol.
    Cold wind but the sun has come out so 10 degrees just now, fitted the auto openers on the greenhouse roof as it's getting over 30 degrees in there, where I am spending a lot more time lol.
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Bought 6 double begonia plugs from T&M via Amazon (cos we pay Prime so delivery is free - works out cheaper sometimes than buying direct). They arrived a couple weeks ago, but sadly as they were...
    Bought 6 double begonia plugs from T&M via Amazon (cos we pay Prime so delivery is free - works out cheaper sometimes than buying direct). They arrived a couple weeks ago, but sadly as they were so tiny, only at their 1st true seed leaf stage, quite a few of their leaves had snapped off in...
    Bought 6 double begonia plugs from T&M via Amazon (cos we pay Prime so delivery is free - works out cheaper sometimes than buying direct). They arrived a couple weeks ago, but sadly as they were so tiny, only at their 1st true seed leaf stage,...
    Bought 6 double begonia plugs from T&M via Amazon (cos we pay Prime so delivery is free - works out cheaper sometimes than buying direct). They arrived a couple weeks ago, but sadly as they were...
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  7. dogsbody

    Taties

    I have read that some people grow potatoes in the same patch of land year on year. Anyone any experience or knowledge of this practice ?
    I have read that some people grow potatoes in the same patch of land year on year. Anyone any experience or knowledge of this practice ?
    I have read that some people grow potatoes in the same patch of land year on year. Anyone any experience or knowledge of this practice ?
    I have read that some people grow potatoes in the same patch of land year on year. Anyone any experience or knowledge of this practice ?
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  8. JWK
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  9. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Any pictures.
    Any pictures.
    Any pictures.
    Any pictures.
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  10. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    Thanks @Plantminded!I’ll take a look at those. It still such a struggle to visualise how things will look.
    Thanks @Plantminded!I’ll take a look at those. It still such a struggle to visualise how things will look.
    Thanks @Plantminded!I’ll take a look at those. It still such a struggle to visualise how things will look.
    Thanks @Plantminded!I’ll take a look at those. It still such a struggle to visualise how things will look.
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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
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  13. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
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  15. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost has never let me down before @Ladybird so, when I get the "give us your opinion" email they'll get...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost has never let me down before @Ladybird so, when I...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost...
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the human side of religions without being evangelical about it has to help break down barriers against...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the human side of religions without being evangelical...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the...
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  17. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
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  18. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
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  19. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
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  20. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
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