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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not...
    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not sacrificing their tomorrows for our today and many had no, or very different, belief systems from the...
    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not sacrificing their tomorrows for our today and many...
    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not...
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
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  4. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped...
    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped the lawn and borders which I have replanted over time. There’s now only about six of the original...
    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped the lawn and borders which I have replanted over...
    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped...
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  6. BB3
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    Euphorbia

    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good that he was more interested in chat than haute cuisine!It's been warm and sunny. I finished the long...
    Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good that he was more interested in chat than haute cuisine!It's been warm and sunny. I finished the long border and I think I've nearly finished the weeding and pruning. This garden isn't huge. There is a...
    Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good that he was more interested in chat than haute cuisine!It's been warm and sunny. I finished the long border and I think I've nearly finished the weeding...
    Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good that he was more interested in chat than haute cuisine!It's been warm and sunny. I finished the long...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
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  9. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
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  10. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I have the in the garden The beds and greenhouse are in full sun and sweat driving, but going to the shed in the always windy corner (it always has spiral winds) in the shade of the house it’s...
    I have the in the garden The beds and greenhouse are in full sun and sweat driving, but going to the shed in the always windy corner (it always has spiral winds) in the shade of the house it’s dangerously cold there ( if you have a nasty hanging cold which I have).
    I have the in the garden The beds and greenhouse are in full sun and sweat driving, but going to the shed in the always windy corner (it always has spiral winds) in the shade of the house it’s dangerously cold there ( if you have a nasty hanging...
    I have the in the garden The beds and greenhouse are in full sun and sweat driving, but going to the shed in the always windy corner (it always has spiral winds) in the shade of the house it’s...
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  12. JWK
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  13. 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...
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  14. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall mix). Why? Because I like Cornflowers. Ditto with...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Planted today
    Planted today
    Planted today
    Planted today
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  20. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The first of many.
    The first of many.
    The first of many.
    The first of many.
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