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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning. Waiting for Tesco to deliver my shopping. I thought it had snowed in the night when I first peeped out at 6.30, but it was just the full flush of fruit blossom in the garden! My...
    Morning. Waiting for Tesco to deliver my shopping. I thought it had snowed in the night when I first peeped out at 6.30, but it was just the full flush of fruit blossom in the garden! My condolences to you I hope your mum makes a steady and full recovery. Family coming for supper tonight, so...
    Morning. Waiting for Tesco to deliver my shopping. I thought it had snowed in the night when I first peeped out at 6.30, but it was just the full flush of fruit blossom in the garden! My condolences to you I hope your mum makes a steady and full...
    Morning. Waiting for Tesco to deliver my shopping. I thought it had snowed in the night when I first peeped out at 6.30, but it was just the full flush of fruit blossom in the garden! My...
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  2. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    If it's your property you can look forward to a long term project of breaking and removing the concrete so that you can plant directly into the soil. :)
    If it's your property you can look forward to a long term project of breaking and removing the concrete so that you can plant directly into the soil. :)
    If it's your property you can look forward to a long term project of breaking and removing the concrete so that you can plant directly into the soil. :)
    If it's your property you can look forward to a long term project of breaking and removing the concrete so that you can plant directly into the soil. :)
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  3. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    Just to make sure we are all on the same wavelength, I didn’t really describe the connector well on my first post.I am talking of the one that connects the hose to the connector. You know where...
    Just to make sure we are all on the same wavelength, I didn’t really describe the connector well on my first post.I am talking of the one that connects the hose to the connector. You know where the hose gets pushed into the connector and held by teeth, these teeth can easily bend inwards and...
    Just to make sure we are all on the same wavelength, I didn’t really describe the connector well on my first post.I am talking of the one that connects the hose to the connector. You know where the hose gets pushed into the connector and held...
    Just to make sure we are all on the same wavelength, I didn’t really describe the connector well on my first post.I am talking of the one that connects the hose to the connector. You know where...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We have suddenly gone overcast and it is 19.3c.
    We have suddenly gone overcast and it is 19.3c.
    We have suddenly gone overcast and it is 19.3c.
    We have suddenly gone overcast and it is 19.3c.
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  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
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  7. LilyTL

    Hello from France

    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
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  8. dogsbody

    Taties

    Thanks for your reply pete. I'm in a similar situation as you, not much space. May I ask how long have you been growing them in the same place. I'm also constrained by my age and my health but...
    Thanks for your reply pete. I'm in a similar situation as you, not much space. May I ask how long have you been growing them in the same place. I'm also constrained by my age and my health but just like growing spuds.
    Thanks for your reply pete. I'm in a similar situation as you, not much space. May I ask how long have you been growing them in the same place. I'm also constrained by my age and my health but just like growing spuds.
    Thanks for your reply pete. I'm in a similar situation as you, not much space. May I ask how long have you been growing them in the same place. I'm also constrained by my age and my health but...
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  9. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm...
    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm not trying to separate them. I think it's testaceum - label missing again.
    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm not trying to separate them. I think it's...
    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over a number of weeks, lasting hrs in total, and having put all that effort in, many still get rejected...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over a number of weeks, lasting hrs in total, and...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over...
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  12. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if human can cope with it. Since then, I find him...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
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  13. Logan
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  14. LilyTL

    Getting rid of Wisteria

    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
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  15. LilyTL

    Reusing soil from wisteria pots

    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in pots or in the garden.
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
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  17. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
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  18. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure what's right and what's wrong.Or what's right and what's wrong.Going back to my original thoughts...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure what's right and what's wrong.Or what's right and...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure...
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  19. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back if needed. They are part of this border that I am...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
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  20. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
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