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  1. JWK
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory is coming up to the very frequent traffic lights,...
    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory...
    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
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  3. Kevin Cowans

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

    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all,a bitterly cold wind cloudy with a high of 9c staying in day for sure.
    Good morning all,a bitterly cold wind cloudy with a high of 9c staying in day for sure.
    Good morning all,a bitterly cold wind cloudy with a high of 9c staying in day for sure.
    Good morning all,a bitterly cold wind cloudy with a high of 9c staying in day for sure.
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @Philippa, it could be a breach of patient confidentiality to say that the doctor is calling. What if it is a wife trying to get help in an abusive marriage, or someone trying to secretly arrange...
    @Philippa, it could be a breach of patient confidentiality to say that the doctor is calling. What if it is a wife trying to get help in an abusive marriage, or someone trying to secretly arrange an abortion? I am sure such things still occur.
    @Philippa, it could be a breach of patient confidentiality to say that the doctor is calling. What if it is a wife trying to get help in an abusive marriage, or someone trying to secretly arrange an abortion? I am sure such things still occur.
    @Philippa, it could be a breach of patient confidentiality to say that the doctor is calling. What if it is a wife trying to get help in an abusive marriage, or someone trying to secretly arrange...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    To finalise this story, after closing the both important entrances, there is only one fox that has jumped over the fence since 21 February, once a week. No further damage in the garden. What a...
    To finalise this story, after closing the both important entrances, there is only one fox that has jumped over the fence since 21 February, once a week. No further damage in the garden. What a relief. The foxes seem to have changed completely their route in our area and no longer pass through...
    To finalise this story, after closing the both important entrances, there is only one fox that has jumped over the fence since 21 February, once a week. No further damage in the garden. What a relief. The foxes seem to have changed completely...
    To finalise this story, after closing the both important entrances, there is only one fox that has jumped over the fence since 21 February, once a week. No further damage in the garden. What a...
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  7. Erigeron

    Tulips that come back?

    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most stubborn about returning which suits me fine.
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before...
    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before yesterday in not the best condition. I potted them immediately and soaked them in water. Yesterday,...
    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before yesterday in not the best condition. I potted them...
    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before...
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  9. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
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  10. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)

    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to...
    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to look forward to and I received a very blank expression in return. The ones the lady had planted look...
    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to look forward to and I received a very blank...
    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to...
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  12. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice...
    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice miniature ones.
    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice miniature ones.
    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice...
    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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  13. Logan
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  14. Thevictorian

    Choisya aztec pearl hardiness

    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green...
    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green choisya and it's yellow counterpart are everywhere.
    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green choisya and it's yellow counterpart are everywhere.
    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green...
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  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Ukraine refusing to back down is largely due to Russia demanding a complete takeover of a large tranche of their land which most Ukranians and other European nations disagree with. Their...
    Ukraine refusing to back down is largely due to Russia demanding a complete takeover of a large tranche of their land which most Ukranians and other European nations disagree with. Their president is rightly worried that this war is now losing it's place in world events due to the economic...
    Ukraine refusing to back down is largely due to Russia demanding a complete takeover of a large tranche of their land which most Ukranians and other European nations disagree with. Their president is rightly worried that this war is now losing...
    Ukraine refusing to back down is largely due to Russia demanding a complete takeover of a large tranche of their land which most Ukranians and other European nations disagree with. Their...
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
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  17. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids" Sanders and he brought back only 2 plants so all the...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids"...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
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  18. potted

    Hoster's

    Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to...
    Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to get started with plants I recently bought what I thought would look nice, but really I don’t have a...
    Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to get started with plants I recently bought what I...
    Thank you.A couple of tomatoes would be nice, ha ha.I remember growing them for fun when I was just a child ‘about 12 years old!’,…. I think they were called ‘Money Maker’.In my keenness to...
    hostas (1).JPG bought some pots.JPG hosta's.JPG hosta's (1).JPG hosta's (2).JPG greenhouse (1).JPG
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  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
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  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Very pretty.
    Very pretty.
    Very pretty.
    Very pretty.
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