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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both the black and green trays from B&Q the green ones...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
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  2. Michael Hewett

    Posting a moving photo

    My camera also does both still pics and video, in fact I often find I'm doing a video when I just want to take a picture, its annoying. It does MP4 and also something called VGA 3M whatever that...
    My camera also does both still pics and video, in fact I often find I'm doing a video when I just want to take a picture, its annoying. It does MP4 and also something called VGA 3M whatever that means.
    My camera also does both still pics and video, in fact I often find I'm doing a video when I just want to take a picture, its annoying. It does MP4 and also something called VGA 3M whatever that means.
    My camera also does both still pics and video, in fact I often find I'm doing a video when I just want to take a picture, its annoying. It does MP4 and also something called VGA 3M whatever that...
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  3. hailbopp

    Which secateurs to go for?

    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
    Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her...
    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her remaining medication in a bag with her name on ( we sent full unopened boxes in with her.) One box...
    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her remaining medication in a bag with her name on (...
    Talking about meds and mistakes that should never happen.... When my mother was alive, she went into a 'care' home for a weeks respite while we had a break, when we collected her we were given her...
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  5. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c...
    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c and the sun going down.
    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c and the sun going down.
    We were at 21c for a few hours this afternoon. Although several hours of thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon, not a drop fell here. There wasn't a cloud over Algarve today. Currently 18c...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Planted 2 rhododendrons and hubby mulched with composted pine bark.
    Planted 2 rhododendrons and hubby mulched with composted pine bark.
    Planted 2 rhododendrons and hubby mulched with composted pine bark.
    Planted 2 rhododendrons and hubby mulched with composted pine bark.
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  7. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the reason that we have Jaecoo here and looking like they...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
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  8. wiseowl

    Rhubarb Bolting In March

    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
    Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
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  9. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
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  10. xxxDawnxxx

    Hydrangea Hero Wanted

    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to prune some of the roots, don’t worry, the plant...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
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  11. Banana Man
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    Hostas

    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
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  12. flower-garden
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down,...
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down, things will now settle.
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down, things will now settle.
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down,...
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  13. Logan
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  14. KT53
    Funny x 3

    Great news - Petrol and Diesel prices drop a lot

    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
    And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
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  15. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
    the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
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  16. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I made a great start to the day. Several hours in the bog garden with my mini mattock, digging out the skunk cabbage. Fairly backbreaking, but I’ve got almost all of it out. As I left the house,...
    I made a great start to the day. Several hours in the bog garden with my mini mattock, digging out the skunk cabbage. Fairly backbreaking, but I’ve got almost all of it out. As I left the house, OH handed me a pair of protective glasses. Very glad I had them on. The bog garden is very soggy...
    I made a great start to the day. Several hours in the bog garden with my mini mattock, digging out the skunk cabbage. Fairly backbreaking, but I’ve got almost all of it out. As I left the house, OH handed me a pair of protective glasses. Very...
    I made a great start to the day. Several hours in the bog garden with my mini mattock, digging out the skunk cabbage. Fairly backbreaking, but I’ve got almost all of it out. As I left the house,...
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  17. LizT
    Friendly x 3

    Never had a garden before!

    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at this every day?! Can you believe the pic on the...
    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at...
    Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
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  18. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
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  19. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts of fat balls/blocks and meal worms and advised...
    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts...
    I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
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  20. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Self explanatory ;)
    Self explanatory ;)
    Self explanatory ;)
    Self explanatory ;)
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