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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
    Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
    Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
    Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's...
    Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's barberryBlackthornForget me not in the new rhubarb patchAlso posted a video from today of some of what has...
    Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's barberryBlackthornForget me not in the new rhubarb...
    Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning everyone. I did get a better sleep last night thank goodness. All set to face the day now. Yes, @Busy-Lizzie, this is a new series of 'Grace'. The Beeb have just announced...
    A very good morning everyone. I did get a better sleep last night thank goodness. All set to face the day now. Yes, @Busy-Lizzie, this is a new series of 'Grace'. The Beeb have just announced that, due to huge popularity, they are re-introducing quizzes/puzzles similar to those that were set...
    A very good morning everyone. I did get a better sleep last night thank goodness. All set to face the day now. Yes, @Busy-Lizzie, this is a new series of 'Grace'. The Beeb have just announced that, due to huge popularity, they are re-introducing...
    A very good morning everyone. I did get a better sleep last night thank goodness. All set to face the day now. Yes, @Busy-Lizzie, this is a new series of 'Grace'. The Beeb have just announced...
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  4. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
    When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
    When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
    When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
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  5. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    I went to a talk recently where someone warned that shuttlecock fern is a thug. I had planted it in my garden. It is beautiful, but I think he's right - it's already spreading...
    I went to a talk recently where someone warned that shuttlecock fern is a thug. I had planted it in my garden. It is beautiful, but I think he's right - it's already spreading...
    I went to a talk recently where someone warned that shuttlecock fern is a thug. I had planted it in my garden. It is beautiful, but I think he's right - it's already spreading...
    I went to a talk recently where someone warned that shuttlecock fern is a thug. I had planted it in my garden. It is beautiful, but I think he's right - it's already spreading...
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  6. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    On a PC or laptop i use the HOME button on the keybroad
    On a PC or laptop i use the HOME button on the keybroad
    On a PC or laptop i use the HOME button on the keybroad
    On a PC or laptop i use the HOME button on the keybroad
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside light fittings and behind wall sockets. Rather...
    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside...
    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
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  8. Selleri
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    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's...
    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's not too abundant.
    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's not too abundant.
    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's...
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A chilly start but I couldn’t see any frost. Forecast is sunny intervals and dry, apart from a small shower risk about 2pm.
    A chilly start but I couldn’t see any frost. Forecast is sunny intervals and dry, apart from a small shower risk about 2pm.
    A chilly start but I couldn’t see any frost. Forecast is sunny intervals and dry, apart from a small shower risk about 2pm.
    A chilly start but I couldn’t see any frost. Forecast is sunny intervals and dry, apart from a small shower risk about 2pm.
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  10. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing...
    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing edible crops.
    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing edible crops.
    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing...
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  11. Pete8

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

    It all started with the arrival of farmes 6.000 years ago. It was not Henry who deforested England but those farmers for getting more farmland. This was the time when we lost our connection to...
    It all started with the arrival of farmes 6.000 years ago. It was not Henry who deforested England but those farmers for getting more farmland. This was the time when we lost our connection to natural behaviour. Farmers will always complain about losses, but hardly any human accepts the huge...
    It all started with the arrival of farmes 6.000 years ago. It was not Henry who deforested England but those farmers for getting more farmland. This was the time when we lost our connection to natural behaviour. Farmers will always complain...
    It all started with the arrival of farmes 6.000 years ago. It was not Henry who deforested England but those farmers for getting more farmland. This was the time when we lost our connection to...
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  12. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
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  13. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
    12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
    12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
    12 April 20264 swallows they also spotted a sparrow hawk so I heard them before I saw them.
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  14. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's something that you would like an opinion on, I would...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
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  15. Sienna's Blossom
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  16. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
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  17. JWK
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  18. Athelas

    Chelsea Flower Show - 1 ticket for 19 May 2026

    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
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  19. pete
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    Electric cars.

    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
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  20. nightofjoy

    Surface cover/interest for container Jasmine

    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
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