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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
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  2. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the...
    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the honeymoon with a few words on their first impressions of marital sex.The first girl sent a card from...
    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the honeymoon with a few words on their first...
    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the...
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  3. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the...
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the way. I don't remember heavy rain here for a long time.
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the way. I don't remember heavy rain here for a long...
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I...
    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I saved going back years. It's had a dressing of rotten woodchip on top. I can start doing other things...
    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I saved going back years. It's had a dressing of rotten...
    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I...
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  5. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather....
    The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather. Very easy from seeds.Alpine strawberry makes a good although rather enthusiastic evergreen ground...
    The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather. Very easy from seeds.Alpine strawberry makes a...
    The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather....
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
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  8. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
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  10. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  11. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  12. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
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  15. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  16. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  17. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
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  18. Logan
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  19. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  20. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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