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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Sowed some more seeds, now stood outside the greenhouse, did some weeding and tidied up some broken branches. Chilli seeds moved to propagator.
    Sowed some more seeds, now stood outside the greenhouse, did some weeding and tidied up some broken branches. Chilli seeds moved to propagator.
    Sowed some more seeds, now stood outside the greenhouse, did some weeding and tidied up some broken branches. Chilli seeds moved to propagator.
    Sowed some more seeds, now stood outside the greenhouse, did some weeding and tidied up some broken branches. Chilli seeds moved to propagator.
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  2. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
    Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
    Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
    Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
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  3. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
    Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
    Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
    Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the west temp 7c feels like 5c
    Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the west temp 7c feels like 5c
    Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the west temp 7c feels like 5c
    Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the west temp 7c feels like 5c
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  5. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Almost ...
    Almost ...
    Almost ...
    Almost ...
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  6. Julie2709

    Red robin in a pot

    Thank you i will consider this also
    Thank you i will consider this also
    Thank you i will consider this also
    Thank you i will consider this also
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  7. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Witches Butter
    Witches Butter
    Witches Butter
    Witches Butter
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Sorry @Ergates and @AnniD Thank you @Penny_Forthem , that’s spot on. We tend to call all the Bake Off spin-off programmes As ‘Craft Off’ :yes:
    Sorry @Ergates and @AnniD Thank you @Penny_Forthem , that’s spot on. We tend to call all the Bake Off spin-off programmes As ‘Craft Off’ :yes:
    Sorry @Ergates and @AnniD Thank you @Penny_Forthem , that’s spot on. We tend to call all the Bake Off spin-off programmes As ‘Craft Off’ :yes:
    Sorry @Ergates and @AnniD Thank you @Penny_Forthem , that’s spot on. We tend to call all the Bake Off spin-off programmes As ‘Craft Off’ :yes:
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    The company which sells the Foxwatch devices is probably owned by foxes.......the idea being that people buy the device, find it doesn't work after a few days and so give up on deterrents. Happy...
    The company which sells the Foxwatch devices is probably owned by foxes.......the idea being that people buy the device, find it doesn't work after a few days and so give up on deterrents. Happy foxes but frustrated gardeners. Hope your blocking off works for you @simone_in_wiltshire .
    The company which sells the Foxwatch devices is probably owned by foxes.......the idea being that people buy the device, find it doesn't work after a few days and so give up on deterrents. Happy foxes but frustrated gardeners. Hope your...
    The company which sells the Foxwatch devices is probably owned by foxes.......the idea being that people buy the device, find it doesn't work after a few days and so give up on deterrents. Happy...
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  10. thriftybri

    tool

    For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
    For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any use . Reply "Not very good but work better after the...
    For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any...
    For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
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  11. BB3

    Did I plant this?

    Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
    Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
    Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
    Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
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  12. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I have just caught up with this thread, there are so many like this that I come across by accident on here .I love the small growhouse. I have dropped so many hints to my OH over the years about...
    I have just caught up with this thread, there are so many like this that I come across by accident on here .I love the small growhouse. I have dropped so many hints to my OH over the years about building "stands" for my 2 coldframes to no avail. Trying to kneel on a cushion and hold the lid...
    I have just caught up with this thread, there are so many like this that I come across by accident on here .I love the small growhouse. I have dropped so many hints to my OH over the years about building "stands" for my 2 coldframes to no...
    I have just caught up with this thread, there are so many like this that I come across by accident on here .I love the small growhouse. I have dropped so many hints to my OH over the years about...
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  13. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
    Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make that brand distinctive. A colleague of mine was on...
    Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make...
    Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
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  14. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) :)BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
    No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) :)BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the wedding next day :spinning:
    No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) :)BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the...
    No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) :)BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
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  15. JWK
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  16. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    Well it is almost purple :heehee:
    Well it is almost purple :heehee:
    Well it is almost purple :heehee:
    Well it is almost purple :heehee:
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  17. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
    Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
    Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
    Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
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  18. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
    Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
    Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
    Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
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  19. Selleri

    A happy little Rose problem

    Thank you :)I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat :)The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...
    Thank you :)I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat :)The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to provide ample parking space. I don't have a car so...
    Thank you :)I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat :)The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to...
    Thank you :)I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat :)The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...
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  20. nightofjoy

    Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.

    Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
    Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
    Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
    Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
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