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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, another cold night a bit of sleet and snow ,but dry now rain later, dull and cloudy with a high of 5c.
    Good morning all, another cold night a bit of sleet and snow ,but dry now rain later, dull and cloudy with a high of 5c.
    Good morning all, another cold night a bit of sleet and snow ,but dry now rain later, dull and cloudy with a high of 5c.
    Good morning all, another cold night a bit of sleet and snow ,but dry now rain later, dull and cloudy with a high of 5c.
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  2. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Cardamine hirsuta. Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7...
    Cardamine hirsuta. Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal leaflet.I have trimmed...
    Cardamine hirsuta. Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a...
    Cardamine hirsuta. Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7...
    20260213_145539.jpg CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 30-10-2024 16-01-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 16-04-2014 10-07-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 08-05-2008 12-37-51.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 02-05-2011 14-25-13.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 08-05-2008 10-12-25.JPG
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  3. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I hope it doesn't shut down completely like Grows-on-You did. The people in charge of it kept saying they didn't have time to do the necessary work, and it got worse and worse until in the end it...
    I hope it doesn't shut down completely like Grows-on-You did. The people in charge of it kept saying they didn't have time to do the necessary work, and it got worse and worse until in the end it closed down. This seems to be going the same way.
    I hope it doesn't shut down completely like Grows-on-You did. The people in charge of it kept saying they didn't have time to do the necessary work, and it got worse and worse until in the end it closed down. This seems to be going the same way.
    I hope it doesn't shut down completely like Grows-on-You did. The people in charge of it kept saying they didn't have time to do the necessary work, and it got worse and worse until in the end it...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday weeding and more weeding with a border fork, as well as removing weeds it helps relieve some of the compaction caused by the rain. Tidied up the heap of shreddings and soil where the...
    Yesterday weeding and more weeding with a border fork, as well as removing weeds it helps relieve some of the compaction caused by the rain. Tidied up the heap of shreddings and soil where the squashes will go later. Today up to the greenhouse to pot up some recently received bulbs.
    Yesterday weeding and more weeding with a border fork, as well as removing weeds it helps relieve some of the compaction caused by the rain. Tidied up the heap of shreddings and soil where the squashes will go later. Today up to the greenhouse to...
    Yesterday weeding and more weeding with a border fork, as well as removing weeds it helps relieve some of the compaction caused by the rain. Tidied up the heap of shreddings and soil where the...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Rain here and rain in south Norfolk. I've just looked at the garden cameras there, looks wet. Forecast there is for snow after 9am. I don't think we'll be putting up the...
    Good morning all.Rain here and rain in south Norfolk. I've just looked at the garden cameras there, looks wet. Forecast there is for snow after 9am. I don't think we'll be putting up the greenhouse in the rain @Ladybird4 and I think we'll wait for Chris the handyman to help.No church today...
    Good morning all.Rain here and rain in south Norfolk. I've just looked at the garden cameras there, looks wet. Forecast there is for snow after 9am. I don't think we'll be putting up the greenhouse in the rain @Ladybird4 and I think we'll wait...
    Good morning all.Rain here and rain in south Norfolk. I've just looked at the garden cameras there, looks wet. Forecast there is for snow after 9am. I don't think we'll be putting up the...
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  6. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
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  7. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Snow capped mountains
    Snow capped mountains
    Snow capped mountains
    Snow capped mountains
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  8. Nickoslesteros

    Moving a David Austin shrub rose

    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
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  9. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
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  10. Logan
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  11. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
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  12. JWK
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  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits...
    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits like car parks, which are green belt would be redesignated as grey belt.So our council had a review...
    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits like car parks, which are green belt would be...
    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits...
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  14. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came...
    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came outside, and he was all for calling the police. A few seconds later a fox came trotting down the...
    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came outside, and he was all for calling the police. A...
    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came...
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  16. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  17. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
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  18. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
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  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
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  20. Kevin Cowans

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

    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
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