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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And...
    Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And then....nothing
    Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And then....nothing
    Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And...
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  2. 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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  3. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
    And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
    And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
    And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
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  4. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    I actually unsubscribed to him. It was a bit petty but there was an issue with the sound in one of their videos which a bunch of people acknowledged and they chose to ignore.I noticed that on...
    I actually unsubscribed to him. It was a bit petty but there was an issue with the sound in one of their videos which a bunch of people acknowledged and they chose to ignore.I noticed that on another gardening channel recently. The sound was off - as in, it only played in one ear which is no...
    I actually unsubscribed to him. It was a bit petty but there was an issue with the sound in one of their videos which a bunch of people acknowledged and they chose to ignore.I noticed that on another gardening channel recently. The sound was...
    I actually unsubscribed to him. It was a bit petty but there was an issue with the sound in one of their videos which a bunch of people acknowledged and they chose to ignore.I noticed that on...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am signing out for this evening. My exciting day has fair worn me out :) See you all in the morning.
    I am signing out for this evening. My exciting day has fair worn me out :) See you all in the morning.
    I am signing out for this evening. My exciting day has fair worn me out :) See you all in the morning.
    I am signing out for this evening. My exciting day has fair worn me out :) See you all in the morning.
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Buying Valentines chocolates on February 15th is best. :)
    Buying Valentines chocolates on February 15th is best. :)
    Buying Valentines chocolates on February 15th is best. :)
    Buying Valentines chocolates on February 15th is best. :)
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  8. Stuarta99

    Pruning roses

    Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
    Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
    Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
    Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
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  9. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
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  10. 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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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still drizzling and will continue tomorrow, when temps will feel like -1c. Everything in the garden is green, even the patio and bits of the fences and drive. We really need some sun.
    Still drizzling and will continue tomorrow, when temps will feel like -1c. Everything in the garden is green, even the patio and bits of the fences and drive. We really need some sun.
    Still drizzling and will continue tomorrow, when temps will feel like -1c. Everything in the garden is green, even the patio and bits of the fences and drive. We really need some sun.
    Still drizzling and will continue tomorrow, when temps will feel like -1c. Everything in the garden is green, even the patio and bits of the fences and drive. We really need some sun.
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    @Alisa - I succumbed to a cymbidium in Morrisons too! It came in a pointless outer metal planter which I accidentally left behind at the till. Honest!
    @Alisa - I succumbed to a cymbidium in Morrisons too! It came in a pointless outer metal planter which I accidentally left behind at the till. Honest!
    @Alisa - I succumbed to a cymbidium in Morrisons too! It came in a pointless outer metal planter which I accidentally left behind at the till. Honest!
    @Alisa - I succumbed to a cymbidium in Morrisons too! It came in a pointless outer metal planter which I accidentally left behind at the till. Honest!
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  13. Julie2709

    Red robin in a pot

    Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
    Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead material though, it doesn’t last more than a couple of...
    Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead...
    Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or...
    How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or high viz yellow. And if it flashes when you whistle, that'd be fine. If they can do it for phones, why...
    How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or high viz yellow. And if it flashes when you whistle,...
    How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or...
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  18. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
    I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
    I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
    I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
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  19. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    This little one is being cared for at my local rescue. When a cosy home is required, there's nothing quite like hedgehog engineering .
    This little one is being cared for at my local rescue. When a cosy home is required, there's nothing quite like hedgehog engineering .
    This little one is being cared for at my local rescue. When a cosy home is required, there's nothing quite like hedgehog engineering .
    This little one is being cared for at my local rescue. When a cosy home is required, there's nothing quite like hedgehog engineering .
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  20. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    That's a great outcome @Neil Clements, I'm glad that the pushy couple lost out to a respectful gardener! Looking forward to hearing how your garden develops and welcome to the forum!
    That's a great outcome @Neil Clements, I'm glad that the pushy couple lost out to a respectful gardener! Looking forward to hearing how your garden develops and welcome to the forum!
    That's a great outcome @Neil Clements, I'm glad that the pushy couple lost out to a respectful gardener! Looking forward to hearing how your garden develops and welcome to the forum!
    That's a great outcome @Neil Clements, I'm glad that the pushy couple lost out to a respectful gardener! Looking forward to hearing how your garden develops and welcome to the forum!
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