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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It's been a lovely sunny day. I've spent 4 hours in the garden with a break for lunch. Four more of my roses are planted along the donkey paddock fence, but that area isn't as wet as the rest. I...
    It's been a lovely sunny day. I've spent 4 hours in the garden with a break for lunch. Four more of my roses are planted along the donkey paddock fence, but that area isn't as wet as the rest. I weeded the orchard fence bed, which was a lot wetter but needs must. I pruned rose Blush Noisette,...
    It's been a lovely sunny day. I've spent 4 hours in the garden with a break for lunch. Four more of my roses are planted along the donkey paddock fence, but that area isn't as wet as the rest. I weeded the orchard fence bed, which was a lot...
    It's been a lovely sunny day. I've spent 4 hours in the garden with a break for lunch. Four more of my roses are planted along the donkey paddock fence, but that area isn't as wet as the rest. I...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The 2 hours they estimated was for the 2hours before the 1st of Janurary as there was a price change, 2 hours at the old rate then 31 days at the new rate, i think they want me to do it at...
    The 2 hours they estimated was for the 2hours before the 1st of Janurary as there was a price change, 2 hours at the old rate then 31 days at the new rate, i think they want me to do it at midnight then i won't get a estimated bit on the bill when the price changes again
    The 2 hours they estimated was for the 2hours before the 1st of Janurary as there was a price change, 2 hours at the old rate then 31 days at the new rate, i think they want me to do it at midnight then i won't get a estimated bit on the bill...
    The 2 hours they estimated was for the 2hours before the 1st of Janurary as there was a price change, 2 hours at the old rate then 31 days at the new rate, i think they want me to do it at...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We just pipped 13c today briefly. A grey drizzly day. Drizzling now and 11.5c.
    We just pipped 13c today briefly. A grey drizzly day. Drizzling now and 11.5c.
    We just pipped 13c today briefly. A grey drizzly day. Drizzling now and 11.5c.
    We just pipped 13c today briefly. A grey drizzly day. Drizzling now and 11.5c.
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  4. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
    Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
    Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
    Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
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  5. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
    I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe on a warm summer day. I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as...
    I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe...
    I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
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  6. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
    New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
    New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
    New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
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  7. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down :biggrin:
    Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down :biggrin:
    Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down :biggrin:
    Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down :biggrin:
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  8. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
    The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
    The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
    The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am going to sign out for tonight people so I will wish you all peaceful nights and restful sleeps. See you all in the morning.
    I am going to sign out for tonight people so I will wish you all peaceful nights and restful sleeps. See you all in the morning.
    I am going to sign out for tonight people so I will wish you all peaceful nights and restful sleeps. See you all in the morning.
    I am going to sign out for tonight people so I will wish you all peaceful nights and restful sleeps. See you all in the morning.
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  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    @Adam I , Jurassic plants is an addictive shop- a superb selection of interesting plants and reasonable pricing. Good customer service too. Thankfully most of their stuff is too tender for my...
    @Adam I , Jurassic plants is an addictive shop- a superb selection of interesting plants and reasonable pricing. Good customer service too. Thankfully most of their stuff is too tender for my liking but I do succumb every now and then :biggrin:
    @Adam I , Jurassic plants is an addictive shop- a superb selection of interesting plants and reasonable pricing. Good customer service too. Thankfully most of their stuff is too tender for my liking but I do succumb every now and then :biggrin:
    @Adam I , Jurassic plants is an addictive shop- a superb selection of interesting plants and reasonable pricing. Good customer service too. Thankfully most of their stuff is too tender for my...
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  11. JWK
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  12. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
    My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
    My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
    My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
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  13. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
    We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun seeing them exploring for the first time.
    We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun...
    We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working :biggrin:.
    That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working :biggrin:.
    That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working :biggrin:.
    That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working :biggrin:.
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  15. 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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  16. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Nature's spots.
    Nature's spots.
    Nature's spots.
    Nature's spots.
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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