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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Having had a problematical narcissist mother myself, I would say No, they have absoultely no right of contact with grandchildren if they are not decent, caring people themselves. Neither Andrew...
    Having had a problematical narcissist mother myself, I would say No, they have absoultely no right of contact with grandchildren if they are not decent, caring people themselves. Neither Andrew nor Sarah have any concept of moral behaviour or the impact of their own deeds on other people. Not...
    Having had a problematical narcissist mother myself, I would say No, they have absoultely no right of contact with grandchildren if they are not decent, caring people themselves. Neither Andrew nor Sarah have any concept of moral behaviour or...
    Having had a problematical narcissist mother myself, I would say No, they have absoultely no right of contact with grandchildren if they are not decent, caring people themselves. Neither Andrew...
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  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    If you can, then that would be ideal, but I bet you would pay for it on the house value...This is the thing though - you get these EVangelist types that bang on how we should all go for EV's,...
    If you can, then that would be ideal, but I bet you would pay for it on the house value...This is the thing though - you get these EVangelist types that bang on how we should all go for EV's, solar and home battery storage and pontificate about how wonderful it makes their life and how much...
    If you can, then that would be ideal, but I bet you would pay for it on the house value...This is the thing though - you get these EVangelist types that bang on how we should all go for EV's, solar and home battery storage and pontificate about...
    If you can, then that would be ideal, but I bet you would pay for it on the house value...This is the thing though - you get these EVangelist types that bang on how we should all go for EV's,...
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Browning mushrooms beforehand improves flavour. They are full of water so can easily lose texture and flavour if just thrown in.Hope your pain has dispersed I have a fine display of...
    Browning mushrooms beforehand improves flavour. They are full of water so can easily lose texture and flavour if just thrown in.Hope your pain has dispersed I have a fine display of snowdrops alo,g our ruin but all the flowerbuds are still closes as there hasn't been any sun. Raining...
    Browning mushrooms beforehand improves flavour. They are full of water so can easily lose texture and flavour if just thrown in.Hope your pain has dispersed I have a fine display of snowdrops alo,g our ruin but all the flowerbuds are...
    Browning mushrooms beforehand improves flavour. They are full of water so can easily lose texture and flavour if just thrown in.Hope your pain has dispersed I have a fine display of...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is 20f -7c - absolutely lovely compared to being in the deep freeze!
    It is 20f -7c - absolutely lovely compared to being in the deep freeze!
    It is 20f -7c - absolutely lovely compared to being in the deep freeze!
    It is 20f -7c - absolutely lovely compared to being in the deep freeze!
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  5. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a larger, vigorous grass. The three have different...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
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  6. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Double digging was something devised by senior gardeners for the apprentices, under gardeners to do over the winter. It kept them busy, out of trouble and you knew where to find them. Meanwhile...
    Double digging was something devised by senior gardeners for the apprentices, under gardeners to do over the winter. It kept them busy, out of trouble and you knew where to find them. Meanwhile the senior gardeners where in the glasshouses taking cuttings, sowing seeds, smoking pipes etc. Every...
    Double digging was something devised by senior gardeners for the apprentices, under gardeners to do over the winter. It kept them busy, out of trouble and you knew where to find them. Meanwhile the senior gardeners where in the glasshouses taking...
    Double digging was something devised by senior gardeners for the apprentices, under gardeners to do over the winter. It kept them busy, out of trouble and you knew where to find them. Meanwhile...
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  7. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
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  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the...
    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the door and explain to them the error of their ways but my OH would not let me.
    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the door and explain to them the error of their ways but...
    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the...
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  12. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
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  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer....
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer. So wondering what is the best time to start growing pansies from seed? Do these need as much heat and...
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer. So wondering what is the best time to start growing...
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer....
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  15. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  16. Jenny namaste
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    Camellias

    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
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  17. JWK
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2026

    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
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  18. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
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  20. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone knows what they are doing.
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
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