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  1. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening,...
    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening, so I went along today. However it isn't a gardening group, although its correct name is 'Growing...
    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening, so I went along today. However it isn't a...
    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening,...
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's still raining here
    It's still raining here
    It's still raining here
    It's still raining here
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  5. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Nothing it's raining and all day.
    Nothing it's raining and all day.
    Nothing it's raining and all day.
    Nothing it's raining and all day.
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  7. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me...
    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me this is no good to go directly into beds.I don’t think have space for 2 trees which I hope to grow...
    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me this is no good to go directly into beds.I don’t...
    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me...
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  8. JWK
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  9. Logan
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  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
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  11. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
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  12. JWK
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  13. BB3
    Funny x 9

    What an eejit!

    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
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  14. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for something new. I may add some hardy Cyclamen at...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
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  15. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    I very much doubt it, slow growing, difficult to propagate plants will always be expensive, even in Garden Centres. A lot of unusual, rare plants don't appeal to the typical GC user, who wants...
    I very much doubt it, slow growing, difficult to propagate plants will always be expensive, even in Garden Centres. A lot of unusual, rare plants don't appeal to the typical GC user, who wants something reliable and easy to grow. Many of the things I grow are too spiney for most, or Google...
    I very much doubt it, slow growing, difficult to propagate plants will always be expensive, even in Garden Centres. A lot of unusual, rare plants don't appeal to the typical GC user, who wants something reliable and easy to grow. Many of the...
    I very much doubt it, slow growing, difficult to propagate plants will always be expensive, even in Garden Centres. A lot of unusual, rare plants don't appeal to the typical GC user, who wants...
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
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  18. Plantminded
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  19. ricky101

    Begonias - Cascade type

    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
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  20. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
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