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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It stopped raining at 12 and I had my first 45 minutes cycle tour after many weeks just walking. OMG, I need more exercises. Walking legs and cycling legs have nothing in common.It was dry with...
    It stopped raining at 12 and I had my first 45 minutes cycle tour after many weeks just walking. OMG, I need more exercises. Walking legs and cycling legs have nothing in common.It was dry with a tiny hole where I could see blue sky and sunlight for 5 seconds. It started raining agin 30...
    It stopped raining at 12 and I had my first 45 minutes cycle tour after many weeks just walking. OMG, I need more exercises. Walking legs and cycling legs have nothing in common.It was dry with a tiny hole where I could see blue sky and...
    It stopped raining at 12 and I had my first 45 minutes cycle tour after many weeks just walking. OMG, I need more exercises. Walking legs and cycling legs have nothing in common.It was dry with...
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  2. Logan
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
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  4. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  5. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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  6. JWK
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a...
    Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a kilo for dinner last night which we had with salad, Marie Rose sauce and lemon juice. They were...
    Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a kilo for dinner last night which we had with salad,...
    Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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  9. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do...
    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do mail order. I save on post and packing costs at the cost of fuel and I get a choice of plants not...
    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do mail order. I save on post and packing costs at...
    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do...
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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. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed :biggrin:. Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and...
    There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed :biggrin:. Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and ground water topped up). All this rain not being stored and then a drought and hosepipe ban later in the...
    There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed :biggrin:. Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and ground water topped up). All this rain not being...
    There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed :biggrin:. Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and...
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  14. Eustace

    Wordle Wanderings 3

    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
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  15. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Thanks! I'll just buy it, seems like a lot of work otherwise :) I wouldn't want to squeeze two trees into the border I have as I want to use the space for other nice things in the border too. I'll...
    Thanks! I'll just buy it, seems like a lot of work otherwise :) I wouldn't want to squeeze two trees into the border I have as I want to use the space for other nice things in the border too. I'll have to do a bit of thinking. thanks again
    Thanks! I'll just buy it, seems like a lot of work otherwise :) I wouldn't want to squeeze two trees into the border I have as I want to use the space for other nice things in the border too. I'll have to do a bit of thinking. thanks again
    Thanks! I'll just buy it, seems like a lot of work otherwise :) I wouldn't want to squeeze two trees into the border I have as I want to use the space for other nice things in the border too. I'll...
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  16. 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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  17. JWK
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  18. 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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  19. BB3
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    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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  20. 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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