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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
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  4. JWK
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  5. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  6. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there :)One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a...
    The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there :)One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a flower. Good for the white-tail bumblebee that is around since December.The red Anemone gets...
    The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there :)One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a flower. Good for the white-tail bumblebee that is...
    The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there :)One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a...
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  7. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  8. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they are opposites.:scratch:
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they...
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
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  10. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
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  11. Logan
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Your meal sounds delicious I bet that there are some keen furry muzzles testing the air! My heart is in my mouth watching these Big Air snowboarders at the Olympics. I am going to sign out now...
    Your meal sounds delicious I bet that there are some keen furry muzzles testing the air! My heart is in my mouth watching these Big Air snowboarders at the Olympics. I am going to sign out now and wish you all happy evenings. See you all in the morning.
    Your meal sounds delicious I bet that there are some keen furry muzzles testing the air! My heart is in my mouth watching these Big Air snowboarders at the Olympics. I am going to sign out now and wish you all happy evenings. See you all in the...
    Your meal sounds delicious I bet that there are some keen furry muzzles testing the air! My heart is in my mouth watching these Big Air snowboarders at the Olympics. I am going to sign out now...
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  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
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