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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, a bit warmer at 7c but dry at the moment rain later,up to a barmy 9c next week but more rain .
    Good morning all, a bit warmer at 7c but dry at the moment rain later,up to a barmy 9c next week but more rain .
    Good morning all, a bit warmer at 7c but dry at the moment rain later,up to a barmy 9c next week but more rain .
    Good morning all, a bit warmer at 7c but dry at the moment rain later,up to a barmy 9c next week but more rain .
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  2. JWK
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well....
    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well. Once it gets light here I will get the two pots of snowdrops I bought at the GC the other day...
    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well. Once it gets light here I will get the two pots of...
    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well....
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  4. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three...
    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three times before I gave in and let him take the rootball out as well! As for the pheasants, I always...
    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three times before I gave in and let him take the rootball...
    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three...
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made...
    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made compost around shrubs.Is there a long lasting Growmore? It's much dearer than the one I've got, which...
    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made compost around shrubs.Is there a long lasting...
    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune my shrub roses and reluctantly give my 4 Calamagrostis Foerster their annual chop. I say...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune my shrub roses and reluctantly give my 4...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune...
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  7. 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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  8. pete
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    Electric cars.

    On the subject of Teslas I saw this elsewhere (following a comment that their door handles retract into the bodywork while running)-"Euro NCAP introduced "Rescue and Extrication" assessments in...
    On the subject of Teslas I saw this elsewhere (following a comment that their door handles retract into the bodywork while running)-"Euro NCAP introduced "Rescue and Extrication" assessments in 2020 and upgraded them in 2023. And, having just drilled down into the actual technical datasheets,...
    On the subject of Teslas I saw this elsewhere (following a comment that their door handles retract into the bodywork while running)-"Euro NCAP introduced "Rescue and Extrication" assessments in 2020 and upgraded them in 2023. And, having just...
    On the subject of Teslas I saw this elsewhere (following a comment that their door handles retract into the bodywork while running)-"Euro NCAP introduced "Rescue and Extrication" assessments in...
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  9. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
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  10. 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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  11. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
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  12. cc120

    Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
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  13. 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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  14. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Logan
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