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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and...
    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and to have a total disregard and ignorance of any treaty/law/constitutional article or amendment that...
    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and to have a total disregard and ignorance of any...
    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and...
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  2. Fof

    Hedychium question

    I think they might well do.
    I think they might well do.
    I think they might well do.
    I think they might well do.
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982...
    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982 mb Sunrise 7:28 AM Sunset 5:16 PM
    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982 mb Sunrise 7:28 AM Sunset 5:16 PM
    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982...
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  4. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! :biggrin:@shiney , looking very grand already :) Thanks for sharing the journey!
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! :biggrin:@shiney , looking very grand...
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and...
    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and wallflowers, as the last two winters haven’t been too severe. I would like to grow pansies as it...
    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and wallflowers, as the last two winters haven’t been...
    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land...
    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land Registration Act oF 2002 recognises squatters' right of possession after just 10 years. It's called Adverse...
    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land Registration Act oF 2002 recognises squatters' right of...
    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land...
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  7. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
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  8. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long and it will be hard work. The rye really helps the drying out in early spring and the roots make the...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long and it will be hard work. The rye really helps the...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling...
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling film, they were all germinated. I could do a bit, but when ever I have time, it rains.
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling film, they were all germinated. I could do a bit, but...
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling...
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  10. pete
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    Electric cars.

    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire

    Mysterious plant or fungus

    Mystery is solved, ticket can be changed to Solved.
    Mystery is solved, ticket can be changed to Solved.
    Mystery is solved, ticket can be changed to Solved.
    Mystery is solved, ticket can be changed to Solved.
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was a cheap one from Lidls*.As they say if you like...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
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  17. 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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  18. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  19. 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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  20. 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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