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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Well I think it just shows Trump is really right in the fact European counties have not been contributing to NATO to any great degree. Good for SAAB doing what they are doing but I dont see much...
    Well I think it just shows Trump is really right in the fact European counties have not been contributing to NATO to any great degree. Good for SAAB doing what they are doing but I dont see much else on the cards from Europe, Britain for example has a history of spending billions on defence...
    Well I think it just shows Trump is really right in the fact European counties have not been contributing to NATO to any great degree. Good for SAAB doing what they are doing but I dont see much else on the cards from Europe, Britain for example...
    Well I think it just shows Trump is really right in the fact European counties have not been contributing to NATO to any great degree. Good for SAAB doing what they are doing but I dont see much...
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  2. 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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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Sunny this morning, had a walk by the sea. I was planning to move some more snowdrops this afternoon, but just as we got back to the car, it started to rain. Instead, I’ve sorted out a couple of...
    Sunny this morning, had a walk by the sea. I was planning to move some more snowdrops this afternoon, but just as we got back to the car, it started to rain. Instead, I’ve sorted out a couple of banking paperwork files and transferred some of OHs savings to a better interest account. I’ve shown...
    Sunny this morning, had a walk by the sea. I was planning to move some more snowdrops this afternoon, but just as we got back to the car, it started to rain. Instead, I’ve sorted out a couple of banking paperwork files and transferred some of OHs...
    Sunny this morning, had a walk by the sea. I was planning to move some more snowdrops this afternoon, but just as we got back to the car, it started to rain. Instead, I’ve sorted out a couple of...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay...
    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay extra and I want my monies worth.:biggrin:I've got the kind of garden where I can always find something for...
    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay extra and I want my monies worth.:biggrin:I've got the kind...
    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The first day for ages there has been no rain plus a little sunshine as a bonus.
    The first day for ages there has been no rain plus a little sunshine as a bonus.
    The first day for ages there has been no rain plus a little sunshine as a bonus.
    The first day for ages there has been no rain plus a little sunshine as a bonus.
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  6. 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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  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. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  9. 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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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
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  11. 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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  12. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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  13. simone_in_wiltshire

    Mysterious plant or fungus

    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  18. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
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  19. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

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