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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, light rain and a moderate breeze temp 5c to 4c Precipitation 91% Sunrise 7.28 Sunset 17.17 Rain showers for the day again.
    Good morning all, light rain and a moderate breeze temp 5c to 4c Precipitation 91% Sunrise 7.28 Sunset 17.17 Rain showers for the day again.
    Good morning all, light rain and a moderate breeze temp 5c to 4c Precipitation 91% Sunrise 7.28 Sunset 17.17 Rain showers for the day again.
    Good morning all, light rain and a moderate breeze temp 5c to 4c Precipitation 91% Sunrise 7.28 Sunset 17.17 Rain showers for the day again.
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Anyway I did mention artificial lighting.So here is what I have got.so these ones I bought last year.I bought these one off Amazon, where the light is built into the propagator lid. So...
    Anyway I did mention artificial lighting.So here is what I have got.so these ones I bought last year.I bought these one off Amazon, where the light is built into the propagator lid. So wonder once I prick out seedlings, if I can put them as plugs, in the propagator.
    Anyway I did mention artificial lighting.So here is what I have got.so these ones I bought last year.I bought these one off Amazon, where the light is built into the propagator lid. So wonder once I prick out seedlings, if I can put...
    Anyway I did mention artificial lighting.So here is what I have got.so these ones I bought last year.I bought these one off Amazon, where the light is built into the propagator lid. So...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I'm not referring to anything political but I do know something about polls. The results received depend a considerable amount on the wording of the questions. Many years in the past I was...
    I'm not referring to anything political but I do know something about polls. The results received depend a considerable amount on the wording of the questions. Many years in the past I was involved in revamping the wording of questions so that they were much less biased. Nowadays I suspect...
    I'm not referring to anything political but I do know something about polls. The results received depend a considerable amount on the wording of the questions. Many years in the past I was involved in revamping the wording of questions so that...
    I'm not referring to anything political but I do know something about polls. The results received depend a considerable amount on the wording of the questions. Many years in the past I was...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on...
    A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on how things pan out. Cricket has had his breakfast and is having a mad half hour, tearing round the...
    A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on how things pan out. Cricket has had his breakfast...
    A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on...
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over...
    What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over night. The BBC is more optimistic with 11c to 5c, Yahoo says around 7c and 1c over night. I would need to...
    What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over night. The BBC is more optimistic with 11c to 5c, Yahoo...
    What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over...
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  6. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
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  7. Spruce

    Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots

    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided last year.
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
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  8. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
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  9. JWK
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  10. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
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  11. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
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  12. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
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  13. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
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  14. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere....
    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere. It was very beautiful.
    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere. It was very beautiful.
    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere....
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  15. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
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  20. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
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