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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Raining again. The forecast is for sun tomorrow, but cold with it and not much breeze so it might be rubbish for getting the sheets dried outside.
    Raining again. The forecast is for sun tomorrow, but cold with it and not much breeze so it might be rubbish for getting the sheets dried outside.
    Raining again. The forecast is for sun tomorrow, but cold with it and not much breeze so it might be rubbish for getting the sheets dried outside.
    Raining again. The forecast is for sun tomorrow, but cold with it and not much breeze so it might be rubbish for getting the sheets dried outside.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they last no longer than until early July. They don’t like our...
    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they last no longer than until early July. They don’t like our dry clay soil.
    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they last no longer than until early July. They don’t like our dry clay soil.
    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they last no longer than until early July. They don’t like our...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for you Yet another example of one department not...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your...
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Tis world radio day, when are we going to get a world do it right day? Who makes this sort of thing up and puts it on the internet :whistle: we must be paying people to much money in which to find silly...
    Tis world radio day, when are we going to get a world do it right day? Who makes this sort of thing up and puts it on the internet :whistle: we must be paying people to much money in which to find silly things to do :huh::stirpot:
    Tis world radio day, when are we going to get a world do it right day? Who makes this sort of thing up and puts it on the internet :whistle: we must be paying people to much money in which to find silly things to do :huh::stirpot:
    Tis world radio day, when are we going to get a world do it right day? Who makes this sort of thing up and puts it on the internet :whistle: we must be paying people to much money in which to find silly...
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  6. 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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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
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  8. JWK
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  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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