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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
    Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
    Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
    Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! :roflol: Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about...
    @Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! :roflol: Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about Jasiri. I think she sounds like a cunning little minx @Allotment Boy my tub full of crocuses is just...
    @Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! :roflol: Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about Jasiri. I think she sounds like a cunning little...
    @Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! :roflol: Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
    He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
    He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
    He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
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  6. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @CanadianLori @pete and @Allotment Boy Many thanks .........food ( hopefully ) for thought.
    @CanadianLori @pete and @Allotment Boy Many thanks .........food ( hopefully ) for thought.
    @CanadianLori @pete and @Allotment Boy Many thanks .........food ( hopefully ) for thought.
    @CanadianLori @pete and @Allotment Boy Many thanks .........food ( hopefully ) for thought.
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  8. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment...
    You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment @simone_in_wiltshire, it does sound like a bit of a mess :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment @simone_in_wiltshire, it does sound like a bit of a mess :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment...
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  9. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Mind your own doesn't like frosts and dies back....and then comes again. Agree do not hoe as this just spreads it. Digging up as much as you can and do not put in the compost heap but somewhere...
    Mind your own doesn't like frosts and dies back....and then comes again. Agree do not hoe as this just spreads it. Digging up as much as you can and do not put in the compost heap but somewhere else as in the heap it just thrives. The tiniest piece left will spread. Sorry but it is a slow and...
    Mind your own doesn't like frosts and dies back....and then comes again. Agree do not hoe as this just spreads it. Digging up as much as you can and do not put in the compost heap but somewhere else as in the heap it just thrives. The tiniest...
    Mind your own doesn't like frosts and dies back....and then comes again. Agree do not hoe as this just spreads it. Digging up as much as you can and do not put in the compost heap but somewhere...
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    and now he has taken his hat off! Oh Dear.
    and now he has taken his hat off! Oh Dear.
    and now he has taken his hat off! Oh Dear.
    and now he has taken his hat off! Oh Dear.
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  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
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  12. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
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  13. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
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  14. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
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  15. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
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  17. JWK
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
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  19. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
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  20. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
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