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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking...
    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking like old tea bags if there is another severe frost I wonder. I am itching to be out there doing 'stuff'...
    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking like old tea bags if there is another severe frost I...
    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Overcast and 10c. Forecast for a cloud and possible sun day and maybe a shower this evening.
    Overcast and 10c. Forecast for a cloud and possible sun day and maybe a shower this evening.
    Overcast and 10c. Forecast for a cloud and possible sun day and maybe a shower this evening.
    Overcast and 10c. Forecast for a cloud and possible sun day and maybe a shower this evening.
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  3. JWK
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
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  5. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
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  6. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
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  7. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things...
    Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things now, I buy plug plants and let the supplier take the risk of germination. You can always take early...
    Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things now, I buy plug plants and let the supplier take the...
    Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    As the ground is too soggy to even walk on the only job I could do was put in the bean canes as that area doesn't get soggy because it is covered with membrane.I have two areas covered in...
    As the ground is too soggy to even walk on the only job I could do was put in the bean canes as that area doesn't get soggy because it is covered with membrane.I have two areas covered in membrane and grow 100 bean plants in each. The membrane has been there over 20 years and keeps the ground...
    As the ground is too soggy to even walk on the only job I could do was put in the bean canes as that area doesn't get soggy because it is covered with membrane.I have two areas covered in membrane and grow 100 bean plants in each. The membrane...
    As the ground is too soggy to even walk on the only job I could do was put in the bean canes as that area doesn't get soggy because it is covered with membrane.I have two areas covered in...
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  12. JWK
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  13. Logan
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  14. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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  15. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
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  16. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
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  17. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
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  18. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
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  19. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was happy to see my Anisodontea and Pandorea have...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire

    Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday

    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it has to do with the summertime change in March,...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
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