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  1. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet weekend, a man working for the tax office, past his...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Dry and cold.
    Dry and cold.
    Dry and cold.
    Dry and cold.
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  3. 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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  4. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
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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. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If I am honest, I prefer them to the plastic version....
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer...
    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer Service Centre to tell them I wanted a replacement pair but they can only process a refund, so I'm back to...
    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer Service Centre to tell them I wanted a replacement pair...
    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer...
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  12. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Just a couple of questions, what are on my mind.Firstly what do you do with left over seed, sometimes there is so many seeds? Do you keep unsealed and unused seeds to the next year? Also do you...
    Just a couple of questions, what are on my mind.Firstly what do you do with left over seed, sometimes there is so many seeds? Do you keep unsealed and unused seeds to the next year? Also do you use seeds that have gone out of date.Secondly I mentioned lovely petunias earlier how commercial...
    Just a couple of questions, what are on my mind.Firstly what do you do with left over seed, sometimes there is so many seeds? Do you keep unsealed and unused seeds to the next year? Also do you use seeds that have gone out of date.Secondly I...
    Just a couple of questions, what are on my mind.Firstly what do you do with left over seed, sometimes there is so many seeds? Do you keep unsealed and unused seeds to the next year? Also do you...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"! :biggrin:
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"! :biggrin:
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
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  14. JWK
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  15. Logan
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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