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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying...
    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are going to charge people who are persistently doing...
    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are...
    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying...
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  2. BezzaDougal

    Plants for memorial area

    A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
    A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries: specialists in growing Salvias in Kent
    A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries:...
    A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. ;)I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. :doh: There...
    Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. ;)I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. :doh: There were dozens of girls "employed" for yrs. Andrew may (or may not) have had sex with a couple. ...
    Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. ;)I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. :doh: There were dozens of girls "employed" for yrs. Andrew may...
    Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. ;)I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. :doh: There...
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  4. Pe7e

    Overwhelmed by my garden

    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Another wasted day, I'm losing count now how many days of wet gloom we are getting. Drizzle for the most part and hardly a hint of brightness, feeling cold with the dampness at 7c.
    Another wasted day, I'm losing count now how many days of wet gloom we are getting. Drizzle for the most part and hardly a hint of brightness, feeling cold with the dampness at 7c.
    Another wasted day, I'm losing count now how many days of wet gloom we are getting. Drizzle for the most part and hardly a hint of brightness, feeling cold with the dampness at 7c.
    Another wasted day, I'm losing count now how many days of wet gloom we are getting. Drizzle for the most part and hardly a hint of brightness, feeling cold with the dampness at 7c.
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
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  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there! :biggrin:
    I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there! :biggrin:
    I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there! :biggrin:
    I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there! :biggrin:
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  8. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
    Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white dots as a precursor to rooting. It's a good sign...
    Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white...
    Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
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  9. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
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  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
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  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  13. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well it rained not snowed and it should be a dry day...
    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well...
    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
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  16. JWK
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  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
    All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
    All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
    All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
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  18. Notwellygood

    Unknown seedling

    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
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  19. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
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  20. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
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