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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Savings = I just bury my gold in the veg plot for the winter. So don't you come along when I'm not here and dig it up!Investments = I'm not that religious but I think priests dress in vestments.
    Savings = I just bury my gold in the veg plot for the winter. So don't you come along when I'm not here and dig it up!Investments = I'm not that religious but I think priests dress in vestments.
    Savings = I just bury my gold in the veg plot for the winter. So don't you come along when I'm not here and dig it up!Investments = I'm not that religious but I think priests dress in vestments.
    Savings = I just bury my gold in the veg plot for the winter. So don't you come along when I'm not here and dig it up!Investments = I'm not that religious but I think priests dress in vestments.
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them and post it for you. We do it quite often.If...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
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  3. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
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  4. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch! ;)
    Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch! ;)
    Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch! ;)
    Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch! ;)
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  5. Banana Man
    Like x 5

    Hostas

    Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
    Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
    Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
    Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thank youIt has been a lovely warm, sunny day and I have been gardening too. I've dug 6 holes for my new roses, just one more to dig tomorrow. It was hard going because of the heavy clay. I...
    Thank youIt has been a lovely warm, sunny day and I have been gardening too. I've dug 6 holes for my new roses, just one more to dig tomorrow. It was hard going because of the heavy clay. I removed some of the worst clay and added lots of compost. I'll plant the roses tomorrow.My washing,...
    Thank youIt has been a lovely warm, sunny day and I have been gardening too. I've dug 6 holes for my new roses, just one more to dig tomorrow. It was hard going because of the heavy clay. I removed some of the worst clay and added lots of...
    Thank youIt has been a lovely warm, sunny day and I have been gardening too. I've dug 6 holes for my new roses, just one more to dig tomorrow. It was hard going because of the heavy clay. I...
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  7. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
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  8. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
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  9. Logan
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the Cercis and hammered a fat stake in but it stood out...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
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  11. Howard Stone

    How do I move a heavy plant without help?

    Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
    Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
    Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
    Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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  12. JWK
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  13. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
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  14. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
    Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
    Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
    Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
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  15. Fat Controller

    Hardy fuchsia?

    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that is a task for this year
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that...
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
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  17. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This is how it looks now:Ready for Spring, More or Less :)Now I just need to do the...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This is how it looks now:Ready for...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This...
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  18. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may find tiles that you can recycle. I don't mind that...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
    Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
    Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
    Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
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  20. Michael Hewett

    Bird feeding problems

    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but...
    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but years ago Pest Control people would always advise someone to stop putting out food for birds for several...
    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but years ago Pest Control people would always advise...
    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but...
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