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  1. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
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  2. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and hand trowel should be adequate for that area,...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
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  3. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I went to the plant nursery this morning. I had decided to buy 8 perennials to plant between the roses in my new bed. 4 extra plants sneaked their way onto my trolley.Then I went home to pick...
    I went to the plant nursery this morning. I had decided to buy 8 perennials to plant between the roses in my new bed. 4 extra plants sneaked their way onto my trolley.Then I went home to pick up Cedric and we went to Lidl for wine to take to Norfolk.After lunch I was off to the garden. I...
    I went to the plant nursery this morning. I had decided to buy 8 perennials to plant between the roses in my new bed. 4 extra plants sneaked their way onto my trolley.Then I went home to pick up Cedric and we went to Lidl for wine to take to...
    I went to the plant nursery this morning. I had decided to buy 8 perennials to plant between the roses in my new bed. 4 extra plants sneaked their way onto my trolley.Then I went home to pick...
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  5. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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  6. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that sometimes need thinning out. I agree they all taste much...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
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  7. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps in and more.@Robert Bowen :biggrin: I named one of my golden retrievers Logan way before having...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps in and more.@Robert Bowen :biggrin: I named one of my...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps...
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  11. JWK
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  12. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Not quite 10 years @katecat58 , 2021 .Must admit I hadn't realised that, especially when it referred to the "weeks long drought". Being still half asleep when I posted, I thought it was...
    Not quite 10 years @katecat58 , 2021 .Must admit I hadn't realised that, especially when it referred to the "weeks long drought". Being still half asleep when I posted, I thought it was referring to last year :rolleyespink:.I missed it first time round, it sounds like an interesting watch.
    Not quite 10 years @katecat58 , 2021 .Must admit I hadn't realised that, especially when it referred to the "weeks long drought". Being still half asleep when I posted, I thought it was referring to last year :rolleyespink:.I missed it first time round,...
    Not quite 10 years @katecat58 , 2021 .Must admit I hadn't realised that, especially when it referred to the "weeks long drought". Being still half asleep when I posted, I thought it was...
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and be sowing them ever since.
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years...
    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years than I care to mention! Nerine bulbs need to be planted really high with a good 1/3 of the bulb out...
    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years than I care to mention! Nerine bulbs need to be...
    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years...
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  15. BB3

    Variegated lavender pruning

    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
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  16. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice and plump and I get good germination. The actual...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
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  17. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
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  18. Plantminded
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  19. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
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  20. BB3

    WORDS

    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
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