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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town...
    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town abattoir, others had a slaughter house they used at the back of the shop. You can still see butchers with...
    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town abattoir, others had a slaughter house they used at the...
    The town I grew up in had a livestock market every Wednesday and as well as the farmers selling stock to each other, local butchers would also buy animals there. Some sent them to the town...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where it is so this time I've brought the stems forward and down low to try and get it to grow through a...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where it is so this time I've brought the stems forward...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where...
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  4. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
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  5. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a stocktake of things we'd left, like tea bags and coffee. Surprisingly, there was only 1 other person...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a stocktake of things we'd left, like tea bags and...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a...
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  7. pete

    What died on you this winter?

    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of...
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of suggestions. :sad::doh:
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of suggestions. :sad::doh:
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of...
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  9. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
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  10. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before planting out time but if they take 3 or more weeks to get going advance those 3 weeks so the seedlings are...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before planting out time but if they take 3 or more weeks to...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before...
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  12. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
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  15. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the Wild Gardener as well. I remember watching it...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
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  16. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less frost resistant than the red ones for whatever reason, so id harvest the yellow ones in particular...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less frost resistant than the red ones for whatever...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less...
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  20. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
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