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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all. Pinch and a punch for the first of the month and no returns. White rabbits also. Gardening today I hope (how many times have I said that so far this year??) It does feel...
    Good morning all. Pinch and a punch for the first of the month and no returns. White rabbits also. Gardening today I hope (how many times have I said that so far this year??) It does feel slightly milder this morning so that is a good start. Have a great day and let's celebrate the first day of...
    Good morning all. Pinch and a punch for the first of the month and no returns. White rabbits also. Gardening today I hope (how many times have I said that so far this year??) It does feel slightly milder this morning so that is a good start....
    Good morning all. Pinch and a punch for the first of the month and no returns. White rabbits also. Gardening today I hope (how many times have I said that so far this year??) It does feel...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to...
    As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to visit an abbatoir as part of the training. An overnight conversion to vegetarianism ensued.Cheerio.
    As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to visit an abbatoir as part of the training. An...
    As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sun breaking up light cloud, 10c. Another dust haze day but mostly sunny and high teen temps so an okay first day of March.
    Sun breaking up light cloud, 10c. Another dust haze day but mostly sunny and high teen temps so an okay first day of March.
    Sun breaking up light cloud, 10c. Another dust haze day but mostly sunny and high teen temps so an okay first day of March.
    Sun breaking up light cloud, 10c. Another dust haze day but mostly sunny and high teen temps so an okay first day of March.
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  4. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
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  5. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I grow my sweet peas in root trainers to minimise roots getting tangled, I also pinch out the tips when they have 3 or 4 leaves open, to encourage bushiness. Then I only have to disentangle the tops.
    I grow my sweet peas in root trainers to minimise roots getting tangled, I also pinch out the tips when they have 3 or 4 leaves open, to encourage bushiness. Then I only have to disentangle the tops.
    I grow my sweet peas in root trainers to minimise roots getting tangled, I also pinch out the tips when they have 3 or 4 leaves open, to encourage bushiness. Then I only have to disentangle the tops.
    I grow my sweet peas in root trainers to minimise roots getting tangled, I also pinch out the tips when they have 3 or 4 leaves open, to encourage bushiness. Then I only have to disentangle the tops.
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  7. 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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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I started using a post hole spade (long narrow with...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
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  9. 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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  10. Logan
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform...
    As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform voters, they were all very old and almost not awake.I dont see individual immigrants as a threat, I...
    As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform voters, they were all very old and almost not...
    As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform...
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  12. Sydney Carton

    Hedge dying?

    I can only identify the ivy in your photos, do you know what species your hedge is? The ivy has undoubtedly taken a hold over it, depriving it of light, nutrients and water. A close up of the...
    I can only identify the ivy in your photos, do you know what species your hedge is? The ivy has undoubtedly taken a hold over it, depriving it of light, nutrients and water. A close up of the hedging with leaves visible would be helpful.
    I can only identify the ivy in your photos, do you know what species your hedge is? The ivy has undoubtedly taken a hold over it, depriving it of light, nutrients and water. A close up of the hedging with leaves visible would be helpful.
    I can only identify the ivy in your photos, do you know what species your hedge is? The ivy has undoubtedly taken a hold over it, depriving it of light, nutrients and water. A close up of the...
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  13. 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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  14. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    HelloNot to be Controversial, but.....Never use a Roller on the Lawn to Flatten it. the only thing you will accomplish will be to Compact the Soil which in turn will affect the Growth of the...
    HelloNot to be Controversial, but.....Never use a Roller on the Lawn to Flatten it. the only thing you will accomplish will be to Compact the Soil which in turn will affect the Growth of the Grass.If you need to remove a Lump in the Lawn, Cut a H over the area and Lift the Turf, remove any...
    HelloNot to be Controversial, but.....Never use a Roller on the Lawn to Flatten it. the only thing you will accomplish will be to Compact the Soil which in turn will affect the Growth of the Grass.If you need to remove a Lump in the Lawn,...
    HelloNot to be Controversial, but.....Never use a Roller on the Lawn to Flatten it. the only thing you will accomplish will be to Compact the Soil which in turn will affect the Growth of the...
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  15. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    I have planted Deutzia which not only have a lovely green from early spring to late summer and allow planting of flowers around them. but they also have lovely flowers which are loved by bees and...
    I have planted Deutzia which not only have a lovely green from early spring to late summer and allow planting of flowers around them. but they also have lovely flowers which are loved by bees and butterflies in May/June. You could plant a Deutzia in the middle of your beds. They don't need care...
    I have planted Deutzia which not only have a lovely green from early spring to late summer and allow planting of flowers around them. but they also have lovely flowers which are loved by bees and butterflies in May/June. You could plant a...
    I have planted Deutzia which not only have a lovely green from early spring to late summer and allow planting of flowers around them. but they also have lovely flowers which are loved by bees and...
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  16. JWK
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  17. 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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  18. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
    Red Admiral, warming up in the morning sun.
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  19. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I have just made a new bed with roses and perennials, mostly sunny, clay soil with lots of compost worked in. These are what I planted between the roses, campanula, veronica, salvias, pink...
    I have just made a new bed with roses and perennials, mostly sunny, clay soil with lots of compost worked in. These are what I planted between the roses, campanula, veronica, salvias, pink penstemon, hemerocallis, anchusa, nepeta and lychnis coronaria. There is a nearby bed with lots of shrubs...
    I have just made a new bed with roses and perennials, mostly sunny, clay soil with lots of compost worked in. These are what I planted between the roses, campanula, veronica, salvias, pink penstemon, hemerocallis, anchusa, nepeta and lychnis...
    I have just made a new bed with roses and perennials, mostly sunny, clay soil with lots of compost worked in. These are what I planted between the roses, campanula, veronica, salvias, pink...
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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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