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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it warranted being displayed.
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
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  5. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
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  6. 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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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Do you scrump those oranges.:biggrin: I'll nip over and paint that wall for you.
    Do you scrump those oranges.:biggrin: I'll nip over and paint that wall for you.
    Do you scrump those oranges.:biggrin: I'll nip over and paint that wall for you.
    Do you scrump those oranges.:biggrin: I'll nip over and paint that wall for you.
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  8. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
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  9. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera Marmalade. I have two of them. The colours vary a bit...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
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  10. 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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  11. Logan
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  12. JWK
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  13. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
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  15. 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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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that with the milder winters they were growing too much...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I wouldn't trust the Iranian regime as far as I could throw them, they are just corrupt religious nutcases, and dangerous ones at that, my only worry is its only half hearted yet again and with no...
    I wouldn't trust the Iranian regime as far as I could throw them, they are just corrupt religious nutcases, and dangerous ones at that, my only worry is its only half hearted yet again and with no end plan to back it up.
    I wouldn't trust the Iranian regime as far as I could throw them, they are just corrupt religious nutcases, and dangerous ones at that, my only worry is its only half hearted yet again and with no end plan to back it up.
    I wouldn't trust the Iranian regime as far as I could throw them, they are just corrupt religious nutcases, and dangerous ones at that, my only worry is its only half hearted yet again and with no...
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  20. 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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