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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, partly cloudy and a moderate breeze Temp 8c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.53 Sunset 17.48 There's still a lot of places where it's boggy.
    Good morning all, partly cloudy and a moderate breeze Temp 8c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.53 Sunset 17.48 There's still a lot of places where it's boggy.
    Good morning all, partly cloudy and a moderate breeze Temp 8c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.53 Sunset 17.48 There's still a lot of places where it's boggy.
    Good morning all, partly cloudy and a moderate breeze Temp 8c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.53 Sunset 17.48 There's still a lot of places where it's boggy.
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and containers. There are also tomatoes for hanging...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
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  3. shiney
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  4. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Is the gold in its name for the colour of the fruits, @CostasK? The flowers are certainly a lovely shade of crimson. :blue thumb:
    Is the gold in its name for the colour of the fruits, @CostasK? The flowers are certainly a lovely shade of crimson. :blue thumb:
    Is the gold in its name for the colour of the fruits, @CostasK? The flowers are certainly a lovely shade of crimson. :blue thumb:
    Is the gold in its name for the colour of the fruits, @CostasK? The flowers are certainly a lovely shade of crimson. :blue thumb:
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  5. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    They are not totally hardy in my experience depending on species. I assume you are somewhere mild in winter.I also tend to think they are not long lived here in the UK mostly and dont reach a...
    They are not totally hardy in my experience depending on species. I assume you are somewhere mild in winter.I also tend to think they are not long lived here in the UK mostly and dont reach a great age.
    They are not totally hardy in my experience depending on species. I assume you are somewhere mild in winter.I also tend to think they are not long lived here in the UK mostly and dont reach a great age.
    They are not totally hardy in my experience depending on species. I assume you are somewhere mild in winter.I also tend to think they are not long lived here in the UK mostly and dont reach a...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
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  7. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    Thanks for that, it's very useful. I'll save the page and have a better look tomorrow when I'm less tired
    Thanks for that, it's very useful. I'll save the page and have a better look tomorrow when I'm less tired
    Thanks for that, it's very useful. I'll save the page and have a better look tomorrow when I'm less tired
    Thanks for that, it's very useful. I'll save the page and have a better look tomorrow when I'm less tired
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  8. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I...
    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I have had many of them and they liked clay soil.I have a Mullein seed package and start to sow them...
    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I have had many of them and they liked clay soil.I...
    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I...
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  9. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Probably worth giving it a careful trim back to shape now before the new growth starts, just had to do that last week with an overgrown one we missed in Autumn.Lavenders look nice when in fresh...
    Probably worth giving it a careful trim back to shape now before the new growth starts, just had to do that last week with an overgrown one we missed in Autumn.Lavenders look nice when in fresh growth and flower, but rather poor the rest of the year if in the ground imho. If just one or two...
    Probably worth giving it a careful trim back to shape now before the new growth starts, just had to do that last week with an overgrown one we missed in Autumn.Lavenders look nice when in fresh growth and flower, but rather poor the rest of the...
    Probably worth giving it a careful trim back to shape now before the new growth starts, just had to do that last week with an overgrown one we missed in Autumn.Lavenders look nice when in fresh...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. That is very interesting I have battled with equisetum in my garden, on my drive etc. for over 40 years so finding something useful to do with the 'stuff' is...
    A very good morning one and all. That is very interesting I have battled with equisetum in my garden, on my drive etc. for over 40 years so finding something useful to do with the 'stuff' is helpful. My paternal Granddad - also a North East miner - told me once that they used to find its roots...
    A very good morning one and all. That is very interesting I have battled with equisetum in my garden, on my drive etc. for over 40 years so finding something useful to do with the 'stuff' is helpful. My paternal Granddad - also a North East...
    A very good morning one and all. That is very interesting I have battled with equisetum in my garden, on my drive etc. for over 40 years so finding something useful to do with the 'stuff' is...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The magpies are having another go! Gotta love optimism. :)They are bringing in twigs this morning and seem to be testing different places. One has settled on a spot higher up than before and...
    The magpies are having another go! Gotta love optimism. :)They are bringing in twigs this morning and seem to be testing different places. One has settled on a spot higher up than before and very close to the central trunk, which will be a tight fit but less prone to wind wobble. The other...
    The magpies are having another go! Gotta love optimism. :)They are bringing in twigs this morning and seem to be testing different places. One has settled on a spot higher up than before and very close to the central trunk, which will be a...
    The magpies are having another go! Gotta love optimism. :)They are bringing in twigs this morning and seem to be testing different places. One has settled on a spot higher up than before and...
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through the town and over the medway bridge to the market,...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
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  13. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration haha. I picked up a couple of heucherella marmalade and...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
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  14. 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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  15. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
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  16. 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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  17. Fat Controller

    Anyone got/used a Pro-Seeder?

    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
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  18. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure of your garden. To reduce the time needed to maintain your garden at the moment, I’d be tempted to...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure of your garden. To reduce the time needed to...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure...
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  19. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.
    upload_2026-3-1_8-47-8.jpeg 20260226_160149.jpg IMG_20260301_111623.jpg DSC05585.jpeg Witch Hazel.jpg Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.jpg
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  20. JWK
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