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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Looks like all price's are going up!!! oil looks like a big rise, just ordered more heating oil :yikes:
    Looks like all price's are going up!!! oil looks like a big rise, just ordered more heating oil :yikes:
    Looks like all price's are going up!!! oil looks like a big rise, just ordered more heating oil :yikes:
    Looks like all price's are going up!!! oil looks like a big rise, just ordered more heating oil :yikes:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 63 64 65
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    Jiffy
    Mar 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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    AuntyRach
    Mar 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is the link if anyone is interested.
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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    CanadianLori
    Mar 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
  4. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Mar 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
  6. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted...
    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted and collapsed but has sent out healthy suckers on the neighbour's side of the fence.The other,...
    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted and collapsed but has sent out healthy suckers on...
    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted...
    Bluebell Q, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM, Trees
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:27 AM
  7. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    The Bird Lady, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Michael Hewett
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:53 AM
  8. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Adam I, Mar 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Adam I
    Mar 2, 2026 at 12:24 PM
  9. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Kevin Cowans, Mar 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM, Other Plants
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    Kevin Cowans
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 62 63 64
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    Penny_Forthem
    Mar 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    And always better than Sunderland :biggrin:
    And always better than Sunderland :biggrin:
    And always better than Sunderland :biggrin:
    And always better than Sunderland :biggrin:
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    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 22 23 24
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    Selleri
    Mar 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'd never heard of water cremation before. Can't see it's any worse than any other method and better if more "green" IMO. Slightly more expensive according to the report but still an option if...
    I'd never heard of water cremation before. Can't see it's any worse than any other method and better if more "green" IMO. Slightly more expensive according to the report but still an option if wanted.
    I'd never heard of water cremation before. Can't see it's any worse than any other method and better if more "green" IMO. Slightly more expensive according to the report but still an option if wanted.
    I'd never heard of water cremation before. Can't see it's any worse than any other method and better if more "green" IMO. Slightly more expensive according to the report but still an option if...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 362 363 364
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    Philippa
    Mar 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
  13. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
  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.
    Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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    KT53
    Mar 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
  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
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM, Photo Competitions
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Mar 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
  16. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I grew the kalettes a couple of years ago - those that survived the slugs/snails were tasty. I'd certainly consider them again.
    I grew the kalettes a couple of years ago - those that survived the slugs/snails were tasty. I'd certainly consider them again.
    I grew the kalettes a couple of years ago - those that survived the slugs/snails were tasty. I'd certainly consider them again.
    I grew the kalettes a couple of years ago - those that survived the slugs/snails were tasty. I'd certainly consider them again.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Philippa
    Mar 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM
  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
    Fat Controller, Mar 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM, Tools And Equipment
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    Loofah
    Mar 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
  18. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    micearguers
    Mar 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
  19. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
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    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
  20. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 21 22 23
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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