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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre...
    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre refill job on the days the cars aren't thirsty.
    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre refill job on the days the cars aren't thirsty.
    That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I started cutting out some of the smaller sized berberis stems, using a new handsaw was easier than expected as the wood is softish.In the late afternoon, OH walked up the garden to have a look...
    I started cutting out some of the smaller sized berberis stems, using a new handsaw was easier than expected as the wood is softish.In the late afternoon, OH walked up the garden to have a look wearing only his rubber garden clogs - big mistake! He limped back inside with a thick half-inch...
    I started cutting out some of the smaller sized berberis stems, using a new handsaw was easier than expected as the wood is softish.In the late afternoon, OH walked up the garden to have a look wearing only his rubber garden clogs - big...
    I started cutting out some of the smaller sized berberis stems, using a new handsaw was easier than expected as the wood is softish.In the late afternoon, OH walked up the garden to have a look...
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  3. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
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  4. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Grevillea, the flowers have been in formation since December and are just starting to open up.
    Grevillea, the flowers have been in formation since December and are just starting to open up.
    Grevillea, the flowers have been in formation since December and are just starting to open up.
    Grevillea, the flowers have been in formation since December and are just starting to open up.
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    No @lizzie27, it's Thursday. Washing the car and packing tomorrow. If there is any time over I will weed the last bed and maybe the raspberries that I haven't got around to yet.
    No @lizzie27, it's Thursday. Washing the car and packing tomorrow. If there is any time over I will weed the last bed and maybe the raspberries that I haven't got around to yet.
    No @lizzie27, it's Thursday. Washing the car and packing tomorrow. If there is any time over I will weed the last bed and maybe the raspberries that I haven't got around to yet.
    No @lizzie27, it's Thursday. Washing the car and packing tomorrow. If there is any time over I will weed the last bed and maybe the raspberries that I haven't got around to yet.
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was grey most of the day and it’s a bit chilly tonight. It should be brighter tomorrow though.
    It was grey most of the day and it’s a bit chilly tonight. It should be brighter tomorrow though.
    It was grey most of the day and it’s a bit chilly tonight. It should be brighter tomorrow though.
    It was grey most of the day and it’s a bit chilly tonight. It should be brighter tomorrow though.
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My book club's book this month is On the Beach - chosen by me!
    My book club's book this month is On the Beach - chosen by me!
    My book club's book this month is On the Beach - chosen by me!
    My book club's book this month is On the Beach - chosen by me!
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  8. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
    Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
    Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
    Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
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  9. 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...
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  10. Logan
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  11. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
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  12. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
    Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
    Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
    Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years...
    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years gardens. :)
    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years gardens. :)
    Wow @GreenFingeredPete ! You should count each pot as it's own raised garden and feel really proud of just how much you have going on there. I'm looking forward to any pics you share of this years...
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  14. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That looks gorgeous @Victoria
    That looks gorgeous @Victoria
    That looks gorgeous @Victoria
    That looks gorgeous @Victoria
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  15. 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...
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  16. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation...
    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation no matter how small.That is why my Patio is shaped the way it is.Kevin
    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation no matter how small.That is why my Patio is...
    Hello @CanadianLoriBeing Autistic, I absolutely understand :wallbanging:I mentioned somewhere previously, but, I do not like Straight Lines as, to me, there is no such thing, there is always a deviation...
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  17. Danny1978

    Plant ideas please

    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade into the background and make the plants in front...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
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  18. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    (The Child's photo this morning before 6am)Getting there :)
    (The Child's photo this morning before 6am)Getting there :)
    (The Child's photo this morning before 6am)Getting there :)
    (The Child's photo this morning before 6am)Getting there :)
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  19. 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
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  20. machtucker

    Ideas for shady front garden....

    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for that area.
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for...
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
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