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  1. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
    I kept it last year so that an old one was removed when a new one came out. I don't want to have a tree fern without fronds.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My friend's mother donated her body to science. (She had dementia, and they can learn a lot from looking at the brain dissected.) Anyway, my friend found it quite stressful. The person has to...
    My friend's mother donated her body to science. (She had dementia, and they can learn a lot from looking at the brain dissected.) Anyway, my friend found it quite stressful. The person has to die during the day, so the body can be collected within a certain time-frame, and it can be yrs...
    My friend's mother donated her body to science. (She had dementia, and they can learn a lot from looking at the brain dissected.) Anyway, my friend found it quite stressful. The person has to die during the day, so the body can be collected...
    My friend's mother donated her body to science. (She had dementia, and they can learn a lot from looking at the brain dissected.) Anyway, my friend found it quite stressful. The person has to...
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  3. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
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  4. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
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  5. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
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  6. Tidemark

    Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?

    I use one of these on my porcelain patio - works well but may damage soft surfaces so I use 'wet and forget' or 'patio magic' for other paved areas.
    I use one of these on my porcelain patio - works well but may damage soft surfaces so I use 'wet and forget' or 'patio magic' for other paved areas.
    I use one of these on my porcelain patio - works well but may damage soft surfaces so I use 'wet and forget' or 'patio magic' for other paved areas.
    I use one of these on my porcelain patio - works well but may damage soft surfaces so I use 'wet and forget' or 'patio magic' for other paved areas.
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello there everyone. Well I have to report that we lost again last night but nothing like the thrashing of last week. The weather was very odd though as it was very foggy in places and the...
    Hello there everyone. Well I have to report that we lost again last night but nothing like the thrashing of last week. The weather was very odd though as it was very foggy in places and the motorway we travelled on is one of those still without lights so it was quite a surreal journey. I was...
    Hello there everyone. Well I have to report that we lost again last night but nothing like the thrashing of last week. The weather was very odd though as it was very foggy in places and the motorway we travelled on is one of those still without...
    Hello there everyone. Well I have to report that we lost again last night but nothing like the thrashing of last week. The weather was very odd though as it was very foggy in places and the...
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Frustratingly, I need to get petrol this week so better do so today - I generally fill my tank every 2-3 weeks, so it might look as though I am panic buying, but the opposite is true, I am just...
    Frustratingly, I need to get petrol this week so better do so today - I generally fill my tank every 2-3 weeks, so it might look as though I am panic buying, but the opposite is true, I am just down to quarter of a tank
    Frustratingly, I need to get petrol this week so better do so today - I generally fill my tank every 2-3 weeks, so it might look as though I am panic buying, but the opposite is true, I am just down to quarter of a tank
    Frustratingly, I need to get petrol this week so better do so today - I generally fill my tank every 2-3 weeks, so it might look as though I am panic buying, but the opposite is true, I am just...
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  9. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do well with compeition.If you think they need it,...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
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  10. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Light to medium cloud and dry.It should be another dry day.It’s full moon this evening - The Worm Moon.
    Light to medium cloud and dry.It should be another dry day.It’s full moon this evening - The Worm Moon.
    Light to medium cloud and dry.It should be another dry day.It’s full moon this evening - The Worm Moon.
    Light to medium cloud and dry.It should be another dry day.It’s full moon this evening - The Worm Moon.
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Right, another lovely day in prospect. I am going to get one thing done in the garden today. I am, I tells ya! No matter my back feels like it is held in a vice. I will prevail. :blue thumb:So, what...
    Right, another lovely day in prospect. I am going to get one thing done in the garden today. I am, I tells ya! No matter my back feels like it is held in a vice. I will prevail. :blue thumb:So, what should be top of the list? And should I do it first thing, so I can bask in the glow of achievement...
    Right, another lovely day in prospect. I am going to get one thing done in the garden today. I am, I tells ya! No matter my back feels like it is held in a vice. I will prevail. :blue thumb:So, what should be top of the list? And should I do it first...
    Right, another lovely day in prospect. I am going to get one thing done in the garden today. I am, I tells ya! No matter my back feels like it is held in a vice. I will prevail. :blue thumb:So, what...
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Logan
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  16. 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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  17. 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.
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  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a picture of my front garden.So the driveway on the...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
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  19. 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...
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  20. 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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