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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including...
    It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including taking some of my deep cycle batteries to the hazardous waste depot. They don't charge to take the dead...
    It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including taking some of my deep cycle batteries to the...
    It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including...
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  2. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
    There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
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  3. CostasK

    Portuguese laurel under stress

    Having seen your last post now, the soil does look very dry to me.
    Having seen your last post now, the soil does look very dry to me.
    Having seen your last post now, the soil does look very dry to me.
    Having seen your last post now, the soil does look very dry to me.
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    One became three :biggrin:
    One became three :biggrin:
    One became three :biggrin:
    One became three :biggrin:
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
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  6. Tidemark

    Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?

    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions. :)
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges look a lot better but my Hands are aching.I am not...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
    With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
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  12. Fat Controller

    A film recommendation - I Swear

    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by heck this is one absolute gem.Portraying the true story of John Davidson, living with Tourette's...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by heck this is one absolute gem.Portraying the true...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by...
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  13. 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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  14. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here...
    Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here but my back is still niggling and we have dance cass this evening so I'm being careful.Well done...
    Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here but my back is still niggling and we have dance...
    Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here...
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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at...
    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at the primrose flowers. Haven't done it this year but now they are having a go at the forsythia flower buds.
    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at the primrose flowers. Haven't done it this year but...
    Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at...
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Logan
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