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  1. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to...
    That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to just lay it on the surface of the compost rather than in it, reason the air temp varies more...
    That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to just lay it on the surface of the compost rather...
    That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to...
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon all. Thoughts are with your relatives & friends caught up in the latest world madness.Minus 3 last night, but blue sky and sunshine! I had an early walk, taking the latest mouse...
    Good afternoon all. Thoughts are with your relatives & friends caught up in the latest world madness.Minus 3 last night, but blue sky and sunshine! I had an early walk, taking the latest mouse caught in the humane trap in a kitchen cupboard, releasing it into woodland a fair distance from...
    Good afternoon all. Thoughts are with your relatives & friends caught up in the latest world madness.Minus 3 last night, but blue sky and sunshine! I had an early walk, taking the latest mouse caught in the humane trap in a kitchen cupboard,...
    Good afternoon all. Thoughts are with your relatives & friends caught up in the latest world madness.Minus 3 last night, but blue sky and sunshine! I had an early walk, taking the latest mouse...
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  3. 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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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A lovely sunmorning. Registered 21c on the patio so we've been sitting outdoors getting free vitamin D , Jenny namaste
    A lovely sunmorning. Registered 21c on the patio so we've been sitting outdoors getting free vitamin D , Jenny namaste
    A lovely sunmorning. Registered 21c on the patio so we've been sitting outdoors getting free vitamin D , Jenny namaste
    A lovely sunmorning. Registered 21c on the patio so we've been sitting outdoors getting free vitamin D , Jenny namaste
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Beautiful day here so I jet washed the back garden which is mainly paved. Managed to trip over one of the uneven slabs and I have cut my elbow and my knee and feeling generally bruised. Hopefully...
    Beautiful day here so I jet washed the back garden which is mainly paved. Managed to trip over one of the uneven slabs and I have cut my elbow and my knee and feeling generally bruised. Hopefully a hot bath later will help. My shoes were wet through and filthy so I put them in the washing...
    Beautiful day here so I jet washed the back garden which is mainly paved. Managed to trip over one of the uneven slabs and I have cut my elbow and my knee and feeling generally bruised. Hopefully a hot bath later will help. My shoes were wet...
    Beautiful day here so I jet washed the back garden which is mainly paved. Managed to trip over one of the uneven slabs and I have cut my elbow and my knee and feeling generally bruised. Hopefully...
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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. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"Considers!!!!!!! It's a UK base which has been attacked. UK families which have been...
    UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"Considers!!!!!!! It's a UK base which has been attacked. UK families which have been evacuated. But this Government is only considering sending a warship. France and Greece have already...
    UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"Considers!!!!!!! It's a UK base which has been attacked. UK families which have been evacuated. But this Government is only considering...
    UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus"Considers!!!!!!! It's a UK base which has been attacked. UK families which have been...
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  8. JWK
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    One lonely tulip ahead of all the rest
    One lonely tulip ahead of all the rest
    One lonely tulip ahead of all the rest
    One lonely tulip ahead of all the rest
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  10. CostasK

    Portuguese laurel under stress

    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly...
    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly should have soaked it, you are right. Soaking it also get rid of some of the compacted soil, I can...
    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly should have soaked it, you are right. Soaking it also...
    Thanks @Plantminded I think the colour of the soil in the photo makes it seem that way, but it doesn't feel dry. I will water the planting hole thoroughly before putting it back. I certainly...
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    Just checked my lidl, they don't have bulbs at all. And I dislike how they changed the layout of the shop.
    Just checked my lidl, they don't have bulbs at all. And I dislike how they changed the layout of the shop.
    Just checked my lidl, they don't have bulbs at all. And I dislike how they changed the layout of the shop.
    Just checked my lidl, they don't have bulbs at all. And I dislike how they changed the layout of the shop.
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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