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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thank you all. She gave me a very generous M & S voucher for Christmas, which I haven't yet spent. I want to buy something by which to remember her (though she was a vivacious woman you could...
    Thank you all. She gave me a very generous M & S voucher for Christmas, which I haven't yet spent. I want to buy something by which to remember her (though she was a vivacious woman you could never forget), We visited many countries together, always a laugh, a moan at the food, (her) a lecture...
    Thank you all. She gave me a very generous M & S voucher for Christmas, which I haven't yet spent. I want to buy something by which to remember her (though she was a vivacious woman you could never forget), We visited many countries together,...
    Thank you all. She gave me a very generous M & S voucher for Christmas, which I haven't yet spent. I want to buy something by which to remember her (though she was a vivacious woman you could...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunny all day with light winds from the south east temp 12c feels like 11c
    Sunny all day with light winds from the south east temp 12c feels like 11c
    Sunny all day with light winds from the south east temp 12c feels like 11c
    Sunny all day with light winds from the south east temp 12c feels like 11c
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Have you seen this thread? Gardens and Pretty Places we have visitedWhen I was a student nurse in London years ago Regent's Park and Green Park kept me sane.Beth Chatto's Garden is lovely in...
    Have you seen this thread? Gardens and Pretty Places we have visitedWhen I was a student nurse in London years ago Regent's Park and Green Park kept me sane.Beth Chatto's Garden is lovely in spring and summer.
    Have you seen this thread? Gardens and Pretty Places we have visitedWhen I was a student nurse in London years ago Regent's Park and Green Park kept me sane.Beth Chatto's Garden is lovely in spring and summer.
    Have you seen this thread? Gardens and Pretty Places we have visitedWhen I was a student nurse in London years ago Regent's Park and Green Park kept me sane.Beth Chatto's Garden is lovely in...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The brainwashing makes me so sad. Such a lot of time and energy wasted on pointless rituals. IMV, religion has been the biggest hindrance to human progress.
    The brainwashing makes me so sad. Such a lot of time and energy wasted on pointless rituals. IMV, religion has been the biggest hindrance to human progress.
    The brainwashing makes me so sad. Such a lot of time and energy wasted on pointless rituals. IMV, religion has been the biggest hindrance to human progress.
    The brainwashing makes me so sad. Such a lot of time and energy wasted on pointless rituals. IMV, religion has been the biggest hindrance to human progress.
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Loving the ladybirds @simone_in_wiltshire . Thanks for the tip about the camera.
    Loving the ladybirds @simone_in_wiltshire . Thanks for the tip about the camera.
    Loving the ladybirds @simone_in_wiltshire . Thanks for the tip about the camera.
    Loving the ladybirds @simone_in_wiltshire . Thanks for the tip about the camera.
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  6. welshone

    Anyone ID this climber/trailer in photo

    I have one but it is not blooming yet.
    I have one but it is not blooming yet.
    I have one but it is not blooming yet.
    I have one but it is not blooming yet.
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    As mentioned before, I got petrol at £1.26.7 on Monday at my local independent garage. Today I noticed it's up to £1.33.7 . Not a surprise but we all know that the increased cost of crude...
    As mentioned before, I got petrol at £1.26.7 on Monday at my local independent garage. Today I noticed it's up to £1.33.7 . Not a surprise but we all know that the increased cost of crude oils won't filter through for another 3-4 weeks.
    As mentioned before, I got petrol at £1.26.7 on Monday at my local independent garage. Today I noticed it's up to £1.33.7 . Not a surprise but we all know that the increased cost of crude oils won't filter through for another 3-4 weeks.
    As mentioned before, I got petrol at £1.26.7 on Monday at my local independent garage. Today I noticed it's up to £1.33.7 . Not a surprise but we all know that the increased cost of crude...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thank you. I spoke to 111 and they suggested cocodamol, so now less pain but a bit sleepy.
    Thank you. I spoke to 111 and they suggested cocodamol, so now less pain but a bit sleepy.
    Thank you. I spoke to 111 and they suggested cocodamol, so now less pain but a bit sleepy.
    Thank you. I spoke to 111 and they suggested cocodamol, so now less pain but a bit sleepy.
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  9. hailbopp

    Not a clue, there is not much to go by atm!

    Could they be Agapanthus? Mine have roots like that.
    Could they be Agapanthus? Mine have roots like that.
    Could they be Agapanthus? Mine have roots like that.
    Could they be Agapanthus? Mine have roots like that.
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long...
    A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long time. Taken through the conservatory window into the sun so not very sharp
    A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long time. Taken through the conservatory window into the...
    A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  11. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
    A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
    A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
    A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
    Admiral 1.jpg three Admirals.jpg Hum 5.jpg Hum 1.jpg Hummer 5.jpg Hum 1.jpg
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  12. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Well. I've remembered to sow my squished tomatoes but unfortunately,I can't remember where I put them. I've probably thrown the bit of kitchen towel away. Not too late to resquish,I believe. I'll...
    Well. I've remembered to sow my squished tomatoes but unfortunately,I can't remember where I put them. I've probably thrown the bit of kitchen towel away. Not too late to resquish,I believe. I'll find something I like the taste of and sow them fresh. It won't take long to see if I was...
    Well. I've remembered to sow my squished tomatoes but unfortunately,I can't remember where I put them. I've probably thrown the bit of kitchen towel away. Not too late to resquish,I believe. I'll find something I like the taste of and sow them...
    Well. I've remembered to sow my squished tomatoes but unfortunately,I can't remember where I put them. I've probably thrown the bit of kitchen towel away. Not too late to resquish,I believe. I'll...
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  13. Plumdodo

    Advice on raised beds please

    When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
    When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
    When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
    When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
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  14. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Daffodils and Blossom
    Daffodils and Blossom
    Daffodils and Blossom
    Daffodils and Blossom
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  15. CostasK

    Portuguese laurel under stress

    Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the...
    Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the planting hole would have been enough. I should have done my homework beforehand.When it was soaking...
    Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the planting hole would have been enough. I should have done...
    Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the...
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  16. DaveyB

    Photinia red robin help

    Sometimes things just fail. You might have a wetspot in that area which could have caused root problems. If there are no obvious signs above ground, then I would have a gentle look at some of its...
    Sometimes things just fail. You might have a wetspot in that area which could have caused root problems. If there are no obvious signs above ground, then I would have a gentle look at some of its roots to see if that is the problem.
    Sometimes things just fail. You might have a wetspot in that area which could have caused root problems. If there are no obvious signs above ground, then I would have a gentle look at some of its roots to see if that is the problem.
    Sometimes things just fail. You might have a wetspot in that area which could have caused root problems. If there are no obvious signs above ground, then I would have a gentle look at some of its...
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  17. 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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  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
    Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
    Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
    Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
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  19. 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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  20. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Someone a couple of doors away from me bought an EV and wanted a home charger on the wall. Turns out they had to dig up the neighbours drive way to put the cable in.Don't know all the ins and...
    Someone a couple of doors away from me bought an EV and wanted a home charger on the wall. Turns out they had to dig up the neighbours drive way to put the cable in.Don't know all the ins and outs about it but I think the houses are on shared cables up the drive ways and it splits further...
    Someone a couple of doors away from me bought an EV and wanted a home charger on the wall. Turns out they had to dig up the neighbours drive way to put the cable in.Don't know all the ins and outs about it but I think the houses are on shared...
    Someone a couple of doors away from me bought an EV and wanted a home charger on the wall. Turns out they had to dig up the neighbours drive way to put the cable in.Don't know all the ins and...
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