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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you...
    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you the north wind has been cold today. We have been decorating our bedroom so no gardening this week but...
    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you the north wind has been cold today. We have been...
    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
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  4. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a distance as you work.The Spear and Jackson model...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
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  5. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Beautiful
    Beautiful
    Beautiful
    Beautiful
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am going to sign out for tonight so good night all you lovely people and I will see you all tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a lovely day in the garden.
    I am going to sign out for tonight so good night all you lovely people and I will see you all tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a lovely day in the garden.
    I am going to sign out for tonight so good night all you lovely people and I will see you all tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a lovely day in the garden.
    I am going to sign out for tonight so good night all you lovely people and I will see you all tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a lovely day in the garden.
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  7. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
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  8. JWK
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  9. GreenFingeredPete
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    Visiting Gardens

    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
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  10. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes?...
    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes? might buy some, expensive potatoes but since we can save them indefinately why not
    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes? might buy some, expensive potatoes but since we...
    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes?...
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  11. Robodendron

    ID please!

    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
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  12. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
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  13. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
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  14. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear....
    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear. Hopefully they'll make an appearance in the next couple of days.I've got 120 modules multi sown of all...
    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear. Hopefully they'll make an appearance in the next couple...
    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear....
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  15. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
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  16. pete
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    Electric cars.

    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that...
    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that has a half decent Ice engine and a tiny electric one. I'm not looking at the plug in version, getting...
    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that has a half decent Ice engine and a tiny electric...
    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that...
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  17. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower...
    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower buds.Scilla lucilliae (aka Chiondoxia lucillae) Double narcissus Scilla mischtschenkoanaArisarum...
    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower buds.Scilla lucilliae (aka Chiondoxia lucillae) ...
    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower...
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  19. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and...
    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and NATO's chief is refusing to let the allaince get involved. Good.Meanwhile, the increasingly...
    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and NATO's chief is refusing to let the allaince get...
    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and...
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  20. Chilled

    looking for a weed killer that kills grass as well as weeds

    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over...
    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over when you've made a cup of tea... ...and maybe consider putting a weed membrane down with some gravel...
    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over when you've made a cup of tea... ...and maybe...
    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over...
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