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  1. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our...
    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our second cat in 2008 two weeks after my cat had died. She slept on the same place on the sofa where two...
    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our second cat in 2008 two weeks after my cat had died. She...
    It makes perfect sense. Bella is still there, and he feels it. Animals do this. They have sense we lost in our evolution. Only a few still have it and they make it to a business.:)We got our...
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    On the way back from Heathrow, we stopped J12 and went to IKEA. I was looking for a chair for the garden which is low enough to relax. It's impossible to find a chair that is low enough to have...
    On the way back from Heathrow, we stopped J12 and went to IKEA. I was looking for a chair for the garden which is low enough to relax. It's impossible to find a chair that is low enough to have knees higher than the hip. I tried children seats (too small) and chairs for old children (too high)....
    On the way back from Heathrow, we stopped J12 and went to IKEA. I was looking for a chair for the garden which is low enough to relax. It's impossible to find a chair that is low enough to have knees higher than the hip. I tried children seats...
    On the way back from Heathrow, we stopped J12 and went to IKEA. I was looking for a chair for the garden which is low enough to relax. It's impossible to find a chair that is low enough to have...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cloudy but no fog, much drier than yesterday. Calm. 7c.
    Cloudy but no fog, much drier than yesterday. Calm. 7c.
    Cloudy but no fog, much drier than yesterday. Calm. 7c.
    Cloudy but no fog, much drier than yesterday. Calm. 7c.
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  4. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Vinca was a plague at least in my garden. I had to go.
    Vinca was a plague at least in my garden. I had to go.
    Vinca was a plague at least in my garden. I had to go.
    Vinca was a plague at least in my garden. I had to go.
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  5. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    @GreenFingeredPete The product I have is in the photo below. The one you show is not for vine weevils (but is good for bugs). I must say I am having difficulty finding somewhere that sells...
    @GreenFingeredPete The product I have is in the photo below. The one you show is not for vine weevils (but is good for bugs). I must say I am having difficulty finding somewhere that sells this Pravanto (Pravado) vine weevil killer. It may mean I also have to find a new supplier. I would use...
    @GreenFingeredPete The product I have is in the photo below. The one you show is not for vine weevils (but is good for bugs). I must say I am having difficulty finding somewhere that sells this Pravanto (Pravado) vine weevil killer. It may...
    @GreenFingeredPete The product I have is in the photo below. The one you show is not for vine weevils (but is good for bugs). I must say I am having difficulty finding somewhere that sells...
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  6. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    solidago virgaurea/ european goldenrod image by Jouko LehmuskallioHemp agrimonyWild CarrotMeadow Sweet When i have seen meadowsweet it colonised quite large areas. it has very...
    solidago virgaurea/ european goldenrod image by Jouko LehmuskallioHemp agrimonyWild CarrotMeadow Sweet When i have seen meadowsweet it colonised quite large areas. it has very distinctive beech-like corrugated leavesAnother flower I am seeing emerge this time of year that is...
    solidago virgaurea/ european goldenrod image by Jouko LehmuskallioHemp agrimonyWild CarrotMeadow Sweet When i have seen meadowsweet it colonised quite large areas. it has very distinctive beech-like corrugated leavesAnother flower...
    solidago virgaurea/ european goldenrod image by Jouko LehmuskallioHemp agrimonyWild CarrotMeadow Sweet When i have seen meadowsweet it colonised quite large areas. it has very...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Interesting thought how does the US propose to put Israel back in it's cage?
    Interesting thought how does the US propose to put Israel back in it's cage?
    Interesting thought how does the US propose to put Israel back in it's cage?
    Interesting thought how does the US propose to put Israel back in it's cage?
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the...
    I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the proboscis inserted in a flower.
    I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the proboscis inserted in a flower.
    I really appreciate and enjoy all the images on this thread.Last week I noticed peacock butterfly on Muscari armeniacum and took a few quick snapshots. On review this photo seems to show the...
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  9. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    My Sungold are all up as well but only one of the three Maskotka have germinated so I've sown another couple today for insurance.
    My Sungold are all up as well but only one of the three Maskotka have germinated so I've sown another couple today for insurance.
    My Sungold are all up as well but only one of the three Maskotka have germinated so I've sown another couple today for insurance.
    My Sungold are all up as well but only one of the three Maskotka have germinated so I've sown another couple today for insurance.
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  10. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
    Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
    Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
    Bizarre location isn't it? I've not seen any recent reports of that roost still being used but then I'm not as active on the birding scene as I used to be.
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  11. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello there everyone. Well what a farce last night turned out to be. We had no questions! Team captain had to drive to a nearby team headquarters to get a copy and cutting a long story short we...
    Hello there everyone. Well what a farce last night turned out to be. We had no questions! Team captain had to drive to a nearby team headquarters to get a copy and cutting a long story short we eventually got underway and team captain ended up being quiz meister. We lost again but it doesn't...
    Hello there everyone. Well what a farce last night turned out to be. We had no questions! Team captain had to drive to a nearby team headquarters to get a copy and cutting a long story short we eventually got underway and team captain ended up...
    Hello there everyone. Well what a farce last night turned out to be. We had no questions! Team captain had to drive to a nearby team headquarters to get a copy and cutting a long story short we...
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  12. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for...
    Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for less than £150 for the pair, they are beautiful and definitely not Morrisons cheapos! If I don’t...
    Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for less than £150 for the pair, they are beautiful...
    Thanks @AnniD and The huge Ali baba pots are at least 3 ft tall and both are perfect. There are similar pots not as big for sale on the net for over £300each! I certainly will not sell those for...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @lizzie27 I was surprised to see them this morning as when I last looked they didn't appear to be that far on. However I've had a virtually frost free winter only three mornings when the car...
    @lizzie27 I was surprised to see them this morning as when I last looked they didn't appear to be that far on. However I've had a virtually frost free winter only three mornings when the car window would have needed scraping and all the other spring bulbs have been equally early.
    @lizzie27 I was surprised to see them this morning as when I last looked they didn't appear to be that far on. However I've had a virtually frost free winter only three mornings when the car window would have needed scraping and all the other...
    @lizzie27 I was surprised to see them this morning as when I last looked they didn't appear to be that far on. However I've had a virtually frost free winter only three mornings when the car...
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  14. JWK
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  15. katecat58

    Paperwhite

    It doesn't have a drainage hole @Plantminded, they came in a set together, but they are not waterlogged. They were all very close together on my kitchen windowsill. I brought this one in the...
    It doesn't have a drainage hole @Plantminded, they came in a set together, but they are not waterlogged. They were all very close together on my kitchen windowsill. I brought this one in the dining room as it's warmer in here. The shoots feel strong and sturdy, not limp, they are just not...
    It doesn't have a drainage hole @Plantminded, they came in a set together, but they are not waterlogged. They were all very close together on my kitchen windowsill. I brought this one in the dining room as it's warmer in here. The shoots feel...
    It doesn't have a drainage hole @Plantminded, they came in a set together, but they are not waterlogged. They were all very close together on my kitchen windowsill. I brought this one in the...
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  16. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
    RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
    RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
    RE Aya,place with shoots flat & cover gemtly,they will grow up !
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  17. Thevictorian

    Kolkwitzia anyone?

    I hadn’t heard of it so looked it up. Burncoose Nurseries seems to like it, but they have good growing conditions and lots of space which it seems to need:Kolkwitzia - Growing Guide - Burncoose...
    I hadn’t heard of it so looked it up. Burncoose Nurseries seems to like it, but they have good growing conditions and lots of space which it seems to need:Kolkwitzia - Growing Guide - Burncoose NurseriesAbelia has similar flowers and may be a better option.
    I hadn’t heard of it so looked it up. Burncoose Nurseries seems to like it, but they have good growing conditions and lots of space which it seems to need:Kolkwitzia - Growing Guide - Burncoose NurseriesAbelia has similar flowers and may be a...
    I hadn’t heard of it so looked it up. Burncoose Nurseries seems to like it, but they have good growing conditions and lots of space which it seems to need:Kolkwitzia - Growing Guide - Burncoose...
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  18. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself :biggrin:. In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have...
    That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself :biggrin:. In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have many. Now I cut them periodically from December onwards as individual varieties show signs of wear...
    That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself :biggrin:. In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have many. Now I cut them periodically from December...
    That’s what I do @Michael Hewett, it’s a gardening technique known as pace yourself :biggrin:. In previous years I used to cut all my ornamental grasses down at the end of February. Quite a task as I have...
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  19. mark strong

    Patchy lawn solutions

    Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed...
    Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed killer, wait until the time period indicated in the instructions for your weed killer before sowing any...
    Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed killer, wait until the time period indicated in the...
    Most lawn weed killers also contain an inhibitor to prevent seed germination for a period of up to six weeks so you won’t find an effective combination product. After applying your chosen weed...
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  20. trogre

    T5 LED Batten

    There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the...
    There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the red/orange/yellow part of the spectrum for flowering plants and more towards the daylight/blue for the...
    There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the red/orange/yellow part of the spectrum for flowering...
    There's no need to concern yourself about the colour of the light for early growth. The different colour lights are for growing indoors to raise the plants to maturity with an emphasis on the...
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