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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I will look out for that, but some it will be to late as i've use these Out you come :biggrin:
    I will look out for that, but some it will be to late as i've use these Out you come :biggrin:
    I will look out for that, but some it will be to late as i've use these Out you come :biggrin:
    I will look out for that, but some it will be to late as i've use these Out you come :biggrin:
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  2. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days,...
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while back and still no show.
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while...
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days,...
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  3. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Early Purple orchids pushing their way up through the grass, Durlston Country Park.
    Early Purple orchids pushing their way up through the grass, Durlston Country Park.
    Early Purple orchids pushing their way up through the grass, Durlston Country Park.
    Early Purple orchids pushing their way up through the grass, Durlston Country Park.
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  4. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
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  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    We have very fancy office chairs and occasionally when I'm frustrated I stick my legs out and propel myself to go around and around, yelling (in moderate, office appropriate level) WEEEEEE....
    We have very fancy office chairs and occasionally when I'm frustrated I stick my legs out and propel myself to go around and around, yelling (in moderate, office appropriate level) WEEEEEE.Young people around me look shocked and normal aged people laugh and nod, and sometimes join me.Ah...
    We have very fancy office chairs and occasionally when I'm frustrated I stick my legs out and propel myself to go around and around, yelling (in moderate, office appropriate level) WEEEEEE.Young people around me look shocked and normal aged...
    We have very fancy office chairs and occasionally when I'm frustrated I stick my legs out and propel myself to go around and around, yelling (in moderate, office appropriate level) WEEEEEE....
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  6. Victoria
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    Euphorbia obesa

    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Snow at easter is not rare here, but I'm guessing you have had enough by now.
    Snow at easter is not rare here, but I'm guessing you have had enough by now.
    Snow at easter is not rare here, but I'm guessing you have had enough by now.
    Snow at easter is not rare here, but I'm guessing you have had enough by now.
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    How irritating... we were out this evening at a rehearsal so missed Gardener's World, and @Ladybird4 , the River Shannon wildlife programme. We're living half a mile from Loch Derg, which is part...
    How irritating... we were out this evening at a rehearsal so missed Gardener's World, and @Ladybird4 , the River Shannon wildlife programme. We're living half a mile from Loch Derg, which is part of the Shannon. No i-player here so we'll look out for a repeat.However, I note that GW is...
    How irritating... we were out this evening at a rehearsal so missed Gardener's World, and @Ladybird4 , the River Shannon wildlife programme. We're living half a mile from Loch Derg, which is part of the Shannon. No i-player here so we'll look...
    How irritating... we were out this evening at a rehearsal so missed Gardener's World, and @Ladybird4 , the River Shannon wildlife programme. We're living half a mile from Loch Derg, which is part...
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  9. Victoria

    Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)

    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I lived in London from age 22 to 29 and didn't need to drive but then OH and I bought a house in Harrow with no transprot link to the office so I learned to drive and then went on a car...
    I lived in London from age 22 to 29 and didn't need to drive but then OH and I bought a house in Harrow with no transprot link to the office so I learned to drive and then went on a car maintenance course to save money. I learned to do a 13000 mile service but drew the line at brake pads and...
    I lived in London from age 22 to 29 and didn't need to drive but then OH and I bought a house in Harrow with no transprot link to the office so I learned to drive and then went on a car maintenance course to save money. I learned to do a 13000...
    I lived in London from age 22 to 29 and didn't need to drive but then OH and I bought a house in Harrow with no transprot link to the office so I learned to drive and then went on a car...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Weather was really nice here this morning , so we got out in the garden early for an hr. Emptied the roly composter contents onto one the veg raised bed..late doing this. But will be fine as...
    Weather was really nice here this morning , so we got out in the garden early for an hr. Emptied the roly composter contents onto one the veg raised bed..late doing this. But will be fine as wont be planting anything in there till May ie runner beans,cucumbers etc. Sowed some pepper seeds for...
    Weather was really nice here this morning , so we got out in the garden early for an hr. Emptied the roly composter contents onto one the veg raised bed..late doing this. But will be fine as wont be planting anything in there till May ie runner...
    Weather was really nice here this morning , so we got out in the garden early for an hr. Emptied the roly composter contents onto one the veg raised bed..late doing this. But will be fine as...
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  12. JWK
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  13. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a...
    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.
    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.
    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a...
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  14. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
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  15. Selleri
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    The art of seed sowing this spring

    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just...
    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just a few days of bottom heat makes a massive difference for chillies especially.
    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just a few days of bottom heat makes a massive...
    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just...
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  16. hailbopp

    Couple of questions re Oriental Lilies

    We have a storm brewing in wales , let’s hope they get blown into England lol
    We have a storm brewing in wales , let’s hope they get blown into England lol
    We have a storm brewing in wales , let’s hope they get blown into England lol
    We have a storm brewing in wales , let’s hope they get blown into England lol
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  17. Victoria
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    Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)

    Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
    Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
    Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
    Got the big ones denuded and out this morning ...
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  18. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    @Plantminded Sadly, even small bins have also been known to stray :biggrin:
    @Plantminded Sadly, even small bins have also been known to stray :biggrin:
    @Plantminded Sadly, even small bins have also been known to stray :biggrin:
    @Plantminded Sadly, even small bins have also been known to stray :biggrin:
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  19. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
    They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.
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  20. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine marten and badger.
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine marten and badger.
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
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