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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The oil price has risen yet again - some advice is buy now others suggest to hold on. What are others doing ?
    The oil price has risen yet again - some advice is buy now others suggest to hold on. What are others doing ?
    The oil price has risen yet again - some advice is buy now others suggest to hold on. What are others doing ?
    The oil price has risen yet again - some advice is buy now others suggest to hold on. What are others doing ?
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old...
    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old houses so perhaps sometimes it's a case of what you are used to as you grow up. My first house, bought...
    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old houses so perhaps sometimes it's a case of what you...
    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old...
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  3. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
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  4. Jenny_Aster

    Potatoes or Beans? Decisions decisions...

    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    No, i am only doing these in groups of 12 as I have initially started growing in plugs, as the grow light is built in to the cover.I have had great success with my sweet peas that have no grow...
    No, i am only doing these in groups of 12 as I have initially started growing in plugs, as the grow light is built in to the cover.I have had great success with my sweet peas that have no grow lights, these are on the windowsill, these will be the first to be hardened off as I need the...
    No, i am only doing these in groups of 12 as I have initially started growing in plugs, as the grow light is built in to the cover.I have had great success with my sweet peas that have no grow lights, these are on the windowsill, these will be...
    No, i am only doing these in groups of 12 as I have initially started growing in plugs, as the grow light is built in to the cover.I have had great success with my sweet peas that have no grow...
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  6. Inkymink
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Nice and sunny, but it's been to dry so we need some rain :biggrin:
    Nice and sunny, but it's been to dry so we need some rain :biggrin:
    Nice and sunny, but it's been to dry so we need some rain :biggrin:
    Nice and sunny, but it's been to dry so we need some rain :biggrin:
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well it took him a while to spot your handiwork @Obelix-Vendée but he got there in the end. Pleased the battery problem has been sorted - tell your OH, no more leaving the light on.
    Well it took him a while to spot your handiwork @Obelix-Vendée but he got there in the end. Pleased the battery problem has been sorted - tell your OH, no more leaving the light on.
    Well it took him a while to spot your handiwork @Obelix-Vendée but he got there in the end. Pleased the battery problem has been sorted - tell your OH, no more leaving the light on.
    Well it took him a while to spot your handiwork @Obelix-Vendée but he got there in the end. Pleased the battery problem has been sorted - tell your OH, no more leaving the light on.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It was unexpectedly dry yesterday morning, so I went out to collect all the weeds and other removals from the flower beds to take to the compost heap. Then it rained a little. Not a problem, carry...
    It was unexpectedly dry yesterday morning, so I went out to collect all the weeds and other removals from the flower beds to take to the compost heap. Then it rained a little. Not a problem, carry on. It dried up - hooray! More weeds moved. And then the hailstones arrived. I admitted defeat and...
    It was unexpectedly dry yesterday morning, so I went out to collect all the weeds and other removals from the flower beds to take to the compost heap. Then it rained a little. Not a problem, carry on. It dried up - hooray! More weeds moved. And...
    It was unexpectedly dry yesterday morning, so I went out to collect all the weeds and other removals from the flower beds to take to the compost heap. Then it rained a little. Not a problem, carry...
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  10. Kevin Cowans

    Mo Bacter after using Iron Sulphate on Moss in Lawns

    We used Mo last year and it has worked fairly well but as said its too early and cold for it to work and if applied it may well be washed away by the rain. The bag states it needs 12c before it...
    We used Mo last year and it has worked fairly well but as said its too early and cold for it to work and if applied it may well be washed away by the rain. The bag states it needs 12c before it can work properly, you will also see that it states you can apply Lime about now if needed, well...
    We used Mo last year and it has worked fairly well but as said its too early and cold for it to work and if applied it may well be washed away by the rain. The bag states it needs 12c before it can work properly, you will also see that it states...
    We used Mo last year and it has worked fairly well but as said its too early and cold for it to work and if applied it may well be washed away by the rain. The bag states it needs 12c before it...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Love those markers, @Ladybird4! :loll:
    Love those markers, @Ladybird4! :loll:
    Love those markers, @Ladybird4! :loll:
    Love those markers, @Ladybird4! :loll:
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  12. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Go and buy a bag of small potatoes, I tend to make a bag last over a week and by the end they are shooting, and that's in an old fridge in the garage. The fridge is not turned on but it keeps a...
    Go and buy a bag of small potatoes, I tend to make a bag last over a week and by the end they are shooting, and that's in an old fridge in the garage. The fridge is not turned on but it keeps a nice even temperature for storing bought veg.
    Go and buy a bag of small potatoes, I tend to make a bag last over a week and by the end they are shooting, and that's in an old fridge in the garage. The fridge is not turned on but it keeps a nice even temperature for storing bought veg.
    Go and buy a bag of small potatoes, I tend to make a bag last over a week and by the end they are shooting, and that's in an old fridge in the garage. The fridge is not turned on but it keeps a...
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  13. Kevin Cowans

    Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then Re-Planted the individual Sections of Plant allowing for sufficient space between each Plant.Almost Two...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then Re-Planted the individual Sections of Plant allowing for...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then...
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  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
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  15. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Three open today ...
    Three open today ...
    Three open today ...
    Three open today ...
    Hib1 6 May.jpg Hib1 22 Jun.jpg Hib2 22 Jun.jpg Hibiscus 2 June 2012.JPG Hibiscus Pagoda Red 9 May 21.jpg Hibiscus Peach 1 Jun.jpg
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  16. Palustris

    Yet another book offering

    Will he ever stop?
    Will he ever stop?
    Will he ever stop?
    Will he ever stop?
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  17. Bumble Bombus

    North Facing New Build Help

    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very striking with good planting.Whereabouts in the UK...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
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  18. 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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  19. 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:
    Euphorbia 12 Mar 26.jpg upload_2026-3-12_19-43-5.png
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  20. 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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