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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim...
    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim area" or a "Christian area" it's all England.
    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim area" or a "Christian area" it's all England.
    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim...
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  2. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
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  3. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Bought from Lidl, Lemon but no variety name on the label, probably not Meyer's, unfortunately not grown as a shrub should be but wound round a small trellis. I have now freed it and opened it out...
    Bought from Lidl, Lemon but no variety name on the label, probably not Meyer's, unfortunately not grown as a shrub should be but wound round a small trellis. I have now freed it and opened it out so I will see how it grows. A ridiculous number of buds and some small fruits on it.
    Bought from Lidl, Lemon but no variety name on the label, probably not Meyer's, unfortunately not grown as a shrub should be but wound round a small trellis. I have now freed it and opened it out so I will see how it grows. A ridiculous number...
    Bought from Lidl, Lemon but no variety name on the label, probably not Meyer's, unfortunately not grown as a shrub should be but wound round a small trellis. I have now freed it and opened it out...
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  4. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure what's right and what's wrong.Or what's right and what's wrong.Going back to my original thoughts...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure what's right and what's wrong.Or what's right and...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went...
    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went into a full 'fleece the dumb tourist' patter. He was talking about passing the hat for donations...
    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went into a full 'fleece the dumb tourist' patter. He...
    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went...
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  6. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the...
    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the space until what ever next to it fills out. If you would like some snowdrops I've got some spare...
    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the space until what ever next to it fills out. If...
    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the...
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  7. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
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  8. dogsbody

    Taties

    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It...
    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It only thing I plant in the same place is runner beans, mine have been in the same place for the last 20...
    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It only thing I plant in the same place is runner beans,...
    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It...
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  9. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Serious seed sowing here :)All radiators are now full of cheapy propagators housing the stuff that needs pampering when young. Mostly flowers such as Gomphrena which I have high hopes for- a red...
    Serious seed sowing here :)All radiators are now full of cheapy propagators housing the stuff that needs pampering when young. Mostly flowers such as Gomphrena which I have high hopes for- a red clover lookalike but garden worthy, Zinnias, pink Poppies, Lupins (the small ones), Iberis and so...
    Serious seed sowing here :)All radiators are now full of cheapy propagators housing the stuff that needs pampering when young. Mostly flowers such as Gomphrena which I have high hopes for- a red clover lookalike but garden worthy, Zinnias, pink...
    Serious seed sowing here :)All radiators are now full of cheapy propagators housing the stuff that needs pampering when young. Mostly flowers such as Gomphrena which I have high hopes for- a red...
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  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
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  13. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow some 30 odd years ago. We used to have friendly...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
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  14. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    My fritillaria.
    My fritillaria.
    My fritillaria.
    My fritillaria.
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  15. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
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  16. JWK
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  17. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Any pictures.
    Any pictures.
    Any pictures.
    Any pictures.
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
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  19. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
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  20. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
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