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  1. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I'm taking the long view and its going to cripple us, personally and as a country. Probably Europe as well. As for Israel well, least said the better.
    I'm taking the long view and its going to cripple us, personally and as a country. Probably Europe as well. As for Israel well, least said the better.
    I'm taking the long view and its going to cripple us, personally and as a country. Probably Europe as well. As for Israel well, least said the better.
    I'm taking the long view and its going to cripple us, personally and as a country. Probably Europe as well. As for Israel well, least said the better.
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Yet another shot of Primula vulgaris, but I think they're the best ever this year.
    Yet another shot of Primula vulgaris, but I think they're the best ever this year.
    Yet another shot of Primula vulgaris, but I think they're the best ever this year.
    Yet another shot of Primula vulgaris, but I think they're the best ever this year.
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well I take it all back. My lovely OH not only offered to do the food shop on her own but drop me at the plots first. My resistance to that lasted all of two seconds :biggrin:Got some digging done, I...
    Well I take it all back. My lovely OH not only offered to do the food shop on her own but drop me at the plots first. My resistance to that lasted all of two seconds :biggrin:Got some digging done, I still haven't shifted all the manure heap to my plot. I did take the plastic off to help it dry out...
    Well I take it all back. My lovely OH not only offered to do the food shop on her own but drop me at the plots first. My resistance to that lasted all of two seconds :biggrin:Got some digging done, I still haven't shifted all the manure heap to my...
    Well I take it all back. My lovely OH not only offered to do the food shop on her own but drop me at the plots first. My resistance to that lasted all of two seconds :biggrin:Got some digging done, I...
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  6. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
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  7. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I'm cutting down old compost bags to make poly pots in the size I like for tomatoes. I'm quite pleased with the results. Putting in the drainage holes is fiddly. I've been using a desk hole-punch...
    I'm cutting down old compost bags to make poly pots in the size I like for tomatoes. I'm quite pleased with the results. Putting in the drainage holes is fiddly. I've been using a desk hole-punch but it only works on the heavier gauge plastic (different brands, different packaging). I think...
    I'm cutting down old compost bags to make poly pots in the size I like for tomatoes. I'm quite pleased with the results. Putting in the drainage holes is fiddly. I've been using a desk hole-punch but it only works on the heavier gauge plastic...
    I'm cutting down old compost bags to make poly pots in the size I like for tomatoes. I'm quite pleased with the results. Putting in the drainage holes is fiddly. I've been using a desk hole-punch...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often...
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope. They resemble what are known there as Planter's...
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope....
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often...
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  10. Fof

    Phal Orchid help needed

    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between...
    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between waterings.
    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between waterings.
    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between...
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  11. JWK
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  12. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It...
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It looks awful with the chicken wire.
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It looks awful with the chicken wire.
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It...
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  13. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' which I gather is sterile. The previously mentioned varieties are...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' which I gather is...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about...
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  14. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
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  15. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    good idea to make ice cubes!
    good idea to make ice cubes!
    good idea to make ice cubes!
    good idea to make ice cubes!
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  16. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens availability please

    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will...
    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will be available in garden centres as I can’t remember when I purchased them, I think it was May.:thanks:
    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will be available in garden centres as I can’t remember...
    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will...
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  17. Friendly

    What is this please?

    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
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  18. Logan
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
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  20. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
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