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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The clouds all cleared around midday, and brilliant sunshine now. Not sure how the forecasters keep showing us under mild air, I took the dog for a walk about an hour ago and exposed to the N E...
    The clouds all cleared around midday, and brilliant sunshine now. Not sure how the forecasters keep showing us under mild air, I took the dog for a walk about an hour ago and exposed to the N E wind was freezing, even in direct sunshine.I'm only hoping the forecasted colder weather later next...
    The clouds all cleared around midday, and brilliant sunshine now. Not sure how the forecasters keep showing us under mild air, I took the dog for a walk about an hour ago and exposed to the N E wind was freezing, even in direct sunshine.I'm...
    The clouds all cleared around midday, and brilliant sunshine now. Not sure how the forecasters keep showing us under mild air, I took the dog for a walk about an hour ago and exposed to the N E...
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  2. BB3
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    Euphorbia

    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Oi, who are you calling "ordinary"!*goes off to make a protest placard*:biggrin:
    Oi, who are you calling "ordinary"!*goes off to make a protest placard*:biggrin:
    Oi, who are you calling "ordinary"!*goes off to make a protest placard*:biggrin:
    Oi, who are you calling "ordinary"!*goes off to make a protest placard*:biggrin:
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  4. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard...
    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard frills are getting quite strong taste now. Nice problem to have though.
    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard frills are getting quite strong taste now. Nice...
    My winter salad in the Allotments greenhouse, have suddenly accelerated. I've been picking a few leaves at a time all winter, but now I'm picking masses to stop it running to seed. The mustard...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Pasta is my go to dish if I have unexpected people to feed Good to know your friend is safe. Enjoy your lunch.I have spent my morning clearing out the scullery work top and scrubbing it...
    Pasta is my go to dish if I have unexpected people to feed Good to know your friend is safe. Enjoy your lunch.I have spent my morning clearing out the scullery work top and scrubbing it clean ready for the new airfryer which I was told would be on Monday. OH was outside being noisy with...
    Pasta is my go to dish if I have unexpected people to feed Good to know your friend is safe. Enjoy your lunch.I have spent my morning clearing out the scullery work top and scrubbing it clean ready for the new airfryer which I was told...
    Pasta is my go to dish if I have unexpected people to feed Good to know your friend is safe. Enjoy your lunch.I have spent my morning clearing out the scullery work top and scrubbing it...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
    Sorry, that word is to hard for my mind to comput
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
    First mow of the year, lovely day. Planted potatoes and put the chillis out in the sun for a couple of hours. Sprayed patio cleaner in the drive. Still to do the patios as i ran out of cleaner
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  8. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    In the autumn, take a cutting about 3" long with a small leaf or two at the top and cut just below the next leaf joint down, so you keep a knobbly bit at the bottom, which the new roots will grow...
    In the autumn, take a cutting about 3" long with a small leaf or two at the top and cut just below the next leaf joint down, so you keep a knobbly bit at the bottom, which the new roots will grow from. Pop it into some multi-purpose compost, with almost all the stem underground and the leaves...
    In the autumn, take a cutting about 3" long with a small leaf or two at the top and cut just below the next leaf joint down, so you keep a knobbly bit at the bottom, which the new roots will grow from. Pop it into some multi-purpose compost,...
    In the autumn, take a cutting about 3" long with a small leaf or two at the top and cut just below the next leaf joint down, so you keep a knobbly bit at the bottom, which the new roots will grow...
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  9. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall mix). Why? Because I like Cornflowers. Ditto with...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
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  10. Greenfield81

    Choisya dying?

    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
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  11. JWK
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  12. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
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  13. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  14. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
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  15. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Planted today
    Planted today
    Planted today
    Planted today
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  16. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The first of many.
    The first of many.
    The first of many.
    The first of many.
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  17. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Did you design your garden @Plantminded?
    Did you design your garden @Plantminded?
    Did you design your garden @Plantminded?
    Did you design your garden @Plantminded?
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
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  20. BezzaDougal

    Could anyone identify this plant please?

    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
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