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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Are they having the other half this afternoon. :biggrin:
    Are they having the other half this afternoon. :biggrin:
    Are they having the other half this afternoon. :biggrin:
    Are they having the other half this afternoon. :biggrin:
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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?

    Some politicians play up to one group, others to a different sector. Both are attempting "populism" in their different ways. If they think it has votes in it, they'll back anything. Activities...
    Some politicians play up to one group, others to a different sector. Both are attempting "populism" in their different ways. If they think it has votes in it, they'll back anything. Activities that were jogging along without comment get caught in the spotlight.
    Some politicians play up to one group, others to a different sector. Both are attempting "populism" in their different ways. If they think it has votes in it, they'll back anything. Activities that were jogging along without comment get caught...
    Some politicians play up to one group, others to a different sector. Both are attempting "populism" in their different ways. If they think it has votes in it, they'll back anything. Activities...
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  4. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A lazy start here, although I did pop a load of laundry into the machine before I had breakfast. I cleared out my outside propagator, but despite having a clear lid, I suspect it’ll be too cold to...
    A lazy start here, although I did pop a load of laundry into the machine before I had breakfast. I cleared out my outside propagator, but despite having a clear lid, I suspect it’ll be too cold to use it just yet. I’ll start my seed trays off on the worktop in the utility room for now. We have a...
    A lazy start here, although I did pop a load of laundry into the machine before I had breakfast. I cleared out my outside propagator, but despite having a clear lid, I suspect it’ll be too cold to use it just yet. I’ll start my seed trays off on...
    A lazy start here, although I did pop a load of laundry into the machine before I had breakfast. I cleared out my outside propagator, but despite having a clear lid, I suspect it’ll be too cold to...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Thank you @pete! Sure enough, the instructions to separate the beer cans were on the cans, I hadn’t noticed them. I’ve managed to separate the second 4 pack with no problems. Looks like I have...
    Thank you @pete! Sure enough, the instructions to separate the beer cans were on the cans, I hadn’t noticed them. I’ve managed to separate the second 4 pack with no problems. Looks like I have the same brand as in your photo. I’m not really a beer drinker, but I was enchanted by the advert with...
    Thank you @pete! Sure enough, the instructions to separate the beer cans were on the cans, I hadn’t noticed them. I’ve managed to separate the second 4 pack with no problems. Looks like I have the same brand as in your photo. I’m not really a...
    Thank you @pete! Sure enough, the instructions to separate the beer cans were on the cans, I hadn’t noticed them. I’ve managed to separate the second 4 pack with no problems. Looks like I have...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are...
    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are welcome to self seed, from wherever :scratch:, or be brought in by wildlife. Everything is allowed to...
    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are welcome to self seed, from wherever :scratch:, or be...
    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are...
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  8. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
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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, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose....
    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose. They are welcome to gobble up as many of those as they like - saves me stripping them off between my...
    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose. They are welcome to gobble up as many of those as...
    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose....
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  15. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
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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.
    upload_2026-3-1_8-47-8.jpeg 20260226_160149.jpg IMG_20260301_111623.jpg DSC05585.jpeg Witch Hazel.jpg Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.jpg
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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

    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    And I wondering for many years what their name might be :blue thumb:
    And I wondering for many years what their name might be :blue thumb:
    And I wondering for many years what their name might be :blue thumb:
    And I wondering for many years what their name might be :blue thumb:
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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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