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  1. 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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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost has never let me down before @Ladybird so, when I get the "give us your opinion" email they'll get...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost has never let me down before @Ladybird so, when I...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the human side of religions without being evangelical about it has to help break down barriers against...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the human side of religions without being evangelical...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the...
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  4. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some...
    Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some things for sale. The cut flowers included of course daffodils and so many varieties and many with a...
    Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some things for sale. The cut flowers included of...
    Not an actual garden visit but a visit to our garden club spring show. Not a competition but asking people to bring spring to the village hall. Entry was £2 which included tea and cake. Also some...
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  5. 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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  6. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't...
    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't encountered any problems. I can increase/decrease or cancel if I choose to do so. If I am asked for a...
    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't encountered any problems. I can increase/decrease or...
    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't...
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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. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to...
    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to use chemicals and so we bought a patio weeder from Lidl for £1.99 and using it this morning it was...
    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to use chemicals and so we bought a patio weeder from...
    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to...
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  11. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
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  12. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
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  13. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
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  14. JWK
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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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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    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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