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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees suffering 'die back'. We all got notes pushed through...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
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  4. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together...
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together so i could move one of them.
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together so i could move one of them.
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
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  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
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  7. 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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  8. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

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

    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. I'd say it looks deliberate rather than better.
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  10. dogsbody

    Taties

    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
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  12. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as...
    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as @pete says, the laptop receiving contacts could be iffy, so by using a Usb connected reader (they're...
    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as @pete says, the laptop receiving contacts could be...
    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as...
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  13. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I had the camera ready.Brunnera 'Jack Frost'The new Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' (needs a bit...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I had the camera ready.Brunnera 'Jack Frost'The...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I...
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful...
    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful destruction of democracy in Iran: Mohammad Mosaddegh - Wikipedia
    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful destruction of democracy in Iran: Mohammad...
    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful...
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  18. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
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  19. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils, tulips mostly not out yet.I've got a few crown...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils,...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
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  20. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family and hardy like other brassicas.
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