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  1. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
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  2. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Well now I have to thank you as after your post I went back and bought some too!
    Well now I have to thank you as after your post I went back and bought some too!
    Well now I have to thank you as after your post I went back and bought some too!
    Well now I have to thank you as after your post I went back and bought some too!
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  3. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over a number of weeks, lasting hrs in total, and having put all that effort in, many still get rejected...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over a number of weeks, lasting hrs in total, and...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
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  6. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back if needed. They are part of this border that I am...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
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  7. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    I sympathise. Squirrels are eating all the flower buds on my magnolia and crab apple too. I kept my bulbs covered until in flower but came home today to find some of them dug up.I hasten to add...
    I sympathise. Squirrels are eating all the flower buds on my magnolia and crab apple too. I kept my bulbs covered until in flower but came home today to find some of them dug up.I hasten to add that I give them peanuts as a sweetener but they don't stick to the agreement.
    I sympathise. Squirrels are eating all the flower buds on my magnolia and crab apple too. I kept my bulbs covered until in flower but came home today to find some of them dug up.I hasten to add that I give them peanuts as a sweetener but they...
    I sympathise. Squirrels are eating all the flower buds on my magnolia and crab apple too. I kept my bulbs covered until in flower but came home today to find some of them dug up.I hasten to add...
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  8. 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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  9. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding...
    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding brain aneurysm. Very serious.SIL rang early evening to say she'd pulled through and the surgeon...
    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding brain aneurysm. Very serious.SIL rang early...
    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Sown yesterday while sitting on garden bench some more peppers for windowsill..long yellow ringo,chocolate sweet pepper+ sweet banana, only l of each as a bit late but says can be sown up to...
    Sown yesterday while sitting on garden bench some more peppers for windowsill..long yellow ringo,chocolate sweet pepper+ sweet banana, only l of each as a bit late but says can be sown up to April, so will see what happens. l have never been able yet to grow peppers well. Sowed seeds of chinese...
    Sown yesterday while sitting on garden bench some more peppers for windowsill..long yellow ringo,chocolate sweet pepper+ sweet banana, only l of each as a bit late but says can be sown up to April, so will see what happens. l have never been able...
    Sown yesterday while sitting on garden bench some more peppers for windowsill..long yellow ringo,chocolate sweet pepper+ sweet banana, only l of each as a bit late but says can be sown up to...
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  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
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  13. 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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  14. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

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

    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
    I couldn't stop myself and painted the railing. Is say it looks deliberate rather than better.
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  16. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
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  17. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yes it appears to be. Take the card out, stick it in the lap top but it doesn't do. Altho the camera is pretty old, TBH I think it's probably the lap top at fault but I'm far from a tech expert. ...
    Yes it appears to be. Take the card out, stick it in the lap top but it doesn't do. Altho the camera is pretty old, TBH I think it's probably the lap top at fault but I'm far from a tech expert. Windows 10 I think ? Needs sorting/updating/burying in the garden ??? Thanks anyway Pete :)
    Yes it appears to be. Take the card out, stick it in the lap top but it doesn't do. Altho the camera is pretty old, TBH I think it's probably the lap top at fault but I'm far from a tech expert. Windows 10 I think ? Needs...
    Yes it appears to be. Take the card out, stick it in the lap top but it doesn't do. Altho the camera is pretty old, TBH I think it's probably the lap top at fault but I'm far from a tech expert. ...
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
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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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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been...
    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been controversial for some years if not illegal (I think). Many years a company (don't know when) gave...
    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been controversial for some years if not illegal (I...
    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been...
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