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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Nearly frost this morning but sunny until lunchtime when it rained on the way back from Cirencester. Back home at 1, we didn’t get much rain, just a few drops. Cold wind all day. It says 8c but...
    Nearly frost this morning but sunny until lunchtime when it rained on the way back from Cirencester. Back home at 1, we didn’t get much rain, just a few drops. Cold wind all day. It says 8c but feels colder. A mix of heavy wind, sunshine and rain drops currently. I just wrapped the tree fern...
    Nearly frost this morning but sunny until lunchtime when it rained on the way back from Cirencester. Back home at 1, we didn’t get much rain, just a few drops. Cold wind all day. It says 8c but feels colder. A mix of heavy wind, sunshine and...
    Nearly frost this morning but sunny until lunchtime when it rained on the way back from Cirencester. Back home at 1, we didn’t get much rain, just a few drops. Cold wind all day. It says 8c but...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Seriously fed up at the thought of lugging plants into the garage again tonight. It's the end of March, FGS! :doh:On the plus side, the clock in the car will be "right" again tomorrow! :blue thumb:
    Seriously fed up at the thought of lugging plants into the garage again tonight. It's the end of March, FGS! :doh:On the plus side, the clock in the car will be "right" again tomorrow! :blue thumb:
    Seriously fed up at the thought of lugging plants into the garage again tonight. It's the end of March, FGS! :doh:On the plus side, the clock in the car will be "right" again tomorrow! :blue thumb:
    Seriously fed up at the thought of lugging plants into the garage again tonight. It's the end of March, FGS! :doh:On the plus side, the clock in the car will be "right" again tomorrow! :blue thumb:
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  3. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by the Thorny olive tree, watching the nearby mouse...
    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by...
    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all!Those little narcissi are lovely, @Ladybird4 . I had a few similar to those, but they are dwindling each year - it's too wet here, I think. Some of the ones on that section in GW...
    Hello all!Those little narcissi are lovely, @Ladybird4 . I had a few similar to those, but they are dwindling each year - it's too wet here, I think. Some of the ones on that section in GW were gorgeous, but I'd need a greenhouse...That's such positive news about Alexa, @Busy-Lizzie ! ...
    Hello all!Those little narcissi are lovely, @Ladybird4 . I had a few similar to those, but they are dwindling each year - it's too wet here, I think. Some of the ones on that section in GW were gorgeous, but I'd need a greenhouse...That's...
    Hello all!Those little narcissi are lovely, @Ladybird4 . I had a few similar to those, but they are dwindling each year - it's too wet here, I think. Some of the ones on that section in GW...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If Charles does go ahead with his visit to the US, I sincerely hope he makes it clear that it is a personal visit (and will be paying for it out of his own pocket ) as opposed to on behalf of the...
    If Charles does go ahead with his visit to the US, I sincerely hope he makes it clear that it is a personal visit (and will be paying for it out of his own pocket ) as opposed to on behalf of the UK.I quite agree but does a day pass without accusations of anti semitism being made against...
    If Charles does go ahead with his visit to the US, I sincerely hope he makes it clear that it is a personal visit (and will be paying for it out of his own pocket ) as opposed to on behalf of the UK.I quite agree but does a day pass without...
    If Charles does go ahead with his visit to the US, I sincerely hope he makes it clear that it is a personal visit (and will be paying for it out of his own pocket ) as opposed to on behalf of the...
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  6. pete

    Mushroom compost

    Might give it a miss, I was thinking of buying a bulk bag and making my own potting compost but I dont think its what I need. We never see any of the council compost that we participate and pay to...
    Might give it a miss, I was thinking of buying a bulk bag and making my own potting compost but I dont think its what I need. We never see any of the council compost that we participate and pay to get rid of around here it all goes to some unknown individual.I can never make enough weed free...
    Might give it a miss, I was thinking of buying a bulk bag and making my own potting compost but I dont think its what I need. We never see any of the council compost that we participate and pay to get rid of around here it all goes to some...
    Might give it a miss, I was thinking of buying a bulk bag and making my own potting compost but I dont think its what I need. We never see any of the council compost that we participate and pay to...
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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
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  8. potted

    Hoster's

    Hi @potted I'm afraid those pictures are totally false. The hostas are going to be green (or glaucous) with maybe white variegation. A lot of online sellers do this. As for the other plants you've...
    Hi @potted I'm afraid those pictures are totally false. The hostas are going to be green (or glaucous) with maybe white variegation. A lot of online sellers do this. As for the other plants you've bought, wisteria is a big climbing plant that develops a trunk eventually. It's not suitable for a...
    Hi @potted I'm afraid those pictures are totally false. The hostas are going to be green (or glaucous) with maybe white variegation. A lot of online sellers do this. As for the other plants you've bought, wisteria is a big climbing plant that...
    Hi @potted I'm afraid those pictures are totally false. The hostas are going to be green (or glaucous) with maybe white variegation. A lot of online sellers do this. As for the other plants you've...
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  9. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new Woodland Garden.Frances Tophill is exploring the tiny...
    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new...
    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
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  10. JWK
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Oooheck. Might have to start using drugs.:roflol:
    Oooheck. Might have to start using drugs.:roflol:
    Oooheck. Might have to start using drugs.:roflol:
    Oooheck. Might have to start using drugs.:roflol:
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  12. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might rearrange things later. You can get a surprising...
    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might...
    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
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  13. BB3
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  14. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish :imphrt:
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish :imphrt:
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
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  15. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
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  16. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
    Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper) or the Rest is Politics Podcast (Alistair Campbell...
    Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper)...
    Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
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  17. Ergates

    Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them

    And where do you plug that in?:roflol:I've got a combination microwave which has a grill setting but never used that setting, just bung cheese on toast under the gas grill on the cooker. I'm surprised...
    And where do you plug that in?:roflol:I've got a combination microwave which has a grill setting but never used that setting, just bung cheese on toast under the gas grill on the cooker. I'm surprised people actually clean stuff that gets up to nuclear temperatures every time you use them.:biggrin:
    And where do you plug that in?:roflol:I've got a combination microwave which has a grill setting but never used that setting, just bung cheese on toast under the gas grill on the cooker. I'm surprised people actually clean stuff that gets up to nuclear...
    And where do you plug that in?:roflol:I've got a combination microwave which has a grill setting but never used that setting, just bung cheese on toast under the gas grill on the cooker. I'm surprised...
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
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  19. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
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  20. potted

    Midges

    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect ball, two knockdown plug-in mosquito killer -...
    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect...
    I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
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