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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Dry, cloudy and still at the moment but we are expecting a drizzly, breezy day with a high of 13c.
    Dry, cloudy and still at the moment but we are expecting a drizzly, breezy day with a high of 13c.
    Dry, cloudy and still at the moment but we are expecting a drizzly, breezy day with a high of 13c.
    Dry, cloudy and still at the moment but we are expecting a drizzly, breezy day with a high of 13c.
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  2. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
    A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
    A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
    A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
    Hib1 6 May.jpg Hib1 22 Jun.jpg Hib2 22 Jun.jpg Hibiscus 2 June 2012.JPG Hibiscus Pagoda Red 9 May 21.jpg Hibiscus Peach 1 Jun.jpg
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  3. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck...
    Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck to the house wall. :)
    Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck to the house wall. :)
    Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck...
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  4. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.:biggrin:
    After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.:biggrin:
    After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.:biggrin:
    After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.:biggrin:
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  5. pete

    Mushroom compost

    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago...
    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago and nothing grew in it, god knows what it was contaminated with.
    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago and nothing grew in it, god knows what it was...
    I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
    Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
    Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
    Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of...
    Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of lilies.
    Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of lilies.
    Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of...
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  8. Selleri

    Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please

    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
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  9. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of grit, then the compost on top of that.I often forget...
    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of...
    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
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  10. potted

    Hoster's

    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
    Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
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  11. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took...
    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could only see leaf detail on one half.
    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could...
    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took...
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  12. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or...
    Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or fed and haven't had water since October.
    Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or fed and haven't had water since October.
    Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or...
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  13. JWK
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  14. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the...
    Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the post - again. That has been the story of our season but do we mind - not in the slightest. Its a...
    Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the post - again. That has been the story of our season...
    Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the...
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  15. singer61

    New to here

    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
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  16. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
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  17. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite...
    OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite the fact that the car hasn't been modified and has been registered in the UK for at least 50 years...
    OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite the fact that the car hasn't been modified and...
    OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite...
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  18. Logan
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  19. Perki

    Phormium which one

    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature plant colour and upright growth I'm looking for. I'll...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
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  20. collinsc

    Magpie attack! Magpies pulling strands from trees

    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
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