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  1. Friendly

    Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei

    And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
    And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
    And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
    And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
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  2. pete

    Mushroom compost

    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
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  3. potted

    Hoster's

    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population....
    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population. I've been tidying up the greenhouse and found loads hidden under the pots.
    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population. I've been tidying up the greenhouse and found...
    Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population....
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  4. Tidemark

    Why not?

    Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty...
    Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
    Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
    Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty...
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The dwarf one, Cortaderia Pumila, doesn’t have world domination tendencies fortunately :biggrin:. It won’t get much bigger than it was when I cut it down.
    The dwarf one, Cortaderia Pumila, doesn’t have world domination tendencies fortunately :biggrin:. It won’t get much bigger than it was when I cut it down.
    The dwarf one, Cortaderia Pumila, doesn’t have world domination tendencies fortunately :biggrin:. It won’t get much bigger than it was when I cut it down.
    The dwarf one, Cortaderia Pumila, doesn’t have world domination tendencies fortunately :biggrin:. It won’t get much bigger than it was when I cut it down.
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  6. Andy1965

    Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!

    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
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  8. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
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  9. Victoria

    Red Bull ... Energy Drinks

    About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an...
    About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an underactive thyroid. Since then I've taken thyroid tablets daily and have regular blood tests to check...
    About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an underactive thyroid. Since then I've taken thyroid...
    About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an...
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
    That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
    That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
    That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunny and bright start but cloud is said to be on the way followed by light rain around teatime onwards. 7c to 10c.
    Sunny and bright start but cloud is said to be on the way followed by light rain around teatime onwards. 7c to 10c.
    Sunny and bright start but cloud is said to be on the way followed by light rain around teatime onwards. 7c to 10c.
    Sunny and bright start but cloud is said to be on the way followed by light rain around teatime onwards. 7c to 10c.
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    On the idea of more positive thinking wouldn't it be better to quote his disapproval rating. :biggrin:
    On the idea of more positive thinking wouldn't it be better to quote his disapproval rating. :biggrin:
    On the idea of more positive thinking wouldn't it be better to quote his disapproval rating. :biggrin:
    On the idea of more positive thinking wouldn't it be better to quote his disapproval rating. :biggrin:
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  13. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    Admiral 1.jpg three Admirals.jpg Hum 5.jpg Hum 1.jpg Hummer 5.jpg Hum 1.jpg
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  14. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning to you all. It was raining last night when I went up to read but I did manage to get this picture of the full pink moon:It didn't really look all that pink to me but earlier...
    A very good morning to you all. It was raining last night when I went up to read but I did manage to get this picture of the full pink moon:It didn't really look all that pink to me but earlier in the evening the sky was quite beautifully coloured. Hope you got a good view
    A very good morning to you all. It was raining last night when I went up to read but I did manage to get this picture of the full pink moon:It didn't really look all that pink to me but earlier in the evening the sky was quite beautifully...
    A very good morning to you all. It was raining last night when I went up to read but I did manage to get this picture of the full pink moon:It didn't really look all that pink to me but earlier...
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
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  15. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of...
    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of detail. I find his whispering voice slightly off putting.
    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of detail. I find his whispering voice slightly off...
    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of...
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  16. Logan
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  17. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
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  18. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
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  19. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
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  20. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
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