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  1. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden :biggrin::heehee::coffee:
    Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden :biggrin::heehee::coffee:
    Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden :biggrin::heehee::coffee:
    Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden :biggrin::heehee::coffee:
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Honesty root is edible, very similar to turnip. Dig one up and try it! if you are lucky it can make a single big one rather than small ones.
    Honesty root is edible, very similar to turnip. Dig one up and try it! if you are lucky it can make a single big one rather than small ones.
    Honesty root is edible, very similar to turnip. Dig one up and try it! if you are lucky it can make a single big one rather than small ones.
    Honesty root is edible, very similar to turnip. Dig one up and try it! if you are lucky it can make a single big one rather than small ones.
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thanks for those suggestions, @Ladybird4! I’ve looked them up and taken photos on my phone. I can look next time we go to the garden centre. Our big local one has a newly expanded aquatic area, so...
    Thanks for those suggestions, @Ladybird4! I’ve looked them up and taken photos on my phone. I can look next time we go to the garden centre. Our big local one has a newly expanded aquatic area, so maybe they might have some plants as well.
    Thanks for those suggestions, @Ladybird4! I’ve looked them up and taken photos on my phone. I can look next time we go to the garden centre. Our big local one has a newly expanded aquatic area, so maybe they might have some plants as well.
    Thanks for those suggestions, @Ladybird4! I’ve looked them up and taken photos on my phone. I can look next time we go to the garden centre. Our big local one has a newly expanded aquatic area, so...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    It's just so barbaric :mad:
    It's just so barbaric :mad:
    It's just so barbaric :mad:
    It's just so barbaric :mad:
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  5. Michael Hewett

    Posting a moving photo

    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
    Just so you know, if you post a link to your Facebook video on here, no one will be able to see it unless your Facebook profile is public (unlikely).
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  6. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50...
    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50 to park my car (there is no other way to get there than drive, it is in the middle of nowhere.) I...
    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50 to park my car (there is no other way to get there...
    I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50...
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  7. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
    you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today...
    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today has been raining and cooler but tomorrow the guessers say the sun will shine upon us again!It is...
    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today has been raining and cooler but tomorrow the...
    Yesterday it was sunny and 17c 69f !I've moved some seedlings out to the greenhouse since it's declared to not be getting colder than -1c. The heater will keep it going below freezing.Today...
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  9. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
    That is certainly eye-catching, Sort of fluorescent magenta! :biggrin:
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I did some weeding for a change. Dandelions, buttercups, stingers and brambles all hidden by the bluebells and wild garlic in the bottom flowerbed. The wild garlic is spreading - it is very pretty...
    I did some weeding for a change. Dandelions, buttercups, stingers and brambles all hidden by the bluebells and wild garlic in the bottom flowerbed. The wild garlic is spreading - it is very pretty when it flowers and then it seems to disappear rapidly thank goodness. Hubby introduced it to the...
    I did some weeding for a change. Dandelions, buttercups, stingers and brambles all hidden by the bluebells and wild garlic in the bottom flowerbed. The wild garlic is spreading - it is very pretty when it flowers and then it seems to disappear...
    I did some weeding for a change. Dandelions, buttercups, stingers and brambles all hidden by the bluebells and wild garlic in the bottom flowerbed. The wild garlic is spreading - it is very pretty...
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  11. flower-garden
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down,...
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down, things will now settle.
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down, things will now settle.
    All good @Ergates, we do try and operate on as much of a lenient basis as we can and would really rather not to have to refer folks to the rules - hopefully after this wee bit of up and down,...
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  12. pete
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    Electric cars.

    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the reason that we have Jaecoo here and looking like they...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the...
    In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...
    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a walk. :)
    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a...
    Seals :)These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both the black and green trays from B&Q the green ones...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both...
    It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
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  15. hailbopp

    Which secateurs to go for?

    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
    Felco are the most ones to go for still, just don’t have bonfires, I am not a fan of that at all - wouldn’t composting the waste be better? Sounds you have ample room!
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  16. wiseowl

    Rhubarb Bolting In March

    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe...
    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe healthy ones can flower repeatedly without dying but eventually they do give up and rely on seedlings to...
    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe healthy ones can flower repeatedly without dying but...
    my rhubarb is covered with root sucking blue aphids ants are farming, so it is very stunted. perhaps it will flower prematurely also. i think it is a pretty flower so i wont mind.i believe...
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  17. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
    @CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
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  18. xxxDawnxxx

    Hydrangea Hero Wanted

    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to prune some of the roots, don’t worry, the plant...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to...
    Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
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  19. Banana Man
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    Hostas

    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
    That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
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