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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have clmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad...
    I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have clmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad language and gestures. On the day we left we had a 2km wiggle thru housing streets to get to the main...
    I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have clmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad language and gestures. On the day we left we had a...
    I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have clmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad...
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  2. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    Quote from OP:“I don’t have any broken crock pot…”
    Quote from OP:“I don’t have any broken crock pot…”
    Quote from OP:“I don’t have any broken crock pot…”
    Quote from OP:“I don’t have any broken crock pot…”
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  3. Logan
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  4. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    I think that the first picture is promising. Even before seeing it, I was going to suggest giving it more time. Some plants are a bit slower. For instance, while most of my deciduous trees are in...
    I think that the first picture is promising. Even before seeing it, I was going to suggest giving it more time. Some plants are a bit slower. For instance, while most of my deciduous trees are in the process of growing leaves, my hazel is still snoozing - and I know that this is normal. The...
    I think that the first picture is promising. Even before seeing it, I was going to suggest giving it more time. Some plants are a bit slower. For instance, while most of my deciduous trees are in the process of growing leaves, my hazel is still...
    I think that the first picture is promising. Even before seeing it, I was going to suggest giving it more time. Some plants are a bit slower. For instance, while most of my deciduous trees are in...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet...
    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet Union vs. The West presumably :whistle:.It's just so sad that when we emerged from the horrors of the...
    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet Union vs. The West presumably :whistle:.It's just so sad...
    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet...
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  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Until you repot it.:biggrin:
    Until you repot it.:biggrin:
    Until you repot it.:biggrin:
    Until you repot it.:biggrin:
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
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  8. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good...
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good and gives a lovely wooden tune, but one thing puzzles me.It has eleven finger holes :biggrin:
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good and gives a lovely wooden tune, but one thing...
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good...
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  9. Selleri

    Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please

    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
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  10. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you plant a Pyracantha...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you plant a Pyracantha on the other side as well, to achieve the symmetry? :biggrin:Jokes aside, if you don't want the pyracantha,...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you plant a Pyracantha on the other side as well, to achieve the symmetry?...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you plant a Pyracantha...
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  11. 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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  12. potted

    Hoster's

    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
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  13. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and then taken away.The next man requests a filet of steak with chips which he is served and he is...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and then taken away.The next man requests a filet of...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and...
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  14. singer61

    New to here

    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need potting up and get into the GH pronto.The heavens...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
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  16. 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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  17. collinsc

    Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?

    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
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  18. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
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  19. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes helps to scratch/scrape the leaves before...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
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  20. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits :)
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits :)
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
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