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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to...
    What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to come out now, if the promised sun comes this week they will run to seed pretty soon. Today in the...
    What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to come out now, if the promised sun comes this week...
    What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
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  3. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready...
    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready to go out at the end of the week. For the first time in Months it looks as if we will get a few dry...
    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready to go out at the end of the week. For the first...
    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sadly, it was inevitable.
    Sadly, it was inevitable.
    Sadly, it was inevitable.
    Sadly, it was inevitable.
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
    We have done our round robin for our scripts. Tesco (which dispenses mine) was heaving. I wondered if they were all buying toilet roll! We also got fuel, no problem.
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  6. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
    So, you don’t keep the good looking ones and start only with the new ones. Interesting. I will observe my ones. 3 or 4 can be cut now.
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
    It’s brightened up a treat! I’m supervising patio washing. The windows will need a clean after it though - oops!
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  8. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  9. Logan
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  10. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
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  11. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
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  12. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is the link if anyone is interested.
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
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  14. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
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  15. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking scruffy, much better now though.This is how they look now:Hopefully, now they have been...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking scruffy, much better now though.This is how they...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking...
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  16. Danny1978

    Plant ideas please

    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade into the background and make the plants in front...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
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  17. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted...
    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted and collapsed but has sent out healthy suckers on the neighbour's side of the fence.The other,...
    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted and collapsed but has sent out healthy suckers on...
    We inherited 2 large specimens when we moved here. I don't think they're very long lived in a rainy climate. One, multi-stemmed after being cut back hard by our predecessors, has just rotted...
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  18. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
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  19. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
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  20. machtucker

    Ideas for shady front garden....

    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for that area.
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for...
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
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