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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a...
    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a few years to settle in and barely grew in that time but does grow at a reasonable rate now. It does...
    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a few years to settle in and barely grew in that...
    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a...
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  2. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Ooh, really taking shape now, @shiney! :dbgrtmb:
    Ooh, really taking shape now, @shiney! :dbgrtmb:
    Ooh, really taking shape now, @shiney! :dbgrtmb:
    Ooh, really taking shape now, @shiney! :dbgrtmb:
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning to you all!The weekend for you seemed as grey and dismal as it was here. Yesterday morning, we got Fizz out luckily, as Saturday was a constant stream of heavy rain. Not even...
    Good morning to you all!The weekend for you seemed as grey and dismal as it was here. Yesterday morning, we got Fizz out luckily, as Saturday was a constant stream of heavy rain. Not even possible for a Border Collie and I have to admit, she was extremely patient. One track has been cut off...
    Good morning to you all!The weekend for you seemed as grey and dismal as it was here. Yesterday morning, we got Fizz out luckily, as Saturday was a constant stream of heavy rain. Not even possible for a Border Collie and I have to admit, she...
    Good morning to you all!The weekend for you seemed as grey and dismal as it was here. Yesterday morning, we got Fizz out luckily, as Saturday was a constant stream of heavy rain. Not even...
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  4. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I've decided on these for this year, some old favourites and some which are *new to me:Sungold - orange cherry Gardener's Delight OG - red cherry Michael Pollan - green/yellow pear Garnet - dark...
    I've decided on these for this year, some old favourites and some which are *new to me:Sungold - orange cherry Gardener's Delight OG - red cherry Michael Pollan - green/yellow pear Garnet - dark cherry *Orange Bourgoin - orange cherry *Haley's Purple Comet - purple cherry *Pinky - reddish pink...
    I've decided on these for this year, some old favourites and some which are *new to me:Sungold - orange cherry Gardener's Delight OG - red cherry Michael Pollan - green/yellow pear Garnet - dark cherry *Orange Bourgoin - orange cherry *Haley's...
    I've decided on these for this year, some old favourites and some which are *new to me:Sungold - orange cherry Gardener's Delight OG - red cherry Michael Pollan - green/yellow pear Garnet - dark...
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  5. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    They better hurry up and get it finished today then.:roflol:
    They better hurry up and get it finished today then.:roflol:
    They better hurry up and get it finished today then.:roflol:
    They better hurry up and get it finished today then.:roflol:
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Shared a ferry across San Francisco Bay once, with a group of red hat ladies, All heading off to have lunch in Sausalito, looked like a lot of fun. I belong to two ladies groups, but the only...
    Shared a ferry across San Francisco Bay once, with a group of red hat ladies, All heading off to have lunch in Sausalito, looked like a lot of fun. I belong to two ladies groups, but the only time we dressed up was for a talk on the history of the British seaside, there was an extra scone for...
    Shared a ferry across San Francisco Bay once, with a group of red hat ladies, All heading off to have lunch in Sausalito, looked like a lot of fun. I belong to two ladies groups, but the only time we dressed up was for a talk on the history of...
    Shared a ferry across San Francisco Bay once, with a group of red hat ladies, All heading off to have lunch in Sausalito, looked like a lot of fun. I belong to two ladies groups, but the only...
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love reading about plant purchases. And even more so...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive legacy for either the ordinary people of Afganistan,...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
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  11. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle of wine, which allows me to do my famous party...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
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  12. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
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  13. Logan
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  14. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late summer and grown as a fodder crop for sheep which...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
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  15. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
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  16. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her Saturday, i wonder if it was that, would it take...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
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  18. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.I think Digging the Plant up and removing the Grass will be the way to go.Is there anything I need to be aware of when Digging up Phlox?Thanks in...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.I think Digging the Plant up and removing the Grass will be the way to go.Is there anything I need to be aware of when Digging up Phlox?Thanks in advanceKevin
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.I think Digging the Plant up and removing the Grass will be the way to go.Is there anything I need to be aware of when Digging up Phlox?Thanks in advanceKevin
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.I think Digging the Plant up and removing the Grass will be the way to go.Is there anything I need to be aware of when Digging up Phlox?Thanks in...
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  19. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
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  20. JWK
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