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  1. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Safety first. If it amounts to only a step or two shallow ones, it is, to me, much nicer than walking up or down a ramp. That's a wide doorway too so peeking around a pot you're carrying will...
    Safety first. If it amounts to only a step or two shallow ones, it is, to me, much nicer than walking up or down a ramp. That's a wide doorway too so peeking around a pot you're carrying will clearly show you safe stepping. You can always have the cement boys fill in for a ramp later if you find...
    Safety first. If it amounts to only a step or two shallow ones, it is, to me, much nicer than walking up or down a ramp. That's a wide doorway too so peeking around a pot you're carrying will clearly show you safe stepping. You can always have...
    Safety first. If it amounts to only a step or two shallow ones, it is, to me, much nicer than walking up or down a ramp. That's a wide doorway too so peeking around a pot you're carrying will...
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  2. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    I thought they looked familiar. I usually make a monthly visit, another one due soon!
    I thought they looked familiar. I usually make a monthly visit, another one due soon!
    I thought they looked familiar. I usually make a monthly visit, another one due soon!
    I thought they looked familiar. I usually make a monthly visit, another one due soon!
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  3. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I buy them from King's seeds but think you will be good to buy from any of the well known suppliers.
    I buy them from King's seeds but think you will be good to buy from any of the well known suppliers.
    I buy them from King's seeds but think you will be good to buy from any of the well known suppliers.
    I buy them from King's seeds but think you will be good to buy from any of the well known suppliers.
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I wish you all sweet dreams and see you in the morning.
    I wish you all sweet dreams and see you in the morning.
    I wish you all sweet dreams and see you in the morning.
    I wish you all sweet dreams and see you in the morning.
    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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  5. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case you have over watered them. The sprouter is made...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two...
    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two roses, thank goodness.I'm thinking about having a large hedge removed and replaced by a fence. It's an...
    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two roses, thank goodness.I'm thinking about having a...
    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
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  8. Logan
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  9. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    I've had trees off ornamental trees. I would say they are good value, the trees I have received have been fine. I do have a cercis in a pot bought late last year. I would buy again off them.They...
    I've had trees off ornamental trees. I would say they are good value, the trees I have received have been fine. I do have a cercis in a pot bought late last year. I would buy again off them.They are quite common varieties nowhere local have any? Its better buying one you've seen just for the...
    I've had trees off ornamental trees. I would say they are good value, the trees I have received have been fine. I do have a cercis in a pot bought late last year. I would buy again off them.They are quite common varieties nowhere local have...
    I've had trees off ornamental trees. I would say they are good value, the trees I have received have been fine. I do have a cercis in a pot bought late last year. I would buy again off them.They...
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  10. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
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  11. JWK
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  12. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
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  14. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When looking at photos of Cotyledon orbiculata there...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
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  15. Bb135

    Honeysuckle identification….

    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth. Again pruning after flowering is best unless it's...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth....
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
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  16. JWK
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  17. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
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  18. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can rely on.At TurfWorld, we supply Class 1 MOT on a regular basis, supporting both small domestic...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can rely on.At TurfWorld, we supply Class 1 MOT on a...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can...
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  19. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
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  20. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
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