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  1. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    Any gloves will do but just be careful. I usually do not wear any as I work from the outside branches to the inside ones on my roses. What I do wear is a suitable long sleeve fleece jumper and...
    Any gloves will do but just be careful. I usually do not wear any as I work from the outside branches to the inside ones on my roses. What I do wear is a suitable long sleeve fleece jumper and heavy trousers that do not catch on the thorns.
    Any gloves will do but just be careful. I usually do not wear any as I work from the outside branches to the inside ones on my roses. What I do wear is a suitable long sleeve fleece jumper and heavy trousers that do not catch on the thorns.
    Any gloves will do but just be careful. I usually do not wear any as I work from the outside branches to the inside ones on my roses. What I do wear is a suitable long sleeve fleece jumper and...
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  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks...
    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks like Tesla took a hit in Norway down 88%, selling just 83 cars in a market that has 94% of new cars...
    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks like Tesla took a hit in Norway down 88%, selling...
    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks...
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  3. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Rain AGAIN today.
    Rain AGAIN today.
    Rain AGAIN today.
    Rain AGAIN today.
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Had to take some rubbish out to the dustbin during a dry spell this afternoon. Decided to make the most of being out in the garden, grabbed a trowel and dug up a big clump of snowdrops from the...
    Had to take some rubbish out to the dustbin during a dry spell this afternoon. Decided to make the most of being out in the garden, grabbed a trowel and dug up a big clump of snowdrops from the edge of the lawn. They are under the dead birch tree that is waiting to be taken down, so there’s a...
    Had to take some rubbish out to the dustbin during a dry spell this afternoon. Decided to make the most of being out in the garden, grabbed a trowel and dug up a big clump of snowdrops from the edge of the lawn. They are under the dead birch tree...
    Had to take some rubbish out to the dustbin during a dry spell this afternoon. Decided to make the most of being out in the garden, grabbed a trowel and dug up a big clump of snowdrops from the...
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  5. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Not my garden but something similar
    Not my garden but something similar
    Not my garden but something similar
    Not my garden but something similar
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    A very neat job there @Perki :blue thumb:.
    A very neat job there @Perki :blue thumb:.
    A very neat job there @Perki :blue thumb:.
    A very neat job there @Perki :blue thumb:.
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  7. JWK
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
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  11. cc120

    Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
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  13. NigelJ
    Like x 12

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  14. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  18. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  19. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  20. Logan
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