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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thanks @PlantmindedJust to clarify, the issue was that the wind kept snapping the leader (mine had a single branch going upwards and the rest were almost horizontal, leaving it alone to deal...
    Thanks @PlantmindedJust to clarify, the issue was that the wind kept snapping the leader (mine had a single branch going upwards and the rest were almost horizontal, leaving it alone to deal with the full force of the wind at the top). I had staked it and actually it's not that it died, but...
    Thanks @PlantmindedJust to clarify, the issue was that the wind kept snapping the leader (mine had a single branch going upwards and the rest were almost horizontal, leaving it alone to deal with the full force of the wind at the top). I had...
    Thanks @PlantmindedJust to clarify, the issue was that the wind kept snapping the leader (mine had a single branch going upwards and the rest were almost horizontal, leaving it alone to deal...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A few hours of sun this morning but a horrid sharp breeze so unpleasant to be out. Currently lightly overcast with the relentless wind, but 16c feeling artcic :rolleyespink:
    A few hours of sun this morning but a horrid sharp breeze so unpleasant to be out. Currently lightly overcast with the relentless wind, but 16c feeling artcic :rolleyespink:
    A few hours of sun this morning but a horrid sharp breeze so unpleasant to be out. Currently lightly overcast with the relentless wind, but 16c feeling artcic :rolleyespink:
    A few hours of sun this morning but a horrid sharp breeze so unpleasant to be out. Currently lightly overcast with the relentless wind, but 16c feeling artcic :rolleyespink:
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  3. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    aha, but imagine all the interesting tidbits you could hear through the grape vine... :biggrin:
    aha, but imagine all the interesting tidbits you could hear through the grape vine... :biggrin:
    aha, but imagine all the interesting tidbits you could hear through the grape vine... :biggrin:
    aha, but imagine all the interesting tidbits you could hear through the grape vine... :biggrin:
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  4. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Had exactly that scenario with the sofas, @Ladybird4! I’d just walked in accompanied by two friends I’d invited to dinner. The dinner was already cooking on the automatic timer, so I popped the...
    Had exactly that scenario with the sofas, @Ladybird4! I’d just walked in accompanied by two friends I’d invited to dinner. The dinner was already cooking on the automatic timer, so I popped the prepared apple crumble in the oven, while we did our best to restore some order and create somewhere...
    Had exactly that scenario with the sofas, @Ladybird4! I’d just walked in accompanied by two friends I’d invited to dinner. The dinner was already cooking on the automatic timer, so I popped the prepared apple crumble in the oven, while we did our...
    Had exactly that scenario with the sofas, @Ladybird4! I’d just walked in accompanied by two friends I’d invited to dinner. The dinner was already cooking on the automatic timer, so I popped the...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.I very much hope that the appointment for your biopsy will be much sooner than expected, and also that it will bring a reassuring result @lizzie27 . Hedge...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.I very much hope that the appointment for your biopsy will be much sooner than expected, and also that it will bring a reassuring result @lizzie27 . Hedge quote does sound a bit steep.A full Nor'Easterly gale blowing here and more rain appears to be...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.I very much hope that the appointment for your biopsy will be much sooner than expected, and also that it will bring a reassuring result @lizzie27 . Hedge quote does sound a bit steep.A full Nor'Easterly...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.I very much hope that the appointment for your biopsy will be much sooner than expected, and also that it will bring a reassuring result @lizzie27 . Hedge...
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  6. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for something new. I may add some hardy Cyclamen at...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Here in Thanet I do not come under that company. I take no notice of the bans, if I want to use my hosepipe I will.
    Here in Thanet I do not come under that company. I take no notice of the bans, if I want to use my hosepipe I will.
    Here in Thanet I do not come under that company. I take no notice of the bans, if I want to use my hosepipe I will.
    Here in Thanet I do not come under that company. I take no notice of the bans, if I want to use my hosepipe I will.
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  8. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
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  9. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    I lived in Horley when I was a child!Gosh, that's a pretty big ask and it will probably be quite expensive. Is there a nursery near you that sells plants cheaper than garden centres? Have a look...
    I lived in Horley when I was a child!Gosh, that's a pretty big ask and it will probably be quite expensive. Is there a nursery near you that sells plants cheaper than garden centres? Have a look on line too, but some are better than others. Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants, Dorset Perennials and...
    I lived in Horley when I was a child!Gosh, that's a pretty big ask and it will probably be quite expensive. Is there a nursery near you that sells plants cheaper than garden centres? Have a look on line too, but some are better than others....
    I lived in Horley when I was a child!Gosh, that's a pretty big ask and it will probably be quite expensive. Is there a nursery near you that sells plants cheaper than garden centres? Have a look...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of...
    Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of hedge to expose the dwarf wall underneath. Neither of the tradesman have turned up yet to quote for...
    Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of hedge to expose the dwarf wall underneath....
    Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of...
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  13. Plantminded
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  14. Logan
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  15. ricky101

    Begonias - Cascade type

    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
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  16. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
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  17. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    I don't like the smell of both.
    I don't like the smell of both.
    I don't like the smell of both.
    I don't like the smell of both.
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  18. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    A quick thumb through War and Peace???
    A quick thumb through War and Peace???
    A quick thumb through War and Peace???
    A quick thumb through War and Peace???
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  19. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    @Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
    @Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
    @Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
    @Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
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  20. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
    I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
    I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
    I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
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