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  1. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for...
    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for afters, a slim log of Lancashire cheese, with warm ginger loaf and a perfect apple chutney (i am very...
    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for afters, a slim log of Lancashire cheese, with warm...
    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for...
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  2. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  3. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak...
    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak in the the car a stoll it and left mine :noidea:
    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak in the the car a stoll it and left mine :noidea:
    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak...
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  4. Jenny namaste
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    Camellias

    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to...
    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to repot the Crassula ovata when the flowers are finished. Fortunately I already have a suitable...
    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to repot the Crassula ovata when the flowers are...
    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to...
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  6. JWK
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2026

    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed...
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed with high potash once the plants start flowering, a few weeks after planting up the containers.
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed with high potash once the plants start flowering, a...
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed...
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  8. JWK
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  9. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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  10. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
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  11. JWK
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
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  14. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone knows what they are doing.
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
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  15. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
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  16. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a Deep(ish) Hole, at around 18" I hit Sandy Soil,...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
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  17. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
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  18. CanadianLori

    Ice Plants in hanging pots?

    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
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  19. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring Spanish grew immediately after planting, the French softneck I've been growing for a few years now is...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring Spanish grew immediately after planting, the French...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring...
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  20. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
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