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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    8c and stready rain though out the night with some local flooding now tis sunny but damp
    8c and stready rain though out the night with some local flooding now tis sunny but damp
    8c and stready rain though out the night with some local flooding now tis sunny but damp
    8c and stready rain though out the night with some local flooding now tis sunny but damp
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the...
    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the door and explain to them the error of their ways but my OH would not let me.
    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the door and explain to them the error of their ways but...
    Just passed a house with a young sapling in a small bedding in the front garden. Sadly they have piled on a lot of fresh manure and buried part of the trunk in it. I was tempted to knock on the...
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  3. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Sorry for the delay, I was too busy with life (including garden jobs) to spend time on the computer or to think about planting plans ;-)
    Sorry for the delay, I was too busy with life (including garden jobs) to spend time on the computer or to think about planting plans ;-)
    Sorry for the delay, I was too busy with life (including garden jobs) to spend time on the computer or to think about planting plans ;-)
    Sorry for the delay, I was too busy with life (including garden jobs) to spend time on the computer or to think about planting plans ;-)
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
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  6. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello there everyone. We had a lovely evening yesterday - our opponents are a new team to the league - and a win! We were closely matched 45-40 being the final score. This is our 3rd win this...
    Hello there everyone. We had a lovely evening yesterday - our opponents are a new team to the league - and a win! We were closely matched 45-40 being the final score. This is our 3rd win this season. We are not used to this! I feel your pain re the car repairs bill A big bill is not what you...
    Hello there everyone. We had a lovely evening yesterday - our opponents are a new team to the league - and a win! We were closely matched 45-40 being the final score. This is our 3rd win this season. We are not used to this! I feel your pain re...
    Hello there everyone. We had a lovely evening yesterday - our opponents are a new team to the league - and a win! We were closely matched 45-40 being the final score. This is our 3rd win this...
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer....
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer. So wondering what is the best time to start growing pansies from seed? Do these need as much heat and...
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer. So wondering what is the best time to start growing...
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer....
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  9. JWK
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  10. pete
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    Electric cars.

    For those who are fortunate enough to have the trifecta of solar panels, home battery storage and an EV then I am quite sure that their electric bill and car fuel bills will be quite a chunk...
    For those who are fortunate enough to have the trifecta of solar panels, home battery storage and an EV then I am quite sure that their electric bill and car fuel bills will be quite a chunk lower, not least as the car and home batteries can be topped up to full using overnight grid energy at 6...
    For those who are fortunate enough to have the trifecta of solar panels, home battery storage and an EV then I am quite sure that their electric bill and car fuel bills will be quite a chunk lower, not least as the car and home batteries can be...
    For those who are fortunate enough to have the trifecta of solar panels, home battery storage and an EV then I am quite sure that their electric bill and car fuel bills will be quite a chunk...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
    @Selleri, I totally admire all the hard work, time and effort you have put into your garden. May I ask what you are laying down on your path at the moment? :)
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  12. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I do agree with you, If he was in jail, it would be perfectly understandable and acceptable for them to visit him there, no one would think any less of them, or assume that they in any way...
    I do agree with you, If he was in jail, it would be perfectly understandable and acceptable for them to visit him there, no one would think any less of them, or assume that they in any way condoned his behaviour. It must be very hard when he is just running around, showing no remorse...
    I do agree with you, If he was in jail, it would be perfectly understandable and acceptable for them to visit him there, no one would think any less of them, or assume that they in any way condoned his behaviour. It must be very hard when he is...
    I do agree with you, If he was in jail, it would be perfectly understandable and acceptable for them to visit him there, no one would think any less of them, or assume that they in any way...
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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