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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    For most of the day it's been dry until now at 5.17 pm Now it's showers and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 8c
    For most of the day it's been dry until now at 5.17 pm Now it's showers and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 8c
    For most of the day it's been dry until now at 5.17 pm Now it's showers and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 8c
    For most of the day it's been dry until now at 5.17 pm Now it's showers and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 8c
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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)

    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a larger, vigorous grass. The three have different...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
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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

    I don't know @ViewAhead, but where would I put them? :biggrin:
    I don't know @ViewAhead, but where would I put them? :biggrin:
    I don't know @ViewAhead, but where would I put them? :biggrin:
    I don't know @ViewAhead, but where would I put them? :biggrin:
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Apologies to your wee girl Think I've done that reference to 'the boys' more than once! I'm a twonk! Seems a good idea to go and enjoy the Anniversary celebrations at the same place.
    Apologies to your wee girl Think I've done that reference to 'the boys' more than once! I'm a twonk! Seems a good idea to go and enjoy the Anniversary celebrations at the same place.
    Apologies to your wee girl Think I've done that reference to 'the boys' more than once! I'm a twonk! Seems a good idea to go and enjoy the Anniversary celebrations at the same place.
    Apologies to your wee girl Think I've done that reference to 'the boys' more than once! I'm a twonk! Seems a good idea to go and enjoy the Anniversary celebrations at the same place.
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Well pansies do suffer if its really cold, but the rain can also allow some rot to get going, so a protected position is best but not too much codling.If going in the ground I'd time it to plant...
    Well pansies do suffer if its really cold, but the rain can also allow some rot to get going, so a protected position is best but not too much codling.If going in the ground I'd time it to plant out in late Feb/Mar, then rip them out in late June and put in something more interesting;) You can...
    Well pansies do suffer if its really cold, but the rain can also allow some rot to get going, so a protected position is best but not too much codling.If going in the ground I'd time it to plant out in late Feb/Mar, then rip them out in late...
    Well pansies do suffer if its really cold, but the rain can also allow some rot to get going, so a protected position is best but not too much codling.If going in the ground I'd time it to plant...
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  9. JWK
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  10. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Nothing today it's been raining
    Nothing today it's been raining
    Nothing today it's been raining
    Nothing today it's been raining
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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'm ducking down under the parapet after this post.I tend to wonder how many of the women, not children, involved were actually enjoying the high life that Epstein was providing. I dont think it...
    I'm ducking down under the parapet after this post.I tend to wonder how many of the women, not children, involved were actually enjoying the high life that Epstein was providing. I dont think it was a totally one way street.Why would Andy's 26yr old escort want a tour of Buckingham palace,...
    I'm ducking down under the parapet after this post.I tend to wonder how many of the women, not children, involved were actually enjoying the high life that Epstein was providing. I dont think it was a totally one way street.Why would Andy's...
    I'm ducking down under the parapet after this post.I tend to wonder how many of the women, not children, involved were actually enjoying the high life that Epstein was providing. I dont think it...
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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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