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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The Dutch, Danish, French and others have more time for family activities, chidlcare, sports and social activities or just schlepping and relaxing - better work-life balance. Retirement ages are...
    The Dutch, Danish, French and others have more time for family activities, chidlcare, sports and social activities or just schlepping and relaxing - better work-life balance. Retirement ages are going up all over Europe because we are living longer and there are fewer young people to fund our...
    The Dutch, Danish, French and others have more time for family activities, chidlcare, sports and social activities or just schlepping and relaxing - better work-life balance. Retirement ages are going up all over Europe because we are living...
    The Dutch, Danish, French and others have more time for family activities, chidlcare, sports and social activities or just schlepping and relaxing - better work-life balance. Retirement ages are...
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  2. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and...
    Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and really lift the garden. They do have thorns of course. They require very little care, they are very...
    Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and really lift the garden. They do have thorns of...
    Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and...
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @CarolineL I just googled it and found them on Amazon, Temu and AliExpress. I've ordered some from AliExpress because I had bought successfully from them before. Yes, this is supposed to be the...
    @CarolineL I just googled it and found them on Amazon, Temu and AliExpress. I've ordered some from AliExpress because I had bought successfully from them before. Yes, this is supposed to be the link... hope it works
    @CarolineL I just googled it and found them on Amazon, Temu and AliExpress. I've ordered some from AliExpress because I had bought successfully from them before. Yes, this is supposed to be the link... hope it works
    @CarolineL I just googled it and found them on Amazon, Temu and AliExpress. I've ordered some from AliExpress because I had bought successfully from them before. Yes, this is supposed to be the...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
    Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
    Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
    Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Nothing, It's raining again:whistle:
    Nothing, It's raining again:whistle:
    Nothing, It's raining again:whistle:
    Nothing, It's raining again:whistle:
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  6. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
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  7. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
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  8. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
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  9. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone...
    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone blandaViolasScilla hohenackerii
    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone blandaViolasScilla hohenackerii
    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone...
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  10. JWK
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  11. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
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  12. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many...
    Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many trees that have been blown out of their roots!! The ground is so sodden, that eucalyptus, pine...
    Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many trees that have been blown out of their roots!! ...
    Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many...
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
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  15. Sian in Belgium

    Herbs that are looking good this week…

    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
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  17. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
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  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
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  19. Spruce

    Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots

    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided last year.
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
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