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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been...
    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been achieved by reaching one teeny decision, whilst kicking all the undecided stuff into the long grass),...
    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been achieved by reaching one teeny decision, whilst...
    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    The kettle is a Morphy Richards, Hive one, comes in Grey, Black or White.Just waiting for my new one to arrive. Wouldn't you believe it the old one seems to be working well today!I watched...
    The kettle is a Morphy Richards, Hive one, comes in Grey, Black or White.Just waiting for my new one to arrive. Wouldn't you believe it the old one seems to be working well today!I watched ETTC this afternoon @AuntyRach where they showed a house looking across to the Gower on a very steep...
    The kettle is a Morphy Richards, Hive one, comes in Grey, Black or White.Just waiting for my new one to arrive. Wouldn't you believe it the old one seems to be working well today!I watched ETTC this afternoon @AuntyRach where they showed a...
    The kettle is a Morphy Richards, Hive one, comes in Grey, Black or White.Just waiting for my new one to arrive. Wouldn't you believe it the old one seems to be working well today!I watched...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A mixed day here, bursts of rain, spells of sun and noticeably cooler with a fresh breeze. High of 13.4c, now 11.4c and overcast.
    A mixed day here, bursts of rain, spells of sun and noticeably cooler with a fresh breeze. High of 13.4c, now 11.4c and overcast.
    A mixed day here, bursts of rain, spells of sun and noticeably cooler with a fresh breeze. High of 13.4c, now 11.4c and overcast.
    A mixed day here, bursts of rain, spells of sun and noticeably cooler with a fresh breeze. High of 13.4c, now 11.4c and overcast.
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
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  5. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
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  7. JWK
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  8. 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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  9. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  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

    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
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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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