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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The earlier sun disappeared and it is now overcast,13c with a NE breeze so I gave up potting and came in
    The earlier sun disappeared and it is now overcast,13c with a NE breeze so I gave up potting and came in
    The earlier sun disappeared and it is now overcast,13c with a NE breeze so I gave up potting and came in
    The earlier sun disappeared and it is now overcast,13c with a NE breeze so I gave up potting and came in
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Potted up the Grevillea, new red Coleus and new Hibiscus. Also potted another Hibiscus in a larger pot. Took some Geranium cuttings and potted. My hands got too cold so I gave up and came in..
    Potted up the Grevillea, new red Coleus and new Hibiscus. Also potted another Hibiscus in a larger pot. Took some Geranium cuttings and potted. My hands got too cold so I gave up and came in..
    Potted up the Grevillea, new red Coleus and new Hibiscus. Also potted another Hibiscus in a larger pot. Took some Geranium cuttings and potted. My hands got too cold so I gave up and came in..
    Potted up the Grevillea, new red Coleus and new Hibiscus. Also potted another Hibiscus in a larger pot. Took some Geranium cuttings and potted. My hands got too cold so I gave up and came in..
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  3. Penny_Forthem

    Growing strawberries in a raised bed

    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously I'd bought a pack of 3 different kinds, Florence,...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having...
    Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having our usual exercise. A combination of rain, sodden ground, and OH having problems with his knee. It’s...
    Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having our usual exercise. A combination of rain, sodden...
    Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having...
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  5. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It's not because of too many on here but a matter of waiting for the technician to have time to migrate to another server and also do a lot of upgrades.Apologies but I don't think it will be a...
    It's not because of too many on here but a matter of waiting for the technician to have time to migrate to another server and also do a lot of upgrades.Apologies but I don't think it will be a quick fix.
    It's not because of too many on here but a matter of waiting for the technician to have time to migrate to another server and also do a lot of upgrades.Apologies but I don't think it will be a quick fix.
    It's not because of too many on here but a matter of waiting for the technician to have time to migrate to another server and also do a lot of upgrades.Apologies but I don't think it will be a...
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  6. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
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  7. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    First daffodils are out. muscari
    First daffodils are out. muscari
    First daffodils are out. muscari
    First daffodils are out. muscari
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  8. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    20260213_145539.jpg CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 30-10-2024 16-01-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 16-04-2014 10-07-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 08-05-2008 12-37-51.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 02-05-2011 14-25-13.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 08-05-2008 10-12-25.JPG
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  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
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  10. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Snow capped mountains
    Snow capped mountains
    Snow capped mountains
    Snow capped mountains
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  11. Nickoslesteros

    Moving a David Austin shrub rose

    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
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  12. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
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  13. Logan
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  14. JWK
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  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits...
    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits like car parks, which are green belt would be redesignated as grey belt.So our council had a review...
    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits like car parks, which are green belt would be...
    When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits...
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came...
    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came outside, and he was all for calling the police. A few seconds later a fox came trotting down the...
    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came outside, and he was all for calling the police. A...
    The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came...
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  18. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
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  20. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
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