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  1. 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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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone. Hoorah no frost! Boo more rain! Oh well, I suppose it is still Winter after all. I have nothing concrete planned for today - I'll just let things evolve but I had a rude...
    Good morning everyone. Hoorah no frost! Boo more rain! Oh well, I suppose it is still Winter after all. I have nothing concrete planned for today - I'll just let things evolve but I had a rude alert yesterday when I found out that next Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday and I need to get some lemons so...
    Good morning everyone. Hoorah no frost! Boo more rain! Oh well, I suppose it is still Winter after all. I have nothing concrete planned for today - I'll just let things evolve but I had a rude alert yesterday when I found out that next Tuesday...
    Good morning everyone. Hoorah no frost! Boo more rain! Oh well, I suppose it is still Winter after all. I have nothing concrete planned for today - I'll just let things evolve but I had a rude...
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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.
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  6. 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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  7. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Definitely not mind your own business - be grateful it's not! You never completely get rid of it but you can keep it under control. A
    Definitely not mind your own business - be grateful it's not! You never completely get rid of it but you can keep it under control. A
    Definitely not mind your own business - be grateful it's not! You never completely get rid of it but you can keep it under control. A
    Definitely not mind your own business - be grateful it's not! You never completely get rid of it but you can keep it under control. A
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    After a very gusty night, we could hear the wind roaring in the nearby woodland, things are a lot calmer this morning. Dry so far but light rain showers will be here soon. Max 9c.
    After a very gusty night, we could hear the wind roaring in the nearby woodland, things are a lot calmer this morning. Dry so far but light rain showers will be here soon. Max 9c.
    After a very gusty night, we could hear the wind roaring in the nearby woodland, things are a lot calmer this morning. Dry so far but light rain showers will be here soon. Max 9c.
    After a very gusty night, we could hear the wind roaring in the nearby woodland, things are a lot calmer this morning. Dry so far but light rain showers will be here soon. Max 9c.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday was sunny but cold so i didn't do anything in the garden and today it's raining.
    Yesterday was sunny but cold so i didn't do anything in the garden and today it's raining.
    Yesterday was sunny but cold so i didn't do anything in the garden and today it's raining.
    Yesterday was sunny but cold so i didn't do anything in the garden and today it's raining.
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
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  13. 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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  14. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
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  15. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
    Yesterday was sunny so i took this pic again. This is the only colour with a double flower
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  16. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
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  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
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  18. JWK
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  19. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    He's had a peep outside. I opened the kitchen door and went into the greenhouse, it's only about 2 yards from the kitchen door. There was some light rain, and Dewi came to the door, stood for a...
    He's had a peep outside. I opened the kitchen door and went into the greenhouse, it's only about 2 yards from the kitchen door. There was some light rain, and Dewi came to the door, stood for a while, ventured outside the door for a few seconds, and then ran back into the house. I tried...
    He's had a peep outside. I opened the kitchen door and went into the greenhouse, it's only about 2 yards from the kitchen door. There was some light rain, and Dewi came to the door, stood for a while, ventured outside the door for a few seconds,...
    He's had a peep outside. I opened the kitchen door and went into the greenhouse, it's only about 2 yards from the kitchen door. There was some light rain, and Dewi came to the door, stood for a...
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  20. 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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