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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and...
    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and pricking out into the trays the best way, plugs are too small for me so the cell trays work better.Its...
    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and pricking out into the trays the best way, plugs are...
    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
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  4. 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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  5. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was...
    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was started. Both we and the installer were really surprised when the result came back as positive for...
    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was started. Both we and the installer were really...
    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was...
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I...
    We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I stopped one day as traffic had started to cross from the other end, the car behind hooted me and then...
    We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I stopped one day as traffic had started to cross from...
    We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I...
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my...
    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my Buddleias, trimming some thymes in my alpine trough, raking the lawn and clearing up all the spent...
    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my Buddleias, trimming some thymes in my alpine trough,...
    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  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

    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
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  16. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind it being deciduous, is flowering currant, Ribes...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
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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

    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
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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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