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  1. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It's super super slow now ! I could almost make a cup of tea in the time the pages take to change. It's definitely going like Grows-on-You, and soon it will be totally unusable, like GoY was. I'm...
    It's super super slow now ! I could almost make a cup of tea in the time the pages take to change. It's definitely going like Grows-on-You, and soon it will be totally unusable, like GoY was. I'm closing it down now, haven't got time to waste. I'll try again tomorrow
    It's super super slow now ! I could almost make a cup of tea in the time the pages take to change. It's definitely going like Grows-on-You, and soon it will be totally unusable, like GoY was. I'm closing it down now, haven't got time to waste....
    It's super super slow now ! I could almost make a cup of tea in the time the pages take to change. It's definitely going like Grows-on-You, and soon it will be totally unusable, like GoY was. I'm...
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
    A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
    A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
    A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
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  5. 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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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or...
    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or word-play. I can give some clues later in the week if needed and I’ll post the answers on Friday....
    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or word-play. I can give some clues later in the week...
    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or...
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  7. 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....
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
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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

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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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?

    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as long as they did their full hours. The Netherlands...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
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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.
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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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