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  1. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's been a pleasant cold dry day till now, started to rain. Been hovering around 4c all day
    It's been a pleasant cold dry day till now, started to rain. Been hovering around 4c all day
    It's been a pleasant cold dry day till now, started to rain. Been hovering around 4c all day
    It's been a pleasant cold dry day till now, started to rain. Been hovering around 4c all day
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be...
    It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be picking some early tomatoes :biggrin:
    It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be picking some early tomatoes :biggrin:
    It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.No lent for me as I’ve already had to give up alcohol and caffeine so I feel that I have a free pass.Chilly for my walk today but I wore a different coat with a thick fleecy...
    Afternoon all.No lent for me as I’ve already had to give up alcohol and caffeine so I feel that I have a free pass.Chilly for my walk today but I wore a different coat with a thick fleecy lining and that was toasty.I can see some buds on my dark cherry tree too It’s always the first one...
    Afternoon all.No lent for me as I’ve already had to give up alcohol and caffeine so I feel that I have a free pass.Chilly for my walk today but I wore a different coat with a thick fleecy lining and that was toasty.I can see some buds on my...
    Afternoon all.No lent for me as I’ve already had to give up alcohol and caffeine so I feel that I have a free pass.Chilly for my walk today but I wore a different coat with a thick fleecy...
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  5. Logan
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We can't compete with the US re land mass but we do seem to be catching up rapidly on the size of individuals.
    We can't compete with the US re land mass but we do seem to be catching up rapidly on the size of individuals.
    We can't compete with the US re land mass but we do seem to be catching up rapidly on the size of individuals.
    We can't compete with the US re land mass but we do seem to be catching up rapidly on the size of individuals.
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  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
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  9. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
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  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If I am honest, I prefer them to the plastic version....
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
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  11. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
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  12. JWK
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  13. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food...
    As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food producers are with their Best Before dates. Both want people to ditch "out of date" stuff and buy...
    As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food producers are with their Best Before dates. Both...
    As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food...
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge twigs and spending ages trying to bend these into...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small...
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  16. JWK
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  17. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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  18. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
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  19. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
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  20. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
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