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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
    Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
    Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
    Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
    Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is...
    I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is still shut and causing mayhem. It doesn't look like it will be finished anytime soon.Later, I togged...
    I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is still shut and causing mayhem. It doesn't look like it...
    I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is...
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  4. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'd say Andrew's problem is not only sex related but the accusation that whilst he was in posession of certain financial info, he freely passed it to his pals. One consideration to take into...
    I'd say Andrew's problem is not only sex related but the accusation that whilst he was in posession of certain financial info, he freely passed it to his pals. One consideration to take into account is why was he ever given the job of Trade Envoy in the first place ? No experience in that...
    I'd say Andrew's problem is not only sex related but the accusation that whilst he was in posession of certain financial info, he freely passed it to his pals. One consideration to take into account is why was he ever given the job of Trade...
    I'd say Andrew's problem is not only sex related but the accusation that whilst he was in posession of certain financial info, he freely passed it to his pals. One consideration to take into...
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  6. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would have got some back in already but Mrs Shiney wants to repot quite a lot but the weather hasn't been...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would have got some back in already but Mrs Shiney wants...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would...
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  7. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
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  9. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
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  12. JWK
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins...
    Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins were emptied this morning. They're not empty any more! It was good to get out even if not for long,...
    Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins were emptied this morning. They're not empty any...
    Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins...
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  15. Notwellygood

    Unknown seedling

    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
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  16. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
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  17. 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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  18. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
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  19. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
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    15
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    1,318
  20. Logan
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