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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I often order more than one size and return one (clothes, not shoes - for shoes if the smallest size is too big there isn't an alternative). I like to use places that either offer free delivery...
    I often order more than one size and return one (clothes, not shoes - for shoes if the smallest size is too big there isn't an alternative). I like to use places that either offer free delivery (over a certain order value) and free returns, or those where you can order online and return to their...
    I often order more than one size and return one (clothes, not shoes - for shoes if the smallest size is too big there isn't an alternative). I like to use places that either offer free delivery (over a certain order value) and free returns, or...
    I often order more than one size and return one (clothes, not shoes - for shoes if the smallest size is too big there isn't an alternative). I like to use places that either offer free delivery...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It's great that Sheffield (my birthplace) still has some of its steel industry. The present-day Forgemasters is the result of many mergers. acquisitions etc and some of the former sites will have...
    It's great that Sheffield (my birthplace) still has some of its steel industry. The present-day Forgemasters is the result of many mergers. acquisitions etc and some of the former sites will have fallen by the wayside, but nice to see that they are recognising their history.
    It's great that Sheffield (my birthplace) still has some of its steel industry. The present-day Forgemasters is the result of many mergers. acquisitions etc and some of the former sites will have fallen by the wayside, but nice to see that they...
    It's great that Sheffield (my birthplace) still has some of its steel industry. The present-day Forgemasters is the result of many mergers. acquisitions etc and some of the former sites will have...
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  3. JWK
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  4. Logan
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  5. The Bird Lady

    Scabious seeds, cover or not?

    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
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  6. BezzaDougal

    Plants for memorial area

    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. ...
    Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. I've just checked my seed potatoes an dthere's lots of chitting going on so with any luck OH can weed...
    Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. I've just checked my seed potatoes an dthere's lots...
    Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. ...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.:sad:
    Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.:sad:
    Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.:sad:
    Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.:sad:
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  9. JWK
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse,...
    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse, will pot up tomorrow. They looked just delivered - fresh in buds.
    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse, will pot up tomorrow. They looked just delivered -...
    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse,...
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  11. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
    I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the attached sketch there are some wider areas where you...
    I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the...
    I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
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  12. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
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  14. Zaneta Cebula

    Black currant healthy or not...

    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
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  15. Gairdner
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    New Here…

    Done. Thank you.
    Done. Thank you.
    Done. Thank you.
    Done. Thank you.
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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
    Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and fast rules how you do things, people often find...
    Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and...
    Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
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  17. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
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  18. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed from all the bird photos recently, they have become...
    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed...
    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
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