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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You might be interested to read this, @Obelix-Vendée Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy - GOV.UKIt'll take a long time to make a difference, but work has started. ‘A safe space to come...
    You might be interested to read this, @Obelix-Vendée Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy - GOV.UKIt'll take a long time to make a difference, but work has started. ‘A safe space to come and just be’: the radical, utopian return of Britain’s youth clubs
    You might be interested to read this, @Obelix-Vendée Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy - GOV.UKIt'll take a long time to make a difference, but work has started. ‘A safe space to come and just be’: the radical, utopian return of...
    You might be interested to read this, @Obelix-Vendée Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy - GOV.UKIt'll take a long time to make a difference, but work has started. ‘A safe space to come...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after...
    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi It's inhuman!
    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi ...
    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after...
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  3. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
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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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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The...
    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The three small children were beautifully well behaved which was a relief. Much to OH's embarrassment, he...
    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The three small children were beautifully well behaved...
    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
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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 looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
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  11. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back of the borders for weeding and to hedges and fences for trimming. You think it is going to take up...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back of the borders for weeding and to hedges and...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back...
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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...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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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…

    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot...
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot full of compo then rake them in with my hand. Got a different method now. :blue thumb:
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot full of compo then rake them in with my hand. Got a...
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot...
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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and...
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and 10 of the 1010 trays (9 with domes- I melted one..) plus another ten 1020 trays and ten 1010 trays....
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and 10 of the 1010 trays (9 with domes- I melted...
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and...
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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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