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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I can't take the credit, it is mostly @shiney, he is our attack terrier... :biggrin:
    I can't take the credit, it is mostly @shiney, he is our attack terrier... :biggrin:
    I can't take the credit, it is mostly @shiney, he is our attack terrier... :biggrin:
    I can't take the credit, it is mostly @shiney, he is our attack terrier... :biggrin:
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were...
    It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were walking down to the house, ehmmm, cafe first of course. :) Bristol seemed to have blue sky. I had a walk...
    It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were walking down to the house, ehmmm, cafe first of...
    It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were...
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  3. Gairdner
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    New Here…

    Done. Thank you.
    Done. Thank you.
    Done. Thank you.
    Done. Thank you.
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes, she was muttering something about possibly protecting the state pension from falling into a tax trap, but not private pensions, which protects those who did not save for their retirement and...
    Yes, she was muttering something about possibly protecting the state pension from falling into a tax trap, but not private pensions, which protects those who did not save for their retirement and rely wholly on the state, while penalising those that did but who might not have the NI yrs for a...
    Yes, she was muttering something about possibly protecting the state pension from falling into a tax trap, but not private pensions, which protects those who did not save for their retirement and rely wholly on the state, while penalising those...
    Yes, she was muttering something about possibly protecting the state pension from falling into a tax trap, but not private pensions, which protects those who did not save for their retirement and...
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  5. 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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  6. Erigeron

    Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?

    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too slowly.There is big demand for things that biodegrade...
    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too...
    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have...
    Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have all disappeared for the winter so cleaning is a lot quicker at the moment. It takes longest in bad...
    Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have all disappeared for the winter so cleaning is a lot...
    Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have...
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  8. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of...
    Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of the propagator and sowed rocket lettuce and beetroot into shallow pots. I'm still holding off...
    Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of the propagator and sowed rocket lettuce and...
    Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of...
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  10. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
    I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
    I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
    I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
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  11. Erigeron

    How do you feel if this happens?

    I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
    I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
    I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
    I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
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  12. James Quested

    Dying Privet Hedge

    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
    First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
    First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
    First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
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  16. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
    Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work for many years its a good project to breed...
    Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work...
    Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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  20. JWK
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