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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad...
    Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad ending as the animals ended up in the slaughter house
    Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad ending as the animals ended up in the slaughter house
    Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Greetings everyone, cloudy and dry so far here but drizzle is expected soon. 9c to 11c.
    Greetings everyone, cloudy and dry so far here but drizzle is expected soon. 9c to 11c.
    Greetings everyone, cloudy and dry so far here but drizzle is expected soon. 9c to 11c.
    Greetings everyone, cloudy and dry so far here but drizzle is expected soon. 9c to 11c.
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Since retirement I'm in no position to put more than 12000 a year into an ISA:dunno:Come to think of it I wasn't able to even when I was working. :roflol:
    Since retirement I'm in no position to put more than 12000 a year into an ISA:dunno:Come to think of it I wasn't able to even when I was working. :roflol:
    Since retirement I'm in no position to put more than 12000 a year into an ISA:dunno:Come to think of it I wasn't able to even when I was working. :roflol:
    Since retirement I'm in no position to put more than 12000 a year into an ISA:dunno:Come to think of it I wasn't able to even when I was working. :roflol:
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  4. Karen Ballington

    Hydrangea and flowering quince

    Thanks very much I will check it tomorrow
    Thanks very much I will check it tomorrow
    Thanks very much I will check it tomorrow
    Thanks very much I will check it tomorrow
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  5. Howard Stone

    How do I move a heavy plant without help?

    Maybe 'Abundance Wimbledon' may know of some help you might be able to get.
    Maybe 'Abundance Wimbledon' may know of some help you might be able to get.
    Maybe 'Abundance Wimbledon' may know of some help you might be able to get.
    Maybe 'Abundance Wimbledon' may know of some help you might be able to get.
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. Another week begins and it is the last week of February. Spring is definitely stirring - in me as well as in the garden. Fingers crossed for a gardening day...
    A very good morning one and all. Another week begins and it is the last week of February. Spring is definitely stirring - in me as well as in the garden. Fingers crossed for a gardening day today. When I released the little mouse yesterday I noticed that areas of my garden were puddled. I have...
    A very good morning one and all. Another week begins and it is the last week of February. Spring is definitely stirring - in me as well as in the garden. Fingers crossed for a gardening day today. When I released the little mouse yesterday I...
    A very good morning one and all. Another week begins and it is the last week of February. Spring is definitely stirring - in me as well as in the garden. Fingers crossed for a gardening day...
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  7. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed :biggrin:
    Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed :biggrin:
    Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed :biggrin:
    Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed :biggrin:
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  8. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn then, you'd need to make sure you maintain it very...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Grown up Legos :)Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living...
    Grown up Legos :)Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living room, so one lives in my bedroom.But, measuring very carefully, I realised I can fit in half...
    Grown up Legos :)Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living room, so one lives in my bedroom.But,...
    Grown up Legos :)Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living...
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  10. Gairdner
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    New Here…

    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
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  11. Erigeron

    Blackthorn?

    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
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  12. Michael Hewett
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    Something sad ...

    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible. :)It's nice to see these very generous acts...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible....
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
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  13. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @shiney would it be worth using a garden blower to get the leaves out and direct them somewhere easier to collect?
    @shiney would it be worth using a garden blower to get the leaves out and direct them somewhere easier to collect?
    @shiney would it be worth using a garden blower to get the leaves out and direct them somewhere easier to collect?
    @shiney would it be worth using a garden blower to get the leaves out and direct them somewhere easier to collect?
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
    Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
    Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
    Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
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  16. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
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  17. 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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  18. hi2u_uk

    Blue bells

    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English...
    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English ones.I definitely agree with that. :thumbsup:
    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English ones.I definitely agree with that. :thumbsup:
    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English...
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  19. 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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  20. 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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