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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
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  2. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and hand trowel should be adequate for that area,...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
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  3. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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  4. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
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  5. Plantminded
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and be sowing them ever since.
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
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  7. BB3

    Variegated lavender pruning

    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
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  8. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
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  9. BB3

    WORDS

    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
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  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    This was a late Christmas present from a young friend.
    This was a late Christmas present from a young friend.
    This was a late Christmas present from a young friend.
    This was a late Christmas present from a young friend.
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Indeed, especially the independent observers. Police should have been called there and then. Regardless of when reported though, it is pretty disgusting.
    Indeed, especially the independent observers. Police should have been called there and then. Regardless of when reported though, it is pretty disgusting.
    Indeed, especially the independent observers. Police should have been called there and then. Regardless of when reported though, it is pretty disgusting.
    Indeed, especially the independent observers. Police should have been called there and then. Regardless of when reported though, it is pretty disgusting.
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    See you all tomorrow.
    See you all tomorrow.
    See you all tomorrow.
    See you all tomorrow.
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  14. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
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  16. katecat58
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    Sarah Raven discount

    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
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  17. Palustris

    He's boasting again!

    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
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  18. Phil Clark

    Mature Thyme

    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and this is a creeping one that the bees love.
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and...
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
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  19. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we shall see. Have been very lucky with planting so far.
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
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  20. latimer

    Olive trees in pots leaning

    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new home. Let’s see.
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new...
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
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