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  1. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That is so sad @ViewAhead :sad:
    That is so sad @ViewAhead :sad:
    That is so sad @ViewAhead :sad:
    That is so sad @ViewAhead :sad:
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  3. pete

    What died on you this winter?

    Knock it out the pot and have a look at the roots, might be vineweevil, or maybe it got dry last summer.
    Knock it out the pot and have a look at the roots, might be vineweevil, or maybe it got dry last summer.
    Knock it out the pot and have a look at the roots, might be vineweevil, or maybe it got dry last summer.
    Knock it out the pot and have a look at the roots, might be vineweevil, or maybe it got dry last summer.
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  4. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake...
    Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake when you need one. Mostly people build a collection of tools as they go along. Example, you want want...
    Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake when you need one. Mostly people build a collection...
    Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake...
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  5. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I used to use newspapers to suck water out of pots via the drainage holes. Trouble is I don't know anyone who buys them these days.
    I used to use newspapers to suck water out of pots via the drainage holes. Trouble is I don't know anyone who buys them these days.
    I used to use newspapers to suck water out of pots via the drainage holes. Trouble is I don't know anyone who buys them these days.
    I used to use newspapers to suck water out of pots via the drainage holes. Trouble is I don't know anyone who buys them these days.
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
    Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
    Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
    Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It poured with rain last night, but now it's back to just damp. Hardly any breeze. Might get sunny intervals later. Max 9c.
    It poured with rain last night, but now it's back to just damp. Hardly any breeze. Might get sunny intervals later. Max 9c.
    It poured with rain last night, but now it's back to just damp. Hardly any breeze. Might get sunny intervals later. Max 9c.
    It poured with rain last night, but now it's back to just damp. Hardly any breeze. Might get sunny intervals later. Max 9c.
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and...
    I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and inexpensive - fix p.s. I hope we can get to see the planetary parade this evening.
    I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and inexpensive - fix p.s. I hope we can get to see the...
    I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and...
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  10. JWK
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  11. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
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  13. Logan
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  14. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it...
    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it alive over the years is the challenge.Thanks @AnniD for reminding us that the GW winter episode part...
    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it alive over the years is the challenge.Thanks...
    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it...
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  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
    They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
    They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
    They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
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  16. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that sometimes need thinning out. I agree they all taste much...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
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  20. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
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