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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I...
    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I have some spare ear plugs somewhere.
    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I have some spare ear plugs somewhere.
    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I...
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  2. Danny1978

    Plant ideas please

    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade into the background and make the plants in front...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade...
    A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
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  3. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  4. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
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  5. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
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  6. machtucker

    Ideas for shady front garden....

    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for that area.
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for...
    I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    9c sunny
    9c sunny
    9c sunny
    9c sunny
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  8. BezzaDougal

    Plants for memorial area

    Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
    Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
    Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
    Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing...
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing some of the perennial and annuals that need a bit of heat.
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing some of the perennial and annuals that need a bit...
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing...
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  10. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
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  11. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
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  13. JWK
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  14. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite...
    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite crowded. I like to see the drama of all the new fronds emerging in succession, but that’s just a personal...
    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite crowded. I like to see the drama of all the new fronds...
    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite...
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  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    More panking buying here, luckly i've got half a tank so that should last me 3-4 month so it should be ok but i may think, lets go and fill up just to keep in with the in croud :biggrin:Big jump in price...
    More panking buying here, luckly i've got half a tank so that should last me 3-4 month so it should be ok but i may think, lets go and fill up just to keep in with the in croud :biggrin:Big jump in price as well as we are rural deilvey's are slow any way
    More panking buying here, luckly i've got half a tank so that should last me 3-4 month so it should be ok but i may think, lets go and fill up just to keep in with the in croud :biggrin:Big jump in price as well as we are rural deilvey's are slow any way
    More panking buying here, luckly i've got half a tank so that should last me 3-4 month so it should be ok but i may think, lets go and fill up just to keep in with the in croud :biggrin:Big jump in price...
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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a picture of my front garden.So the driveway on the...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
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  17. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
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  18. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
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  19. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
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  20. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
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