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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I do think there is an argument for forecourts imposing a minimum spend, depending on tank size. Mine holds about £35 worth, so my minimum spend should be £20. That would stop those only topping...
    I do think there is an argument for forecourts imposing a minimum spend, depending on tank size. Mine holds about £35 worth, so my minimum spend should be £20. That would stop those only topping up a dribble making the queues longer.
    I do think there is an argument for forecourts imposing a minimum spend, depending on tank size. Mine holds about £35 worth, so my minimum spend should be £20. That would stop those only topping up a dribble making the queues longer.
    I do think there is an argument for forecourts imposing a minimum spend, depending on tank size. Mine holds about £35 worth, so my minimum spend should be £20. That would stop those only topping...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 64 65 66
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    Mar 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    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...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 63 64 65
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    :hapydancsmil: I have begun Operation Groundcover Taming. Far and away not the most urgent task, but I could do it largely standing up. I really need to move a geranium, but before I can do that I need to...
    :hapydancsmil: I have begun Operation Groundcover Taming. Far and away not the most urgent task, but I could do it largely standing up. I really need to move a geranium, but before I can do that I need to move a campanula, and before I can do that, I need to uproot some grasses, and before I can do that...
    :hapydancsmil: I have begun Operation Groundcover Taming. Far and away not the most urgent task, but I could do it largely standing up. I really need to move a geranium, but before I can do that I need to move a campanula, and before I can do that, I need...
    :hapydancsmil: I have begun Operation Groundcover Taming. Far and away not the most urgent task, but I could do it largely standing up. I really need to move a geranium, but before I can do that I need to...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    Mar 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    9c sunny
    9c sunny
    9c sunny
    9c sunny
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 99 100 101
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    Jiffy
    Mar 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM
  5. 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!
    Bluebell Q, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM, Trees
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    Bluebell Q
    Mar 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
  6. 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...
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Plantminded
    Mar 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM
  7. 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.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 363 364 365
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    Fat Controller
    Mar 3, 2026 at 8:51 AM
  8. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do well with compeition.If you think they need it,...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
  9. 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...
    latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    micearguers
    Mar 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
  10. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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    NigelJ
    Mar 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
  11. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    madpenguin, Jan 23, 2026, Cacti and Succulents
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    madpenguin
    Mar 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
  12. 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.
    Adam I, Mar 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Adam I
    Mar 2, 2026 at 12:24 PM
  13. 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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    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 16 17 18
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
  14. 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...
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
  15. 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...
    Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
  16. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges look a lot better but my Hands are aching.I am not...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
    Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 53 54 55
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    Kevin Cowans
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
  17. 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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    Danny1978, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:49 AM
  18. 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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    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
  19. 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
    Kevin Cowans, Mar 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM, Other Plants
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    Kevin Cowans
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
  20. 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...
    machtucker, Feb 17, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    Peony Lover
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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