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  1. Philippa

    Free Zoo tickets for London/Whipsnade

    NB All the tickets are now spoken for. Thank you to all who responded and I hope you all enjoy your visits. My apologies to those who missed out. The number of tickets I receive were reduced...
    NB All the tickets are now spoken for. Thank you to all who responded and I hope you all enjoy your visits. My apologies to those who missed out. The number of tickets I receive were reduced this year.
    NB All the tickets are now spoken for. Thank you to all who responded and I hope you all enjoy your visits. My apologies to those who missed out. The number of tickets I receive were reduced this year.
    NB All the tickets are now spoken for. Thank you to all who responded and I hope you all enjoy your visits. My apologies to those who missed out. The number of tickets I receive were reduced...
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  2. Fof

    Phal Orchid help needed

    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between...
    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between waterings.
    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between waterings.
    The fungi that symbiotically grow with orchids are tiny, but often the conditions are such that normal fungi take over. I think it's what others have said. Not giving pot time to dry fully between...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I did my best to flunk the 11 plus and managed it, the thought of going to grammar school or the technical school was like being doomed, as it was I ended up at just a secondary modern were I...
    I did my best to flunk the 11 plus and managed it, the thought of going to grammar school or the technical school was like being doomed, as it was I ended up at just a secondary modern were I tended to do well. Had I gone to the other two I'd probably been the class idiot, so best not to get...
    I did my best to flunk the 11 plus and managed it, the thought of going to grammar school or the technical school was like being doomed, as it was I ended up at just a secondary modern were I tended to do well. Had I gone to the other two I'd...
    I did my best to flunk the 11 plus and managed it, the thought of going to grammar school or the technical school was like being doomed, as it was I ended up at just a secondary modern were I...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Take the long view @pete and ask yourself how much misery an angry Iran will rain down on anyone who bombed them in an illegal war and without good cause. Best to stay out of it and find ways to...
    Take the long view @pete and ask yourself how much misery an angry Iran will rain down on anyone who bombed them in an illegal war and without good cause. Best to stay out of it and find ways to live with the fall out till things calm down.I feel desperately sorry for Iranians whose homes...
    Take the long view @pete and ask yourself how much misery an angry Iran will rain down on anyone who bombed them in an illegal war and without good cause. Best to stay out of it and find ways to live with the fall out till things calm down.I...
    Take the long view @pete and ask yourself how much misery an angry Iran will rain down on anyone who bombed them in an illegal war and without good cause. Best to stay out of it and find ways to...
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am signing out for today. See you all tomorrow. Hope you all get decent sleeps.
    I am signing out for today. See you all tomorrow. Hope you all get decent sleeps.
    I am signing out for today. See you all tomorrow. Hope you all get decent sleeps.
    I am signing out for today. See you all tomorrow. Hope you all get decent sleeps.
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
    The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’ :biggrin:
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  7. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It...
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It looks awful with the chicken wire.
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It looks awful with the chicken wire.
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It...
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  8. BB3

    Secateur sharpener

    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
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  9. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
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  10. Ditherer

    feeding robins with live mealworms problems

    That's interesting 101, Do "robins" eat your pre-soaked dried mealworms ? Would make things a lot easier.
    That's interesting 101, Do "robins" eat your pre-soaked dried mealworms ? Would make things a lot easier.
    That's interesting 101, Do "robins" eat your pre-soaked dried mealworms ? Would make things a lot easier.
    That's interesting 101, Do "robins" eat your pre-soaked dried mealworms ? Would make things a lot easier.
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  11. dogsbody

    container potatoes

    Thank you Infradig, I had no idea about Determinate and Intermediate potatoes, shows how much I have to learn :).
    Thank you Infradig, I had no idea about Determinate and Intermediate potatoes, shows how much I have to learn :).
    Thank you Infradig, I had no idea about Determinate and Intermediate potatoes, shows how much I have to learn :).
    Thank you Infradig, I had no idea about Determinate and Intermediate potatoes, shows how much I have to learn :).
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  12. JWK
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  13. Friendly

    What is this please?

    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
    I'm still unsure, I will update if and when it flowers.
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
    Not sure if anyone else does this but when it comes to hardening off seedlings I use this kind of thing if the cold frame is full.
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
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  16. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Thank you for the replies the “wrinkles” is a great indicator I never thought off.
    Thank you for the replies the “wrinkles” is a great indicator I never thought off.
    Thank you for the replies the “wrinkles” is a great indicator I never thought off.
    Thank you for the replies the “wrinkles” is a great indicator I never thought off.
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  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often...
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope. They resemble what are known there as Planter's...
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope....
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often...
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Newly planted Chaenomeles "Crimson & Gold". The flowers are a little underdeveloped at the moment and don't have their full beauty, but they are still nice enough.I can't remember the variety...
    Newly planted Chaenomeles "Crimson & Gold". The flowers are a little underdeveloped at the moment and don't have their full beauty, but they are still nice enough.I can't remember the variety of this hellebore, but it's probably my favourite.A camelia my partner chose. I would have gone...
    Newly planted Chaenomeles "Crimson & Gold". The flowers are a little underdeveloped at the moment and don't have their full beauty, but they are still nice enough.I can't remember the variety of this hellebore, but it's probably my...
    Newly planted Chaenomeles "Crimson & Gold". The flowers are a little underdeveloped at the moment and don't have their full beauty, but they are still nice enough.I can't remember the variety...
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  19. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our garden sanctuary

    It looks lovely.
    It looks lovely.
    It looks lovely.
    It looks lovely.
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  20. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    After my first seed failure in over a decade, I have today planted some Sturon sets along with some shallots.
    After my first seed failure in over a decade, I have today planted some Sturon sets along with some shallots.
    After my first seed failure in over a decade, I have today planted some Sturon sets along with some shallots.
    After my first seed failure in over a decade, I have today planted some Sturon sets along with some shallots.
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