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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I tidied up the border at the bottom of my steps, removing two orange Geums which I have now decided are too loud :biggrin:, replacing them with Nepetas. I have a large hosta, Sun and Substance, which has...
    I tidied up the border at the bottom of my steps, removing two orange Geums which I have now decided are too loud :biggrin:, replacing them with Nepetas. I have a large hosta, Sun and Substance, which has outgrown its pot so I found a position for it in my recently extended border, slugs take note you...
    I tidied up the border at the bottom of my steps, removing two orange Geums which I have now decided are too loud :biggrin:, replacing them with Nepetas. I have a large hosta, Sun and Substance, which has outgrown its pot so I found a position for it in...
    I tidied up the border at the bottom of my steps, removing two orange Geums which I have now decided are too loud :biggrin:, replacing them with Nepetas. I have a large hosta, Sun and Substance, which has...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I didn’t think to look at the cans for instructions, @pete! Mind you, it was the snap rows apart bit I was having the problem with!
    I didn’t think to look at the cans for instructions, @pete! Mind you, it was the snap rows apart bit I was having the problem with!
    I didn’t think to look at the cans for instructions, @pete! Mind you, it was the snap rows apart bit I was having the problem with!
    I didn’t think to look at the cans for instructions, @pete! Mind you, it was the snap rows apart bit I was having the problem with!
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  3. BB3
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    Euphorbia

    That's my favourite variety, very impressive @BB3 :blue thumb:.
    That's my favourite variety, very impressive @BB3 :blue thumb:.
    That's my favourite variety, very impressive @BB3 :blue thumb:.
    That's my favourite variety, very impressive @BB3 :blue thumb:.
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  4. Greenfield81

    Choisya dying?

    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I suppose.
    I've seen this on mine from time to time, you can usually trace back down the stems to live wood, and prune back to below it. Never known the cause but possibly fungal. Could be frost damage I...
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  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
    Reminds me of a cartoon I saw years ago-a Roman soldier on a half built wall near Newcastle is reading a message from Rome."It's Hadrian, he's asking why it's taking so long to build a well?"
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  6. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
    I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching :biggrin:.
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  7. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  8. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
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  9. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to...
    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to achieve an even ish surface before sowing. Was thinking about scattering sand on it first, not...
    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to achieve an even ish surface before sowing. Was...
    So, here we are almost at the end of March, and I am contemplating sowing wild-flower seeds on my little patch of garden at the front of my house. Shall loosen the soil and rake it off, hoping to...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
    Well its Comic Relief tonight so I am signing out early. I will be watching GW though. See you all in the morning. Have a happy evening.
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti...
    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti fungals Just a few others off my head: potato virus x, y, a, leaf roll virus, early blight.because...
    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti fungals Just a few others off my head: potato virus...
    There are over 40 infectious diseases that affect potatoes and tomatoes, most are viruses spread by aphids. Late blight is also rapidly evolving and keeps overcoming genetic resistances and anti...
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  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
    It was a drizzly and windy day with a high of 15.5c, 14.1c now and still drizzly and windy.
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  13. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem"...
    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem" courses in prisons. However, at the time of sentencing, no one knows if either will apply so the...
    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem" courses in prisons. However, at the time of...
    Little point in sentencing someon to 4 years but then saying they only need serve 20 months. There are reductions for Good Behaviour and also for taking part in various "help me with my problem"...
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  15. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
    My local garden centre ALWAYS has them at 50% of RRP. One might almost suspect it's a con!
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  16. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not...
    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not entirely hardy.
    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not entirely hardy.
    Ipheion Jessie (I think) This cyclamen has been flowering for ages. Lost label, but I think it's xmirabile Tile barn Greville. So I keep it in cold greenhouse over winter as mirabile is not...
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  17. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
    I think it is due to dull,misty days, now we have had some sun, things are moving quickly. Fog in March means frost in May......
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
    I saw one yesterday on Celadines.
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  19. BezzaDougal

    Could anyone identify this plant please?

    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
    Thank you everyone. That seems to be unanimous! Looks an attractive flower and plant so I'll leave it alone.
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  20. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of...
    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of the bloom of the Convolvulus cneorum, and they really complement them beautifully with their veins in...
    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of the bloom of the Convolvulus cneorum, and they...
    Merlot tulips. I intended for them to bloom alongside the Orange Emperor tulips , but they didn't quite coincide, except for the first Merlot tulip. At least they did coincide with the start of...
    Terraza 1.jpg Terraza 2.jpg Terraza 5.jpg Terraza 6.jpg Terraza 9.jpg Terraza 10.jpg
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