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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A nice and sunny 9 degrees, so that tells you we still have a cold wind blowing, though not too strong, done a bit of leaf removal and tidying around the wildlife pond.
    A nice and sunny 9 degrees, so that tells you we still have a cold wind blowing, though not too strong, done a bit of leaf removal and tidying around the wildlife pond.
    A nice and sunny 9 degrees, so that tells you we still have a cold wind blowing, though not too strong, done a bit of leaf removal and tidying around the wildlife pond.
    A nice and sunny 9 degrees, so that tells you we still have a cold wind blowing, though not too strong, done a bit of leaf removal and tidying around the wildlife pond.
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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. JWK
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @ViewAhead I fear that somewhere along the line our generation of baby boomers was so busy having it all that we failed to instill ethics and morality and respect for others into the next 2...
    @ViewAhead I fear that somewhere along the line our generation of baby boomers was so busy having it all that we failed to instill ethics and morality and respect for others into the next 2 generations and that has allowed bad people to thrive like Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Jobs and Cook and...
    @ViewAhead I fear that somewhere along the line our generation of baby boomers was so busy having it all that we failed to instill ethics and morality and respect for others into the next 2 generations and that has allowed bad people to thrive...
    @ViewAhead I fear that somewhere along the line our generation of baby boomers was so busy having it all that we failed to instill ethics and morality and respect for others into the next 2...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Another sunny day here with a nippy breeze. We've all been out to do the weekly shop for food, household and pets and then a quick walk round the block. Takes 25 minutes at a decent pace. ...
    Another sunny day here with a nippy breeze. We've all been out to do the weekly shop for food, household and pets and then a quick walk round the block. Takes 25 minutes at a decent pace. Working up to longer ones.Just having post lunch tisane and then off out to garden.OH saw a very...
    Another sunny day here with a nippy breeze. We've all been out to do the weekly shop for food, household and pets and then a quick walk round the block. Takes 25 minutes at a decent pace. Working up to longer ones.Just having post lunch...
    Another sunny day here with a nippy breeze. We've all been out to do the weekly shop for food, household and pets and then a quick walk round the block. Takes 25 minutes at a decent pace. ...
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  6. 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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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    That sounds just the job for where I need something evergreen @simone_in_wiltshire
    That sounds just the job for where I need something evergreen @simone_in_wiltshire
    That sounds just the job for where I need something evergreen @simone_in_wiltshire
    That sounds just the job for where I need something evergreen @simone_in_wiltshire
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  8. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' which I gather is sterile. The previously mentioned varieties are...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' which I gather is...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    many thanks to everyone for such kind words. l hope you all take care in the garden, its so easy to get over motivated when Spring arrives, then like me un- expected injuries can happen :(.. we...
    many thanks to everyone for such kind words. l hope you all take care in the garden, its so easy to get over motivated when Spring arrives, then like me un- expected injuries can happen :(.. we all need to pace ourselves and be extra careful of potential hazards. My patio rose 'sweet dream' has...
    many thanks to everyone for such kind words. l hope you all take care in the garden, its so easy to get over motivated when Spring arrives, then like me un- expected injuries can happen :(.. we all need to pace ourselves and be extra careful of...
    many thanks to everyone for such kind words. l hope you all take care in the garden, its so easy to get over motivated when Spring arrives, then like me un- expected injuries can happen :(.. we...
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  10. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
    Thank you so much for your response @Spruce :) i was beginning to wonder if anyone was out there and could see my post. I don’t come here that often so not entirely sure how to post etc.
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
    I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:
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  12. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    good idea to make ice cubes!
    good idea to make ice cubes!
    good idea to make ice cubes!
    good idea to make ice cubes!
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  13. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens availability please

    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will...
    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will be available in garden centres as I can’t remember when I purchased them, I think it was May.:thanks:
    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will be available in garden centres as I can’t remember...
    Hey everyone, I got some Sunpatiens last year and the show of constant flowers were just amazing for months, it was the first time I’d ever bought some. Can someone please tell me when these will...
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  14. 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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  15. Logan
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  16. 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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  17. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    I saw my first butterfly 2026. A Peacock. I had no camera with me in the garden, and when I came back shortly later, it was no longer there.
    I saw my first butterfly 2026. A Peacock. I had no camera with me in the garden, and when I came back shortly later, it was no longer there.
    I saw my first butterfly 2026. A Peacock. I had no camera with me in the garden, and when I came back shortly later, it was no longer there.
    I saw my first butterfly 2026. A Peacock. I had no camera with me in the garden, and when I came back shortly later, it was no longer there.
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  18. 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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  19. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Sunday, we leave again, going west from PA. to Indiana. certainly an awesome trip, wide open spaces, miles of fields to pass through. Beautiful country to see in general. So blessed.
    Sunday, we leave again, going west from PA. to Indiana. certainly an awesome trip, wide open spaces, miles of fields to pass through. Beautiful country to see in general. So blessed.
    Sunday, we leave again, going west from PA. to Indiana. certainly an awesome trip, wide open spaces, miles of fields to pass through. Beautiful country to see in general. So blessed.
    Sunday, we leave again, going west from PA. to Indiana. certainly an awesome trip, wide open spaces, miles of fields to pass through. Beautiful country to see in general. So blessed.
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  20. Hanglow

    Lidl, all seeds 20p

    I picked Sonata for myself. And they have plastic pots. I needed 9cm, one lidl didn't have this size, the other one did.
    I picked Sonata for myself. And they have plastic pots. I needed 9cm, one lidl didn't have this size, the other one did.
    I picked Sonata for myself. And they have plastic pots. I needed 9cm, one lidl didn't have this size, the other one did.
    I picked Sonata for myself. And they have plastic pots. I needed 9cm, one lidl didn't have this size, the other one did.
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