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  1. 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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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    If only! ;)
    If only! ;)
    If only! ;)
    If only! ;)
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    @CarolineLI have had Jessie from Desirable Plants and their description was "Rich blue, seedling of Rolf Fiedler." That's gone to the great compost heap in the sky, but I do have Tessa which...
    @CarolineLI have had Jessie from Desirable Plants and their description was "Rich blue, seedling of Rolf Fiedler." That's gone to the great compost heap in the sky, but I do have Tessa which looks rather like the picture of yours.
    @CarolineLI have had Jessie from Desirable Plants and their description was "Rich blue, seedling of Rolf Fiedler." That's gone to the great compost heap in the sky, but I do have Tessa which looks rather like the picture of yours.
    @CarolineLI have had Jessie from Desirable Plants and their description was "Rich blue, seedling of Rolf Fiedler." That's gone to the great compost heap in the sky, but I do have Tessa which...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone. I enjoyed GW last night - it seems to have had a new injection of 'freshness' whether that is because it is early days in the new series I'm not sure but it was refreshing...
    Good morning everyone. I enjoyed GW last night - it seems to have had a new injection of 'freshness' whether that is because it is early days in the new series I'm not sure but it was refreshing watching. Gosh @lizzie27 that must have been a surprise for you but I'm glad that your friend got...
    Good morning everyone. I enjoyed GW last night - it seems to have had a new injection of 'freshness' whether that is because it is early days in the new series I'm not sure but it was refreshing watching. Gosh @lizzie27 that must have been a...
    Good morning everyone. I enjoyed GW last night - it seems to have had a new injection of 'freshness' whether that is because it is early days in the new series I'm not sure but it was refreshing...
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    These mass religious observances in public places. Must say I am on the "against" side. All religions act as "them and us" clubs. Now, if you specifically choose to go to a building where one...
    These mass religious observances in public places. Must say I am on the "against" side. All religions act as "them and us" clubs. Now, if you specifically choose to go to a building where one of these clubs functions, fair enough. But if you are out and about in a public space, you shouldn't...
    These mass religious observances in public places. Must say I am on the "against" side. All religions act as "them and us" clubs. Now, if you specifically choose to go to a building where one of these clubs functions, fair enough. But if you...
    These mass religious observances in public places. Must say I am on the "against" side. All religions act as "them and us" clubs. Now, if you specifically choose to go to a building where one...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by...
    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by bit into a large trug, take that down the garden to where we store the green bins then trudge back up...
    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by bit into a large trug, take that down the garden to...
    I finally got our 2nd dumpy bag emptied, although it took me just over three hours to do it as the bag was too large and heavy for us to lift down to the green bins. I had to transfer it bit by...
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  10. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    If you are driving around NE of Wiltshire up to Fairford, have the fog lights on. I can’t see the opposite house (20 metres!).
    If you are driving around NE of Wiltshire up to Fairford, have the fog lights on. I can’t see the opposite house (20 metres!).
    If you are driving around NE of Wiltshire up to Fairford, have the fog lights on. I can’t see the opposite house (20 metres!).
    If you are driving around NE of Wiltshire up to Fairford, have the fog lights on. I can’t see the opposite house (20 metres!).
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  12. AnniD

    Californian poppies

    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
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  13. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Fof

    Phal Orchid help needed

    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also removed.The base and roots immersed in 1g/L copper sulphate...
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also...
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
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  18. JWK
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  19. 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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  20. 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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