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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A cold is nothing to do with the weather, its a virus, fresh air often helps clear it IMO.
    A cold is nothing to do with the weather, its a virus, fresh air often helps clear it IMO.
    A cold is nothing to do with the weather, its a virus, fresh air often helps clear it IMO.
    A cold is nothing to do with the weather, its a virus, fresh air often helps clear it IMO.
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped...
    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped the lawn and borders which I have replanted over time. There’s now only about six of the original...
    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped the lawn and borders which I have replanted over...
    Yes I did @Friendly, apart from the bank and dry sandstone walling which were here when I moved in. I replaced the original paving with sandstone, replaced the two flights of steps and reshaped...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    My knee is ligament problems @Obelix-Vendée , skiing accident in my 30s, should have been operated on.Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good...
    My knee is ligament problems @Obelix-Vendée , skiing accident in my 30s, should have been operated on.Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good that he was more interested in chat than haute cuisine!It's been warm and sunny. I finished the...
    My knee is ligament problems @Obelix-Vendée , skiing accident in my 30s, should have been operated on.Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good that he was more interested in chat than haute...
    My knee is ligament problems @Obelix-Vendée , skiing accident in my 30s, should have been operated on.Your friend turning up like that must have been a bit of a shock @lizzie27 but it was good...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to...
    I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to "illegal" ones ? Donating to registered local charities is the safest way I find- usually at least.
    I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to "illegal" ones ? Donating to registered local...
    I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to...
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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. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Planted today
    Planted today
    Planted today
    Planted today
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not...
    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not sacrificing their tomorrows for our today and many had no, or very different, belief systems from the...
    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not sacrificing their tomorrows for our today and many...
    It is certainly outrageous to claim the Remembrance Sunday parades are an act of prayer. They are an act of remembrance and recognition for people who have given their lives, willingly or not...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Lovely spring jobs in the warm sunshine- I was wearing only a t-shirt :hapydancsmil: (and trousers I hasten to add before anyone starts cracking jokes. National Nude Gardening Day is not until May :th scifD36:).Anyways,...
    Lovely spring jobs in the warm sunshine- I was wearing only a t-shirt :hapydancsmil: (and trousers I hasten to add before anyone starts cracking jokes. National Nude Gardening Day is not until May :th scifD36:).Anyways, I got the most pressing job done and potted up seedlings sown last autumn in the greenhouse....
    Lovely spring jobs in the warm sunshine- I was wearing only a t-shirt :hapydancsmil: (and trousers I hasten to add before anyone starts cracking jokes. National Nude Gardening Day is not until May :th scifD36:).Anyways, I got the most pressing job done and potted up...
    Lovely spring jobs in the warm sunshine- I was wearing only a t-shirt :hapydancsmil: (and trousers I hasten to add before anyone starts cracking jokes. National Nude Gardening Day is not until May :th scifD36:).Anyways,...
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  12. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
    Just had a fire today, haven't had one for a long time!!! Little things please little minds Jiffy :biggrin:
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  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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