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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and...
    Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and France, Armistice/Remembrance Day is celebrated on the 11th of November, regardless of when it falls,...
    Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and France, Armistice/Remembrance Day is celebrated on...
    Definitely the nearest Sunday to cause least disruption @LG_, just as, in the UK, May Day is the first Monday of May and Whitsun the last, regardless of when they actually fall.In Belgium and...
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  2. BB3
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    Euphorbia

    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like them so most come out for the local plant sale.
    That variety does very well here and I have a few self seeded ones pop up every year, even though I never bought one to begin with. The only downside is they never self seed where I would like...
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  3. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
    Yes, but same family a,d hardy like other brassicas.
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I...
    I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I stopped skiing.Progress has been made in the scullery and my beech worktop has now been treated...
    I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I stopped skiing.Progress has been made in the...
    I did a ligament and my kneecap flying off a horse and landing knee first on the kicking boards @Busy-Lizzie in the late 80s. It made skiing interesting and then artrhitis followed long after I...
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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. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend...
    Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend to pop round with his impact driver which made light work of it.I may venture out tomorrow to...
    Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend to pop round with his impact driver which made...
    Haven't got upto much today but for mulching the bog garden with woodchip weeded yesterday, and attempted to put some 5inch screws into the fence to new posts, that failed so had to ask my friend...
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  7. xxxDawnxxx

    Sunpatiens

    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
    You're welcome. It's a good plant to have a go with as the success rate is high. Maybe 80% of cuttings will take and grow on happily.
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  8. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall mix). Why? Because I like Cornflowers. Ditto with...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more than I deserve.I have bought Cornflower (tall...
    Okay, so this is the plan, such that is. I admit that what I know about gardening could be written on the back of a cigarette-paper, have little time for faffing around, and yet, I hope for more...
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  9. 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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  10. JWK
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  11. 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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  12. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  13. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Have seen lots here where we normally don’t see many at all….ladybirds, that is. :biggrin:
    Have seen lots here where we normally don’t see many at all….ladybirds, that is. :biggrin:
    Have seen lots here where we normally don’t see many at all….ladybirds, that is. :biggrin:
    Have seen lots here where we normally don’t see many at all….ladybirds, that is. :biggrin:
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  14. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
    Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??
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  15. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
    It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
    It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
    It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.
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  16. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The first of many.
    The first of many.
    The first of many.
    The first of many.
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  17. 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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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    One of my favourites!
    One of my favourites!
    One of my favourites!
    One of my favourites!
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  19. 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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  20. 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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