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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the human side of religions without being evangelical about it has to help break down barriers against...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the human side of religions without being evangelical...
    I like the way BBC's Saturday Kitchen team do specials for Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah as well as Xmas and Easter - concentrating on the sharing and celebratory aspects we can all enjoy. Seeing the...
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  2. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
    Good to hear of plants sown from seed 40 + years ago are still going. Cycad and Pony tail palms for me.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't...
    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't encountered any problems. I can increase/decrease or cancel if I choose to do so. If I am asked for a...
    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't encountered any problems. I can increase/decrease or...
    Apart from the fact that I don't have any kind of mobile phone, I don't think I would trust that method either I donate to various charities on a monthly basis by Direct Debit and I haven't...
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  4. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
    No just a 13 mile circuit. Sunny now Jenny namaste
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
    Don’t worry @simone_in_wiltshire, they’ll be back :biggrin:.
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  6. 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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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to...
    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to use chemicals and so we bought a patio weeder from Lidl for £1.99 and using it this morning it was...
    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to use chemicals and so we bought a patio weeder from...
    The first cutting for the paths in the orchard. The lower part though doesn't need cutting as already very short. Not sure why. Then continued to remove moss from the front paths. We try not to...
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  8. JWK
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost has never let me down before @Ladybird so, when I get the "give us your opinion" email they'll get...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost has never let me down before @Ladybird so, when I...
    Another sunny day with a cold northerly. More work on the worktop for me, sanding it smooth and putting product on a couple of stubborn water stains then I can start the varnishing. Chronopost...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  16. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose....
    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose. They are welcome to gobble up as many of those as they like - saves me stripping them off between my...
    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose. They are welcome to gobble up as many of those as...
    Yes, I am spotting quite a few ladybirds in the garden now - attracted I presume by the little green aphids which have also already appeared on the new growth on my 'White Flower Carpet' rose....
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  17. 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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  18. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Nearly over
    Nearly over
    Nearly over
    Nearly over
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  19. 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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  20. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
    An excellent programme on TV last night (BBC 4 I think ) about butterflies.
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