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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. BB3
    Like x 8

    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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  5. 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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  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. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
    Aaaaaah?I had to look that up.It's a Srelitzia seed pod.
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    As far as Trafalgar Square goes it annoys me that those public figures using the media to express their 'outrage ' never actually go there unless there is a photo op. We go down there quite often...
    As far as Trafalgar Square goes it annoys me that those public figures using the media to express their 'outrage ' never actually go there unless there is a photo op. We go down there quite often at night (usually late) when the weather is warm and there are often youngsters playing music,...
    As far as Trafalgar Square goes it annoys me that those public figures using the media to express their 'outrage ' never actually go there unless there is a photo op. We go down there quite often at night (usually late) when the weather is warm...
    As far as Trafalgar Square goes it annoys me that those public figures using the media to express their 'outrage ' never actually go there unless there is a photo op. We go down there quite often...
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  9. Victoria
    Like x 9

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
    First bloom opened on "SAN REMO" VARIETAL WHITE FRILLED PETALS
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  10. 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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  11. JWK
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  12. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I'm not sure but I think these salad mustards are different cultivars to the ones use for manure crops.
    I'm not sure but I think these salad mustards are different cultivars to the ones use for manure crops.
    I'm not sure but I think these salad mustards are different cultivars to the ones use for manure crops.
    I'm not sure but I think these salad mustards are different cultivars to the ones use for manure crops.
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Banana Man

    Bananaman's Hideout 2026

    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
    Essex innit :biggrin:
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  17. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
    Yes, hundreds of the little blighters have been crammed into my casement windows all winter. Every time I tried to open one of them I would be showered with dozens of them.
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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