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  1. JWK
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    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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  2. 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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  3. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
    Tulips are such photogenic flowers! :blue thumb:
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  4. 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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  5. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Good plan! Thanks. Meanwhile I should add a note to say that if using a soldering iron, be sure to pull open the bag immediately after making the holes or the layers may fuse together.
    Good plan! Thanks. Meanwhile I should add a note to say that if using a soldering iron, be sure to pull open the bag immediately after making the holes or the layers may fuse together.
    Good plan! Thanks. Meanwhile I should add a note to say that if using a soldering iron, be sure to pull open the bag immediately after making the holes or the layers may fuse together.
    Good plan! Thanks. Meanwhile I should add a note to say that if using a soldering iron, be sure to pull open the bag immediately after making the holes or the layers may fuse together.
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  6. 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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  7. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
    Ha, ha!! If only that would work! I think our squirrels must be amongst the best fed in the world!! :biggrin: :biggrin:
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
    Sunny, no wind, perfect conditions for painting the wooden frame that keeps my pots corralled! :dbgrtmb:
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are...
    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are welcome to self seed, from wherever :scratch:, or be brought in by wildlife. Everything is allowed to...
    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are welcome to self seed, from wherever :scratch:, or be...
    Thank you. :blue thumb: GC members are always welcome to pop in - contact me to make sure we are here :). The nicely edged lawns make the garden look tidy although the beds are very disorganised. Plants are...
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  12. 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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  13. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
    That looks creative @Dan1981 and good recycling which I'm all for.You just have to train yourself to walk down the path now!
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  14. mp78

    Low light window planter ideas

    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so...
    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so have planted that today in there and removed those plants that started growing in there.I could...
    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so have planted that today in there and removed those...
    Hi all,An update on my planter. Sadly the heather didn't do very well and the Thyme is just about hanging in there.The Bugle I found reduced at the garden centre and seems to like it there so...
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  15. 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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  16. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
    2 weeks ago gardener's world started on BBC 2 catch up on iPlayer or watch on YouTube, full episodes. Click to watch.
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  17. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    Something like that. Control the flow a bit and tank it with maybe a solar pump. They're usually bugger all use of course so I might just leave it well alone!
    Something like that. Control the flow a bit and tank it with maybe a solar pump. They're usually bugger all use of course so I might just leave it well alone!
    Something like that. Control the flow a bit and tank it with maybe a solar pump. They're usually bugger all use of course so I might just leave it well alone!
    Something like that. Control the flow a bit and tank it with maybe a solar pump. They're usually bugger all use of course so I might just leave it well alone!
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  18. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
    In the south east the bluebells are quite advanced, earlier than in previous years
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  19. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Given that fewer people carry cash, France has 2 systems for making donations from a smart phone to a registered card - Association Solly and La Nouvelle Pièce - Le don sans monnaieI haven't...
    Given that fewer people carry cash, France has 2 systems for making donations from a smart phone to a registered card - Association Solly and La Nouvelle Pièce - Le don sans monnaieI haven't seen any here tho and wouldn't make a payment with my phone anyway
    Given that fewer people carry cash, France has 2 systems for making donations from a smart phone to a registered card - Association Solly and La Nouvelle Pièce - Le don sans monnaieI haven't seen any here tho and wouldn't make a payment with...
    Given that fewer people carry cash, France has 2 systems for making donations from a smart phone to a registered card - Association Solly and La Nouvelle Pièce - Le don sans monnaieI haven't...
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  20. 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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