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  1. 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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  2. Meomye

    Ladybugs

    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
    Yes, I've seen quite a few over the last couple of weeks .
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  3. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    Geranium Rozanne tends to scramble quite gently in my garden, sometimes over other plants nearby which can be attractive. If it gets too vigorous, I just cut it back. Personally, I'd plant that...
    Geranium Rozanne tends to scramble quite gently in my garden, sometimes over other plants nearby which can be attractive. If it gets too vigorous, I just cut it back. Personally, I'd plant that space with something fast growing like a Helenium, Rudbeckia or Salvia, for height and long flowering,...
    Geranium Rozanne tends to scramble quite gently in my garden, sometimes over other plants nearby which can be attractive. If it gets too vigorous, I just cut it back. Personally, I'd plant that space with something fast growing like a Helenium,...
    Geranium Rozanne tends to scramble quite gently in my garden, sometimes over other plants nearby which can be attractive. If it gets too vigorous, I just cut it back. Personally, I'd plant that...
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
    Please make me happy today and tell me that they put the poor things back, alive, in the water.:sad:
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Thick fog first thing, no frost, then good sun and clear blue skies. Currently 14c and nippy in the shade
    Thick fog first thing, no frost, then good sun and clear blue skies. Currently 14c and nippy in the shade
    Thick fog first thing, no frost, then good sun and clear blue skies. Currently 14c and nippy in the shade
    Thick fog first thing, no frost, then good sun and clear blue skies. Currently 14c and nippy in the shade
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  7. 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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  8. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
    And there was me thinking I was well hidden :whistle:
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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Friday i cleaned up the gladioli corms, 2 went soft but i still have to lot.
    Friday i cleaned up the gladioli corms, 2 went soft but i still have to lot.
    Friday i cleaned up the gladioli corms, 2 went soft but i still have to lot.
    Friday i cleaned up the gladioli corms, 2 went soft but i still have to lot.
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  11. 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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  12. JWK
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  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. 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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  20. 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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