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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I actually have a good news story about the NHS. I've mentioned previously the saga of my niece and her 6 month wait whilst in agony with a hip/trapped nerve problem. Her mother woke up on...
    I actually have a good news story about the NHS. I've mentioned previously the saga of my niece and her 6 month wait whilst in agony with a hip/trapped nerve problem. Her mother woke up on Monday in agony with her hip. Phone her GP and got an appointment same day to see the physio. Physio...
    I actually have a good news story about the NHS. I've mentioned previously the saga of my niece and her 6 month wait whilst in agony with a hip/trapped nerve problem. Her mother woke up on Monday in agony with her hip. Phone her GP and got an...
    I actually have a good news story about the NHS. I've mentioned previously the saga of my niece and her 6 month wait whilst in agony with a hip/trapped nerve problem. Her mother woke up on...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Why would anybody be surprised by complex systems in France? They've been famous for their love of complex forms and everything in triplicate for decades.:biggrin:
    Why would anybody be surprised by complex systems in France? They've been famous for their love of complex forms and everything in triplicate for decades.:biggrin:
    Why would anybody be surprised by complex systems in France? They've been famous for their love of complex forms and everything in triplicate for decades.:biggrin:
    Why would anybody be surprised by complex systems in France? They've been famous for their love of complex forms and everything in triplicate for decades.:biggrin:
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you for your kind words @Ladybird4 , @Obelix-Vendée , @Penny_Forthem , @Ergates , @lizzie27 , @AuntyRach , @Liriodendron , @Tui34 & @Busy-Lizzie .My very...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you for your kind words @Ladybird4 , @Obelix-Vendée , @Penny_Forthem , @Ergates , @lizzie27 , @AuntyRach , @Liriodendron , @Tui34 & @Busy-Lizzie .My very best wishes for a speedy recovery to Cedric's Daughter @Busy-Lizzie .Have a safe day out there...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you for your kind words @Ladybird4 , @Obelix-Vendée , @Penny_Forthem , @Ergates , @lizzie27 , @AuntyRach , @Liriodendron , @Tui34 & @Busy-Lizzie .My very best wishes for a speedy recovery to Cedric's...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you for your kind words @Ladybird4 , @Obelix-Vendée , @Penny_Forthem , @Ergates , @lizzie27 , @AuntyRach , @Liriodendron , @Tui34 & @Busy-Lizzie .My very...
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  4. Thevictorian

    Choisya aztec pearl hardiness

    My parents (in Sheffield) have an "Aztec Pearl" in a pot outside their front door, that I bought for their pearl anniversary (30 years) in 1995. It's looking a bit sparse but I think that's...
    My parents (in Sheffield) have an "Aztec Pearl" in a pot outside their front door, that I bought for their pearl anniversary (30 years) in 1995. It's looking a bit sparse but I think that's probably because it badly needs repotting rather than due to cold. They don't really do much in the...
    My parents (in Sheffield) have an "Aztec Pearl" in a pot outside their front door, that I bought for their pearl anniversary (30 years) in 1995. It's looking a bit sparse but I think that's probably because it badly needs repotting rather than...
    My parents (in Sheffield) have an "Aztec Pearl" in a pot outside their front door, that I bought for their pearl anniversary (30 years) in 1995. It's looking a bit sparse but I think that's...
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  5. Friendly

    What is this please?

    That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
    That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
    That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
    That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
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  6. potted

    Hoster's

    If seeds are from China, these may be even something else :biggrin:. Can't see from the photo, if they look like hostas seeds (actually never seen those, just googled how they are supposed to look like).
    If seeds are from China, these may be even something else :biggrin:. Can't see from the photo, if they look like hostas seeds (actually never seen those, just googled how they are supposed to look like).
    If seeds are from China, these may be even something else :biggrin:. Can't see from the photo, if they look like hostas seeds (actually never seen those, just googled how they are supposed to look like).
    If seeds are from China, these may be even something else :biggrin:. Can't see from the photo, if they look like hostas seeds (actually never seen those, just googled how they are supposed to look like).
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  7. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug...
    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug even. Don’t like Hever and Penshurst where they dump a teabag in a cardboard cup. The bean counters...
    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug even. Don’t like Hever and Penshurst where they...
    When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug...
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Just ordered a few pots of creeping phlox on ebay.
    Just ordered a few pots of creeping phlox on ebay.
    Just ordered a few pots of creeping phlox on ebay.
    Just ordered a few pots of creeping phlox on ebay.
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  9. Ergates

    Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them

    We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
    We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
    We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
    We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
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  10. BB3

    How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?

    Definitely worth propagating! I'd do the cuttings method. Then when you've got lots, and have set up a begonia shop online, you can be brave and chop up the corn!
    Definitely worth propagating! I'd do the cuttings method. Then when you've got lots, and have set up a begonia shop online, you can be brave and chop up the corn!
    Definitely worth propagating! I'd do the cuttings method. Then when you've got lots, and have set up a begonia shop online, you can be brave and chop up the corn!
    Definitely worth propagating! I'd do the cuttings method. Then when you've got lots, and have set up a begonia shop online, you can be brave and chop up the corn!
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  11. pete

    Mushroom compost

    I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants,...
    I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants, but I never tried making compost purely with it.
    I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants, but I never tried making compost purely with it.
    I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants,...
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  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Very drizzly and in for the day probably. Quite breezy. Next few days look like being on the damp side too. Max temp of 13c today.
    Very drizzly and in for the day probably. Quite breezy. Next few days look like being on the damp side too. Max temp of 13c today.
    Very drizzly and in for the day probably. Quite breezy. Next few days look like being on the damp side too. Max temp of 13c today.
    Very drizzly and in for the day probably. Quite breezy. Next few days look like being on the damp side too. Max temp of 13c today.
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Have investigated my failure-to-sprout agapanthus. Tipped off the gravel dressing and, lo, teeny signs of growth! :blue thumb: Not sure what has held them up compared to the other identical ones, but all...
    Have investigated my failure-to-sprout agapanthus. Tipped off the gravel dressing and, lo, teeny signs of growth! :blue thumb: Not sure what has held them up compared to the other identical ones, but all hope is not lost! :biggrin:
    Have investigated my failure-to-sprout agapanthus. Tipped off the gravel dressing and, lo, teeny signs of growth! :blue thumb: Not sure what has held them up compared to the other identical ones, but all hope is not lost! :biggrin:
    Have investigated my failure-to-sprout agapanthus. Tipped off the gravel dressing and, lo, teeny signs of growth! :blue thumb: Not sure what has held them up compared to the other identical ones, but all...
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  14. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by the Thorny olive tree, watching the nearby mouse...
    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by...
    23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
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  15. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Exochorda nearly in full swing now.
    Exochorda nearly in full swing now.
    Exochorda nearly in full swing now.
    Exochorda nearly in full swing now.
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  16. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new Woodland Garden.Frances Tophill is exploring the tiny...
    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new...
    8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
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  18. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might rearrange things later. You can get a surprising...
    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might...
    Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
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  19. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish :imphrt:
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish :imphrt:
    My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
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  20. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
    This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
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