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  1. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of...
    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of detail. I find his whispering voice slightly off putting.
    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of detail. I find his whispering voice slightly off...
    I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of...
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  2. Victoria

    Red Bull ... Energy Drinks

    It sounds like you are doing well and trying your best to feel as good as you can despite your difficulties Loosing balance and mobility must be very frustrating. Keep as healthy as you can -...
    It sounds like you are doing well and trying your best to feel as good as you can despite your difficulties Loosing balance and mobility must be very frustrating. Keep as healthy as you can - your lovely garden and fresh air will help keep you young.
    It sounds like you are doing well and trying your best to feel as good as you can despite your difficulties Loosing balance and mobility must be very frustrating. Keep as healthy as you can - your lovely garden and fresh air will help keep you...
    It sounds like you are doing well and trying your best to feel as good as you can despite your difficulties Loosing balance and mobility must be very frustrating. Keep as healthy as you can -...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @Ergates I saw an article that says Trump's approval rating is now at -17 and he thinks the problem is that the press secretary is not doing her job well. Should he fire her or not? Decided to...
    @Ergates I saw an article that says Trump's approval rating is now at -17 and he thinks the problem is that the press secretary is not doing her job well. Should he fire her or not? Decided to keep her because of the way her mouth moves! It's beyond belief.
    @Ergates I saw an article that says Trump's approval rating is now at -17 and he thinks the problem is that the press secretary is not doing her job well. Should he fire her or not? Decided to keep her because of the way her mouth moves! ...
    @Ergates I saw an article that says Trump's approval rating is now at -17 and he thinks the problem is that the press secretary is not doing her job well. Should he fire her or not? Decided to...
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  4. Logan
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Its like a sleeping amphibian curled up in a ball. Hard to believe that it will go from that to a proud pampas plantation in a few short years
    Its like a sleeping amphibian curled up in a ball. Hard to believe that it will go from that to a proud pampas plantation in a few short years
    Its like a sleeping amphibian curled up in a ball. Hard to believe that it will go from that to a proud pampas plantation in a few short years
    Its like a sleeping amphibian curled up in a ball. Hard to believe that it will go from that to a proud pampas plantation in a few short years
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
    Its been 16c here with some sunny spells, better than yesterday. Absolutely no wind which helped.
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Evening all. Been a busy ish day today. I have been keeping an eye on two alien invaders in my front garden and today realised that these are suckers from the roots of the lilac and the bird...
    Evening all. Been a busy ish day today. I have been keeping an eye on two alien invaders in my front garden and today realised that these are suckers from the roots of the lilac and the bird cherry that I alledgedly had ground out by tree specialists. Who'd have thunk it! Now I am going to have...
    Evening all. Been a busy ish day today. I have been keeping an eye on two alien invaders in my front garden and today realised that these are suckers from the roots of the lilac and the bird cherry that I alledgedly had ground out by tree...
    Evening all. Been a busy ish day today. I have been keeping an eye on two alien invaders in my front garden and today realised that these are suckers from the roots of the lilac and the bird...
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  9. Andy1965

    Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!

    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
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  10. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
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  11. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
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  12. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
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  13. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
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  14. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another day. The parcel is fresh food. Contacting DHL by...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
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  15. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
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  16. zebrina

    Rat problem

    We have 2 cats of our own tho only one hunts and she does small rodents, not rats. The other is clueless. There are farm cats just behind us and feral cats too but we had dogs until almost 2...
    We have 2 cats of our own tho only one hunts and she does small rodents, not rats. The other is clueless. There are farm cats just behind us and feral cats too but we had dogs until almost 2 years ago so cats were reticent about visiting our plot.There are foxes about too but not catching rats!
    We have 2 cats of our own tho only one hunts and she does small rodents, not rats. The other is clueless. There are farm cats just behind us and feral cats too but we had dogs until almost 2 years ago so cats were reticent about visiting our...
    We have 2 cats of our own tho only one hunts and she does small rodents, not rats. The other is clueless. There are farm cats just behind us and feral cats too but we had dogs until almost 2...
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  17. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
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  18. Tidemark

    Why not?

    It all comes down to their environment.The crypts in New Orleans were meant to hold generations of families simply because down there, it typically takes a year to decompose in structures and...
    It all comes down to their environment.The crypts in New Orleans were meant to hold generations of families simply because down there, it typically takes a year to decompose in structures and heat.If another member dies before a year is up, they store them until that time. Behind the body...
    It all comes down to their environment.The crypts in New Orleans were meant to hold generations of families simply because down there, it typically takes a year to decompose in structures and heat.If another member dies before a year is up,...
    It all comes down to their environment.The crypts in New Orleans were meant to hold generations of families simply because down there, it typically takes a year to decompose in structures and...
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  19. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
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  20. JWK
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