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  1. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    If its sharp sand I often use it to open up bought in compost, I can get through a few bags each year, I suppose your biggest problem would be mixing it.
    If its sharp sand I often use it to open up bought in compost, I can get through a few bags each year, I suppose your biggest problem would be mixing it.
    If its sharp sand I often use it to open up bought in compost, I can get through a few bags each year, I suppose your biggest problem would be mixing it.
    If its sharp sand I often use it to open up bought in compost, I can get through a few bags each year, I suppose your biggest problem would be mixing it.
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  2. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and feel home in the North East clay. :noidea:Potted up the...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
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  3. OrangeHeart

    How to save this cactus please

    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case....
    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case. Root mealybugs and such.It might be worth taking it out from the pot again and inspect the roots...
    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case. Root mealybugs and such.It might be worth taking...
    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case....
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  4. OrangeHeart

    New England Aster Seed

    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
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  6. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
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  7. SomersetChap

    Wisteria - Any ideas what this is?

    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend grew well too then she also moved house but she...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
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  8. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
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  9. Alan Tomox

    Supporting a plant in a plant pot container

    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
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  10. Victoria
    Like x 3

    Plumeria

    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
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  11. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
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  12. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
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  13. Spruce
    Like x 10

    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
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  14. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
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  15. Victoria
    Funny x 6

    For Cat Lovers

    Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is...
    Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is 100% positive it is just us. :th scifD36: On the other hand, Munchkin greets everyone and searches their...
    Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is 100% positive it is just us. :th scifD36: On the other...
    Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is...
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  16. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    My lights are in full view of the street. Quite happy for the local coppers to come in for a peek. They'll soon clear off when I start boring them with tomato talk.
    My lights are in full view of the street. Quite happy for the local coppers to come in for a peek. They'll soon clear off when I start boring them with tomato talk.
    My lights are in full view of the street. Quite happy for the local coppers to come in for a peek. They'll soon clear off when I start boring them with tomato talk.
    My lights are in full view of the street. Quite happy for the local coppers to come in for a peek. They'll soon clear off when I start boring them with tomato talk.
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  17. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create...
    I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create an obstacle?
    I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create an obstacle?
    I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create...
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  18. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up :old:
    It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up :old:
    It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up :old:
    It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up :old:
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  19. shiney
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    Like x 13

    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    @shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple.:) Do keep updating us.
    @shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple.:) Do keep updating us.
    @shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple.:) Do keep updating us.
    @shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple.:) Do keep updating us.
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  20. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on...
    We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on raccoons, and it said they each can have as many as ten dens and move from one to the other. Talk...
    We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on raccoons, and it said they each can have as many as...
    We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on...
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