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  1. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
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  2. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
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  3. BB3

    A word to the wise

    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used to spit out (you didn't have to display it but you...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
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  4. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it, those that don't are new and will fruit later. In...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it,...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
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  5. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
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  6. Fof
    Like x 3

    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
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  7. RoseBush

    To sow or not to sow....

    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
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  8. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the item is very familiar.there is currently no...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
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  9. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
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  10. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
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  11. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
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  12. GreenFingeredPete
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    Like x 4

    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
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  13. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike -...
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike - straight across the garden with no hesitation or diversions.
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike - straight across the garden with no hesitation or...
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike -...
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  14. burnie

    Broad band provider?

    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob,...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob, so the actual connecion no different, but its just as you say a fixed price for the contract term,...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob, so the actual connecion no different, but its just...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob,...
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  15. bluegeranium

    Repotting Hyacinth Bulbs?

    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems...
    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems a shame when decent bulbs are discarded after their first flowering. A lady who looks after the...
    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems a shame when decent bulbs are discarded after...
    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems...
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  16. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting...
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe :)
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe :)
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting...
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  17. Victoria

    Tortoise

    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
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  18. Dorset-Tim

    Umbrella Tree Looking for a new Home

    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
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  19. ricky101

    Silver Birch

    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
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    257
  20. Victoria
    Like x 7

    Brugmansia

    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
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    12,747
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