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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
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  2. Fat Controller
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    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think a LOT of people outside of MAGA land would agree that Trump is incompetent. Not sure what you mean about UK getting oil? Can you tell me where the UK gets most of its oil from rather than...
    I think a LOT of people outside of MAGA land would agree that Trump is incompetent. Not sure what you mean about UK getting oil? Can you tell me where the UK gets most of its oil from rather than just parroting what Trump said? Asian, Chinese and India oil markets will suffer far more. It’s the...
    I think a LOT of people outside of MAGA land would agree that Trump is incompetent. Not sure what you mean about UK getting oil? Can you tell me where the UK gets most of its oil from rather than just parroting what Trump said? Asian, Chinese and...
    I think a LOT of people outside of MAGA land would agree that Trump is incompetent. Not sure what you mean about UK getting oil? Can you tell me where the UK gets most of its oil from rather than...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
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  5. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will improve in the top layer where plants normally are, and there are plenty of shrubs and trees that cope...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will improve in the top layer where plants normally are, and...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will...
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  6. shiney
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  7. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I...
    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I have now put them in the greenhouse. If the mice nibble them then so be it.Noticed my old...
    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I have now put them in the greenhouse. If the mice...
    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I...
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  9. JWK
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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
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  12. Danielcox0011

    Help with my lawn, please!!

    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
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  14. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
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  15. Sian in Belgium

    Ideas for what herbs and veg I can grow in raised beds in shade

    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies (which are in a lovely cocoon of their own) - but I can grow them in the lower garden! Onwards and...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies (which are in a lovely cocoon of their own) - but I...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies...
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  16. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
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  17. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
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  18. dogsbody

    chitting

    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
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  19. Tidemark

    Why not?

    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
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  20. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
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