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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Today I made my 3rd attempt to at buying Stipa Tenuissima :rolleyespink:The first time I ordered from J Parkers, without realising that they wouldn't be shipped until mid to late April, and I ended up...
    Today I made my 3rd attempt to at buying Stipa Tenuissima :rolleyespink:The first time I ordered from J Parkers, without realising that they wouldn't be shipped until mid to late April, and I ended up cancelling it. Then I ordered from a nursery I hadn't tried before. Yesterday they sent me a lovely...
    Today I made my 3rd attempt to at buying Stipa Tenuissima :rolleyespink:The first time I ordered from J Parkers, without realising that they wouldn't be shipped until mid to late April, and I ended up cancelling it. Then I ordered from a nursery I hadn't...
    Today I made my 3rd attempt to at buying Stipa Tenuissima :rolleyespink:The first time I ordered from J Parkers, without realising that they wouldn't be shipped until mid to late April, and I ended up...
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  2. ArmyAirForce
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    A Year of Astronomy from the Pinetree Observatory

    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting...
    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting astro-photography back in 2012, but at 2:53am this morning, there was something special about the photos I...
    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting astro-photography back in 2012, but at 2:53am this morning,...
    It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting...
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  3. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted...
    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted in the packet, will get them planted in the next couple of days
    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted in the packet, will get them planted in the next...
    Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted...
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  4. JWK
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  5. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    @Selleri, we also have heavy clay soil but I have found my Burgeon & Ball Ladies Groundbreaker spade which is a stainless steel one really easy to use.
    @Selleri, we also have heavy clay soil but I have found my Burgeon & Ball Ladies Groundbreaker spade which is a stainless steel one really easy to use.
    @Selleri, we also have heavy clay soil but I have found my Burgeon & Ball Ladies Groundbreaker spade which is a stainless steel one really easy to use.
    @Selleri, we also have heavy clay soil but I have found my Burgeon & Ball Ladies Groundbreaker spade which is a stainless steel one really easy to use.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    View from my sofa through the patio doors
    View from my sofa through the patio doors
    View from my sofa through the patio doors
    View from my sofa through the patio doors
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Obelix-VendeeRHUBARB!
    @Obelix-VendeeRHUBARB!
    @Obelix-VendeeRHUBARB!
    @Obelix-VendeeRHUBARB!
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am loving the new Attenborough series too Going to bid you all good night now and I wish you a restful evening. See you all in the morning. Fingers crossed for another day like today!
    I am loving the new Attenborough series too Going to bid you all good night now and I wish you a restful evening. See you all in the morning. Fingers crossed for another day like today!
    I am loving the new Attenborough series too Going to bid you all good night now and I wish you a restful evening. See you all in the morning. Fingers crossed for another day like today!
    I am loving the new Attenborough series too Going to bid you all good night now and I wish you a restful evening. See you all in the morning. Fingers crossed for another day like today!
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Got to 27c today, that's inside the house :biggrin: just been out watering as got cracks in the veg garden The sun was very hot here and with little wind it got to 23c outside
    Got to 27c today, that's inside the house :biggrin: just been out watering as got cracks in the veg garden The sun was very hot here and with little wind it got to 23c outside
    Got to 27c today, that's inside the house :biggrin: just been out watering as got cracks in the veg garden The sun was very hot here and with little wind it got to 23c outside
    Got to 27c today, that's inside the house :biggrin: just been out watering as got cracks in the veg garden The sun was very hot here and with little wind it got to 23c outside
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    They are supposed to be part of a team, its all me me me, teamwork is how it should be. No wonder the NHS is struggling. I admit they have worked hard, put themselves in debit but most look very...
    They are supposed to be part of a team, its all me me me, teamwork is how it should be. No wonder the NHS is struggling. I admit they have worked hard, put themselves in debit but most look very young to me, they seem to want to start at the top.
    They are supposed to be part of a team, its all me me me, teamwork is how it should be. No wonder the NHS is struggling. I admit they have worked hard, put themselves in debit but most look very young to me, they seem to want to start at the top.
    They are supposed to be part of a team, its all me me me, teamwork is how it should be. No wonder the NHS is struggling. I admit they have worked hard, put themselves in debit but most look very...
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  11. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    My neighbour has wind chimes in the back garden - we don't hear them unless we are out there and usually as far up the garden as the greenhouse.. .something quite nice about hearing them tinkle...
    My neighbour has wind chimes in the back garden - we don't hear them unless we are out there and usually as far up the garden as the greenhouse.. .something quite nice about hearing them tinkle away whilst pottering in the greenhouse.
    My neighbour has wind chimes in the back garden - we don't hear them unless we are out there and usually as far up the garden as the greenhouse.. .something quite nice about hearing them tinkle away whilst pottering in the greenhouse.
    My neighbour has wind chimes in the back garden - we don't hear them unless we are out there and usually as far up the garden as the greenhouse.. .something quite nice about hearing them tinkle...
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  12. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass...
    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass right up to the fence will just mean you only have the fence between you and the neighbors, nothing...
    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass right up to the fence will just mean you only have...
    I dont see this as something you are going to sort out in one fell swoop, unless you just rip everything out along that fence, do you want a border along the fence? If not then as you say grass...
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I think every shoplifter in the country will descend on Waitrose now, and quite right too. I know others have the same policy but its really put Waitrose squarely in the frame.I wish I had a...
    I think every shoplifter in the country will descend on Waitrose now, and quite right too. I know others have the same policy but its really put Waitrose squarely in the frame.I wish I had a closer one.:biggrin:;)
    I think every shoplifter in the country will descend on Waitrose now, and quite right too. I know others have the same policy but its really put Waitrose squarely in the frame.I wish I had a closer one.:biggrin:;)
    I think every shoplifter in the country will descend on Waitrose now, and quite right too. I know others have the same policy but its really put Waitrose squarely in the frame.I wish I had a...
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  14. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Any update on how these went, Jungle Jane? The ones producing fruit before leaves is a classic fig cutting thing, they put energy into fruiting before bothering with roots. Usually a good sign...
    Any update on how these went, Jungle Jane? The ones producing fruit before leaves is a classic fig cutting thing, they put energy into fruiting before bothering with roots. Usually a good sign that the wood is viable though. I've had cuttings sit there looking dead for weeks then suddenly push...
    Any update on how these went, Jungle Jane? The ones producing fruit before leaves is a classic fig cutting thing, they put energy into fruiting before bothering with roots. Usually a good sign that the wood is viable though. I've had cuttings sit...
    Any update on how these went, Jungle Jane? The ones producing fruit before leaves is a classic fig cutting thing, they put energy into fruiting before bothering with roots. Usually a good sign...
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  15. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
    @Scroggin not seen a town hall clock plant for years. Lovely photo as always.
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  16. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    I used to have a Sumac tree in a previous garden. I did actually like it but it certainly likes to travel !! Not ideal for the average garden but makes an impressive roadside avenue.
    I used to have a Sumac tree in a previous garden. I did actually like it but it certainly likes to travel !! Not ideal for the average garden but makes an impressive roadside avenue.
    I used to have a Sumac tree in a previous garden. I did actually like it but it certainly likes to travel !! Not ideal for the average garden but makes an impressive roadside avenue.
    I used to have a Sumac tree in a previous garden. I did actually like it but it certainly likes to travel !! Not ideal for the average garden but makes an impressive roadside avenue.
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  17. Selleri

    ID a wooden bird

    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
    Artistic license!
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  18. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Someone told me rhubarb was expensive but I've never looked as it pretty much grows wild down our allotment. 90% of what I pick is given to others, now I know why:)
    Someone told me rhubarb was expensive but I've never looked as it pretty much grows wild down our allotment. 90% of what I pick is given to others, now I know why:)
    Someone told me rhubarb was expensive but I've never looked as it pretty much grows wild down our allotment. 90% of what I pick is given to others, now I know why:)
    Someone told me rhubarb was expensive but I've never looked as it pretty much grows wild down our allotment. 90% of what I pick is given to others, now I know why:)
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  19. Logan
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  20. JWK
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    Tomato Taste Test 2025

    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
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