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What are we doing in the garden 2026
l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in...
l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in with, so if they germinate it should look good. But im not holding any hopes to much though, as...
l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in with, so if they germinate it should look good....
l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 41 42 43
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Peaceful Gardener
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!
Hi, I had always used peat based composts with good results and take the anti-peat propaganda with a pinch of salt - Well over 90% of Irish peat was used in domestic burning or in power plants,...
Hi, I had always used peat based composts with good results and take the anti-peat propaganda with a pinch of salt - Well over 90% of Irish peat was used in domestic burning or in power plants, there are huge supplies in Scandinavia and Russia. I believe that Jacks Magic still has 50% peat which...
Hi, I had always used peat based composts with good results and take the anti-peat propaganda with a pinch of salt - Well over 90% of Irish peat was used in domestic burning or in power plants, there are huge supplies in Scandinavia and Russia. I...
Hi, I had always used peat based composts with good results and take the anti-peat propaganda with a pinch of salt - Well over 90% of Irish peat was used in domestic burning or in power plants,...
Fat Controller, Mar 28, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 3 4 5
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Dave L
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Whaaattt?
Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree...
Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree with his ‘crusade’ against the ‘infidels’. I wonder if he has been hitting the booze again? It must be...
Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree with his ‘crusade’ against the ‘infidels’. I wonder...
Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 411 412 413
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Ergates
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM
chitting
No fraid not, dark purple is a better description of the colour. Apart from the colour the look very firm and healthy. Are the likely to be usable ?
No fraid not, dark purple is a better description of the colour. Apart from the colour the look very firm and healthy. Are the likely to be usable ?
No fraid not, dark purple is a better description of the colour. Apart from the colour the look very firm and healthy. Are the likely to be usable ?
No fraid not, dark purple is a better description of the colour. Apart from the colour the look very firm and healthy. Are the likely to be usable ?
dogsbody, Apr 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM, Edible Gardening
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dogsbody
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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
Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2 3
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infradig
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Seed Sowing This Month April
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then...
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then leave outside in a sheltered position to grow on? My windowsill is getting rather full now!
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then leave outside in a sheltered position to grow on? ...
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then...
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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Eddie105
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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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.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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pete
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Spruce
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work is going well @AuntyRach .Best wishes for Alexa @Busy-Lizzie .(On or around the 12th of April the...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work is going well @AuntyRach .Best wishes for Alexa...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 91 92 93
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Badly_Maintained
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day....
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day. Deadhead the flowers. Give her a light prune next year then prune her according to various rose...
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day. Deadhead the flowers. Give her a light prune next...
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day....
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope...
Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope we're not heading for another dry spring/summer).
Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope we're not heading for another dry spring/summer).
Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 141 142 143
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JennyJB
Apr 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Perovskia - how much would you cut down?
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the same family (mint).
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the...
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Apr 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 29 30 31
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Logan
Apr 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Terrace in the Mediterranean
The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here...
The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here are some final photos of the tulips. Which do you like best? The 'Merlot' or the 'Orange...
The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here are some final photos of the tulips. Which do you...
The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here...

PzaMayor3, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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PzaMayor3
Apr 3, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be sowing seeds for a colourful cut flower display...
8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be...
8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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AnniD
Apr 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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Logan
Apr 3, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
I have a blog using a French software, and I contribute with the only skill I have and this is making themes (templates). I made one 10 years ago and it was downloaded 12.000 times We had...
I have a blog using a French software, and I contribute with the only skill I have and this is making themes (templates). I made one 10 years ago and it was downloaded 12.000 times We had recently a server change and lost a lot of old templates which were not fit for purpose (non-responsive),...
I have a blog using a French software, and I contribute with the only skill I have and this is making themes (templates). I made one 10 years ago and it was downloaded 12.000 times We had recently a server change and lost a lot of old templates...
I have a blog using a French software, and I contribute with the only skill I have and this is making themes (templates). I made one 10 years ago and it was downloaded 12.000 times We had...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 3, 2026 at 4:10 AM
onion sets
Thanks Pete. now planted.
Thanks Pete. now planted.
Thanks Pete. now planted.
Thanks Pete. now planted.
dogsbody, Apr 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM, Edible Gardening
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dogsbody
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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3,216
strongylodon
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM

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