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  1. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are...
    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are normally very friendly people who own them. Try and hire a roller from somewhere for the grass or may be...
    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are normally very friendly people who own them. Try and...
    If you have the money get in a recommended gardener and discuss things. Ask around for a good one eg neighbours, any club where you are a member or even go down to a local allotment they are...
    garden_shade, Feb 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    waterbut
    Feb 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
  2. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    garden_shade
    Feb 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 95 96 97
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    cactus_girl
    Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    You might find this helpful
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    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 359 360 361
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
  5. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    Many grasses and perennials struggle in wet clay soil, especially over winter. If you can improve drainage and reduce nutrient levels you may have more success with them. Including more evergreen...
    Many grasses and perennials struggle in wet clay soil, especially over winter. If you can improve drainage and reduce nutrient levels you may have more success with them. Including more evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees will help to give your garden more structure. Consider those with...
    Many grasses and perennials struggle in wet clay soil, especially over winter. If you can improve drainage and reduce nutrient levels you may have more success with them. Including more evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees will help to give...
    Many grasses and perennials struggle in wet clay soil, especially over winter. If you can improve drainage and reduce nutrient levels you may have more success with them. Including more evergreen...
    latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    Plantminded
    Feb 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    OK - I can't say I actually saw that particular report but if as you describe, it's just another case of giving more air time to the winners which is what most news programmes do. I'd suggest the...
    OK - I can't say I actually saw that particular report but if as you describe, it's just another case of giving more air time to the winners which is what most news programmes do. I'd suggest the main problem half the time is that the majority of people are assumed to be docile idiots without...
    OK - I can't say I actually saw that particular report but if as you describe, it's just another case of giving more air time to the winners which is what most news programmes do. I'd suggest the main problem half the time is that the majority...
    OK - I can't say I actually saw that particular report but if as you describe, it's just another case of giving more air time to the winners which is what most news programmes do. I'd suggest the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 60 61 62
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    Philippa
    Feb 28, 2026 at 4:57 PM
  7. pete

    What died on you this winter?

    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    pete, Apr 26, 2023, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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    Plantminded
    Feb 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM
  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! ...
    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! Appalling state of affairs.Anyway, I enjoyed the wild gardener and bits of GW. OH's ears...
    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! Appalling state of affairs.Anyway, I enjoyed...
    Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! ...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 60 61 62
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Feb 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
  9. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    Hmm that’s unfortunate if you have to replace the cable I’m not good at DIY either - Destroy It Yourself :biggrin:.
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 18 19 20
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    Plantminded
    Feb 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
  10. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to...
    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to be okay, all in good quality ziplocks. Fingers crossed.
    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to be okay, all in good quality ziplocks. Fingers crossed.
    The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to...
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    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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    eatenbyweasels
    Feb 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 20 21 22
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    Star gaze Lily
    Feb 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
  12. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two years, it is entering the 'old' territory at that...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
    Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 21 22 23
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    NigelJ
    Feb 28, 2026 at 9:23 AM
  14. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I...
    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to collect the compost up to 2020. - I moved the tree...
    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to...
    After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's :mad: bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I...
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 28, 2026 at 3:26 PM
  15. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
    Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 5 6 7
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    Adam I
    Feb 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    Go for it.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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    pete
    Feb 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    NigelJ
    Feb 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
  18. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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    Logan
    Feb 27, 2026 at 6:48 PM
  19. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it...
    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it alive over the years is the challenge.Thanks @AnniD for reminding us that the GW winter episode part...
    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it alive over the years is the challenge.Thanks...
    The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
  20. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
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    shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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    cactus_girl
    Feb 27, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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