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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of the flowers were amazing. A really friendly group...
Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of...
Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 15 16 17
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On the Levels
Mar 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
First garden - haven't the foggiest
You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a distance as you work.The Spear and Jackson model...
You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a...
You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
garden_shade, Feb 28, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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Plantminded
Mar 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful

shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Love my chicken
Mar 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
ID please!
That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
Robodendron, Mar 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM, Identification Area
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Michael Hewett
Mar 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Slow pages
Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 9 10 11
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Fat Controller
Mar 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Bluejayway
Mar 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Onion growing 2026
My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear....
My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear. Hopefully they'll make an appearance in the next couple of days.I've got 120 modules multi sown of all...
My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear. Hopefully they'll make an appearance in the next couple...
My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear....
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Hanglow
Mar 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Joao
Mar 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
looking for a weed killer that kills grass as well as weeds
...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over...
...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over when you've made a cup of tea... ...and maybe consider putting a weed membrane down with some gravel...
...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over when you've made a cup of tea... ...and maybe...
...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over...
Chilled, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:42 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Stephen Southwest
Mar 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Migration to NEW software & server
Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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Loofah
Mar 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM
ID confirmation please
Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a...
Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a whole field of crimson clover. Trifolium incarnatum. pics below.
Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a whole field of crimson clover. Trifolium...
Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a...

AnniD, Mar 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM, Identification Area
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Silver surfer
Mar 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Not a clue, there is not much to go by atm!
Good guess Pete sort of similar but Day lilies don’t have white roots or offsets like these do. Hopefully the mystery will be solved in a month or so
Good guess Pete sort of similar but Day lilies don’t have white roots or offsets like these do. Hopefully the mystery will be solved in a month or so
Good guess Pete sort of similar but Day lilies don’t have white roots or offsets like these do. Hopefully the mystery will be solved in a month or so
Good guess Pete sort of similar but Day lilies don’t have white roots or offsets like these do. Hopefully the mystery will be solved in a month or so
hailbopp, Mar 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM, Identification Area
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hailbopp
Mar 4, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Malus 'Rudolph' : Old Fruits
Hello @TidemarkThanks for the Reply.I would be able to remove the Old Fruit Lower Down but Higher Up would not be possible.ThanksKevin
Hello @TidemarkThanks for the Reply.I would be able to remove the Old Fruit Lower Down but Higher Up would not be possible.ThanksKevin
Hello @TidemarkThanks for the Reply.I would be able to remove the Old Fruit Lower Down but Higher Up would not be possible.ThanksKevin
Hello @TidemarkThanks for the Reply.I would be able to remove the Old Fruit Lower Down but Higher Up would not be possible.ThanksKevin
Kevin Cowans, Mar 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM, Trees
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Kevin Cowans
Mar 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Advice on raised beds please
When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
When I grew flowers for my daughter's wedding I used 2m x 1m. I had clay soil and I mixed bought compost into it. It was in my vegetable garden and I had Love in a Mist for years afterwards!
Plumdodo, Mar 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Busy-Lizzie
Mar 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Anyone ID this climber/trailer in photo
I have one but it is not blooming yet.
I have one but it is not blooming yet.
I have one but it is not blooming yet.
I have one but it is not blooming yet.
welshone, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM, Identification Area
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Victoria
Mar 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long...
A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long time. Taken through the conservatory window into the sun so not very sharp
A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long time. Taken through the conservatory window into the...
A male Reed Bunting visited briefly and went for the fat balls, not a common garden bird to come to a garden on an housing estate, a male Chaffinch came later which we haven't seen for a long...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Mar 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026
A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.
A surprise early Hummingbird Hawkmoth this afternoon as well as Red Admirals and a Peacock.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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strongylodon
Mar 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Portuguese laurel under stress
Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the...
Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the planting hole would have been enough. I should have done my homework beforehand.When it was soaking...
Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the planting hole would have been enough. I should have done...
Thank you very much @Plantminded, much appreciated. I do feel a bit guilty for the poor tree. It's the first "rootball" plant I have bought and I assumed that watering it thoroughly in the...

CostasK, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM, Trees
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CostasK
Mar 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Nerines (Bowden)
Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
Hopefully. In autumn one of lidl had a stand with bulbs, the other - didn't at all.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 24, 2026, Gardening Discussions
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Alisa
Mar 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
Growing some purple bok choy and some "perrenial" kales I was gifted, one is supposed to become a giant bush eventually that you can keep alive by taking cuttings. interesting!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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24
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1,400
Adam I
Mar 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM

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