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  1. Bumble Bombus

    North Facing New Build Help

    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very striking with good planting.Whereabouts in the UK...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
    Bumble Bombus, Mar 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    AnniD
    Mar 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Been dry and fairly bright at times, a veil of cloud mostly filtering the sun. I think the wind has slowly continued to drop all day. Feeling coldish but not desperately cold. 10c.
    Been dry and fairly bright at times, a veil of cloud mostly filtering the sun. I think the wind has slowly continued to drop all day. Feeling coldish but not desperately cold. 10c.
    Been dry and fairly bright at times, a veil of cloud mostly filtering the sun. I think the wind has slowly continued to drop all day. Feeling coldish but not desperately cold. 10c.
    Been dry and fairly bright at times, a veil of cloud mostly filtering the sun. I think the wind has slowly continued to drop all day. Feeling coldish but not desperately cold. 10c.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 113 114 115
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    pete
    Mar 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM
  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait...
    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait longer but I'm impetuous and will start new as soon as I think the old seed has been given a fair...
    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait longer but I'm impetuous and will start new as soon...
    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 16 17 18
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    CanadianLori
    Mar 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM
  4. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine marten and badger.
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine marten and badger.
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
    Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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    NigelJ
    Mar 13, 2026 at 7:29 AM
  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 24 25 26
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    Star gaze Lily
    Mar 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
    Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
    Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
    Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 73 74 75
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    Penny_Forthem
    Mar 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
  7. Victoria
    Like x 3

    Euphorbia obesa

    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
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    Victoria, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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    Selleri
    Mar 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    An infusion of whole cloves in boiling water and left to cool and soak for a couple of days is very good at easing toothache and gums. It's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.A great help if you...
    An infusion of whole cloves in boiling water and left to cool and soak for a couple of days is very good at easing toothache and gums. It's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.A great help if you can't see a dentist immediately, or at all these days, when you have a problem.
    An infusion of whole cloves in boiling water and left to cool and soak for a couple of days is very good at easing toothache and gums. It's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.A great help if you can't see a dentist immediately, or at all these...
    An infusion of whole cloves in boiling water and left to cool and soak for a couple of days is very good at easing toothache and gums. It's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.A great help if you...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
  9. Victoria

    Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)

    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Victoria, Jul 16, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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    Michael Hewett
    Mar 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
  10. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was...
    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and felt well enough to take on a new challenge.
    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and...
    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    AnniD
    Mar 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering...
    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering now but very few. Clearing an area for a different magnolia (genie). Hope it does well.
    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering now but very few. Clearing an area for a different...
    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 29 30 31
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    On the Levels
    Mar 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    These dont seem to be able to get the bins in from the street, rarely cut the grass in the front anyway, not sure what goes on out the back I think it mostly kids stuff out there. They turned the...
    These dont seem to be able to get the bins in from the street, rarely cut the grass in the front anyway, not sure what goes on out the back I think it mostly kids stuff out there. They turned the outside light on out front about three weeks ago and its been on day and night ever since.:biggrin: I know...
    These dont seem to be able to get the bins in from the street, rarely cut the grass in the front anyway, not sure what goes on out the back I think it mostly kids stuff out there. They turned the outside light on out front about three weeks ago...
    These dont seem to be able to get the bins in from the street, rarely cut the grass in the front anyway, not sure what goes on out the back I think it mostly kids stuff out there. They turned the...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 380 381 382
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    pete
    Mar 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
  13. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    lovely
    lovely
    lovely
    lovely
    Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 35 36 37
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    Adam I
    Mar 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
  14. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still...
    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still active in the soil. If you buy Nematodes they warn you of this fact.
    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still active in the soil. If you buy Nematodes they...
    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still...
    BB3, Feb 28, 2026, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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    Allotment Boy
    Mar 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
  15. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days,...
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while back and still no show.
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while...
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days,...
    burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    pete
    Mar 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
  16. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 5 6 7
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    JWK
    Mar 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I cant see a chair with wheels.:scratch:
    I cant see a chair with wheels.:scratch:
    I cant see a chair with wheels.:scratch:
    I cant see a chair with wheels.:scratch:
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    pete
    Mar 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
  18. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a...
    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.
    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.
    Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a...
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    Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 15 16 17
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    Bluejayway
    Mar 12, 2026 at 8:20 AM
  19. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    It's not the sort of foods that i would eat these days, but i have done.
    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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    Logan
    Mar 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
  20. Selleri
    Like x 5

    The art of seed sowing this spring

    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just...
    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just a few days of bottom heat makes a massive difference for chillies especially.
    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just a few days of bottom heat makes a massive...
    Radiator trick is a good one. I used to just leave trays on the windowsill and wonder why germination was so patchy, turns out the temperature drops overnight were killing half of them. Even just...
    Selleri, Mar 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM, Propagation This Month
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    128
    Joao
    Mar 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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