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  1. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back if needed. They are part of this border that I am...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
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  2. dogsbody

    Taties

    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
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  3. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    The hot water tip is a good one, I had it totally wrong as I thought you were referring to the teeth that hold the two pieces of the connector together.:doh:
    The hot water tip is a good one, I had it totally wrong as I thought you were referring to the teeth that hold the two pieces of the connector together.:doh:
    The hot water tip is a good one, I had it totally wrong as I thought you were referring to the teeth that hold the two pieces of the connector together.:doh:
    The hot water tip is a good one, I had it totally wrong as I thought you were referring to the teeth that hold the two pieces of the connector together.:doh:
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  4. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Is it an SD card? I've always just uploaded direct from the card and ignored the actual camera, got a small card reader that plugs in the USB.
    Is it an SD card? I've always just uploaded direct from the card and ignored the actual camera, got a small card reader that plugs in the USB.
    Is it an SD card? I've always just uploaded direct from the card and ignored the actual camera, got a small card reader that plugs in the USB.
    Is it an SD card? I've always just uploaded direct from the card and ignored the actual camera, got a small card reader that plugs in the USB.
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  5. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
    Light cloud and light winds from the south south west temp 12c feels like 11c
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been...
    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been controversial for some years if not illegal. Many years a company (don't know when) gave live...
    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been controversial for some years if not illegal. Many...
    @Philippa yes an excellent programme with some stunning filming of the butterflies emerging from their pupae. The release of the caterpillars into areas that may not have what they need has been...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding...
    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding brain aneurysm. Very serious.SIL rang early evening to say she'd pulled through and the surgeon...
    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding brain aneurysm. Very serious.SIL rang early...
    Good morning all.Yesterday was a worrying day. We had a call in the morning from Cedric's son-in-law to say that Cedric's daughter was in hospital and about to have an operation for a bleeding...
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  9. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
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  10. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
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  11. LilyTL

    Hello from France

    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
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  12. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    I’ve just taken a brick out on one side and found concrete underneath but I’ve got reinforcements on the way (my mum) with extra buckets and shovels so that I can investigate further! Now that...
    I’ve just taken a brick out on one side and found concrete underneath but I’ve got reinforcements on the way (my mum) with extra buckets and shovels so that I can investigate further! Now that I’ve started this I can’t let it go until I’ve got the full picture!
    I’ve just taken a brick out on one side and found concrete underneath but I’ve got reinforcements on the way (my mum) with extra buckets and shovels so that I can investigate further! Now that I’ve started this I can’t let it go until I’ve got...
    I’ve just taken a brick out on one side and found concrete underneath but I’ve got reinforcements on the way (my mum) with extra buckets and shovels so that I can investigate further! Now that...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm...
    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm not trying to separate them. I think it's testaceum - label missing again.
    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm not trying to separate them. I think it's...
    Repotted more lilies. I have various species lilies from seed and the bulbs end up very different sizes! This one is enormous (my gloves give comparison). It possibly has multiple bulbs, but I'm...
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  14. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
    Me too, but very unsuccessfully I have to admit :biggrin:
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  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over a number of weeks, lasting hrs in total, and having put all that effort in, many still get rejected...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over a number of weeks, lasting hrs in total, and...
    I kinda admire the initiative, Young people today are frequently applying for several hundred jobs before they get one. There is often multiple interview stages (if they even get that far) over...
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  16. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if human can cope with it. Since then, I find him...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
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  18. LilyTL

    Getting rid of Wisteria

    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
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  19. LilyTL

    Reusing soil from wisteria pots

    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in pots or in the garden.
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
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  20. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
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