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Mushroom compost
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are available in 75 litre bags which makes life...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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7
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109
Pete8
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by the Thorny olive tree, watching the nearby mouse...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 40 41 42
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618
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42,176
ArmyAirForce
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new Woodland Garden.Frances Tophill is exploring the tiny...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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31
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2,990
AnniD
Mar 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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436
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18,616
Ladybird4
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Help with plant selection for gravel patch.
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might rearrange things later. You can get a surprising...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
Smcask, Mar 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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20
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434
Joao
Mar 27, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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49,911
Michael Hewett
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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357
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31,347
hydrogardener
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper) or the Rest is Politics Podcast (Alistair Campbell...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper)...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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46
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1,693
GreenFingeredPete
Mar 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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63
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2,906
cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026, Tools And Equipment ... 2
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25
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782
Little_Weed
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Midges
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect ball, two knockdown plug-in mosquito killer -...
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan, two dehumidifiers, a fruit fly trap sticky insect...
I have used those horrible yellow sticky paper things too, plus 12 fly papers, plus two UV insect killer mosquito fly pest traps that I mentioned, a pop-up mosquito net for the bed, a ceiling fan,...
potted, Mar 25, 2026 at 10:50 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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27
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436
potted
Mar 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was...
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was physical netting, everything else they just treat as a mild inconvenience.
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was physical netting, everything else they just treat...
The repellent balls not working is so on brand for squirrels. Ours used to sit on top of the ultrasonic deterrent eating hazelnuts. Only thing that ever actually kept them off anything for me was...
The Bird Lady, Mar 21, 2026, Container Gardening ... 2
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22
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501
Joao
Mar 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Ladybugs
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to...
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to show up. The warm February probably helped them come through winter in better shape than usual.
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to show up. The warm February probably helped them come...
Loads more here too this year, way more than the last couple of springs. Noticed them clustering around the rose buds already which is perfect timing honestly, the aphids were just starting to...
Meomye, Mar 20, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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16
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485
Joao
Mar 25, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed...
Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed and printed my own pics. I knew what I was doing then
Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed and printed my own pics. I knew what I was doing...
Give me a few days ( weeks/months ?) to digest that and I'll try again. It is frustrating and I sometimes wish I was back in the '70's when I had "proper" cameras, my own dark room and developed...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3 4
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51
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2,469
Philippa
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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New Year - new country - new project!
Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
Good luck with your project @Sian in Belgium, been there, done that, so sympathies to you. At least we were in the same town, not different countries!
Sian in Belgium, Jan 1, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2 3
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42
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9,205
lizzie27
Mar 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Field woodruff in my lawn
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
Is it not killed by normal weed and feed products? But I would agree in making the lawn less susceptible by improving the conditions for the grass over the weeds.
martyn bromley, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:26 AM, Lawns
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5
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243
pete
Mar 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
What's up with my California Lilac - Ceanothus?
Thank you Jenny JB will do
Thank you Jenny JB will do
Thank you Jenny JB will do
Thank you Jenny JB will do
eddybaby, Mar 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM, Gardening Discussions
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4
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204
eddybaby
Mar 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Many thanks, it's has been a bit of a challenge at times
Loofah, Apr 25, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 19 20 21
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303
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36,971
Loofah
Mar 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM
ID Please
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Ah, Mexican Hat Plant. I remember my aunt had one of these in the 60s/70s and so we got one .... but I couldn't stand all the dropping babies so that was that.
Victoria, Mar 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM, Identification Area
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4
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209
Victoria
Mar 25, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Phoenix Canariensis Dying
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old...
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old thread of mine; I listened and took your advise a year ago and can now say the these palms have made a...
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old thread of mine; I listened and took your advise a year...
Hi.I am pleased to say that it is time for me to get back in the garden now that we have had some glorious sunshine for several days in a row.I hope you don't mind me bringing up this old...
potted, Apr 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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10
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853
potted
Mar 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM