Forum News
NEW SOFTWARE & SERVER IS COMING!
Please click on the link below to get the most up to date information: CLICK HERE

Recent Posts

Page 1 of 9

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

Sticky
x 3
What's your weather like 2026
Just heard on Radio 3 the presenter say “It’s sunny in Salford.” It’s piddling down in the Peak District.
Just heard on Radio 3 the presenter say “It’s sunny in Salford.” It’s piddling down in the Peak District.
Just heard on Radio 3 the presenter say “It’s sunny in Salford.” It’s piddling down in the Peak District.
Just heard on Radio 3 the presenter say “It’s sunny in Salford.” It’s piddling down in the Peak District.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 135 136 137
Replies:
2,051
Views:
35,769
Tidemark
Mar 30, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Sticky
x 3
What are we doing in the garden 2026
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that I have kept from past years just starting to show...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
Replies:
601
Views:
22,688
cactus_girl
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Hoster's
Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
Replies:
28
Views:
414
CarolineL
Mar 30, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Corkscrew Willow advice please
The grey stems and black buds, together with the new leaves looking dissected suggest ash to me.
The grey stems and black buds, together with the new leaves looking dissected suggest ash to me.
The grey stems and black buds, together with the new leaves looking dissected suggest ash to me.
The grey stems and black buds, together with the new leaves looking dissected suggest ash to me.
LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees ... 2
Replies:
25
Views:
261
CarolineL
Mar 30, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Mushroom compost
Last time I looked (some years ago) delivery to darkest dampest Devon was more than the cost of the compost.
Last time I looked (some years ago) delivery to darkest dampest Devon was more than the cost of the compost.
Last time I looked (some years ago) delivery to darkest dampest Devon was more than the cost of the compost.
Last time I looked (some years ago) delivery to darkest dampest Devon was more than the cost of the compost.
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
Replies:
13
Views:
162
NigelJ
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Sticky
What's Looking Good March 2026
White heather ...Euphorbia milii coming into flower ...Aloe variegata also flowering now ...Solanum capsicastrum, which I bought a few weeks ago. I'm going to sow the seeds after...
White heather ...Euphorbia milii coming into flower ...Aloe variegata also flowering now ...Solanum capsicastrum, which I bought a few weeks ago. I'm going to sow the seeds after the berries finish, like I used to do years ago ...Loropetalum, looking rather scrawny in the...
White heather ...Euphorbia milii coming into flower ...Aloe variegata also flowering now ...Solanum capsicastrum, which I bought a few weeks ago. I'm going to sow the seeds after the berries finish, like I used to do years ago...
White heather ...Euphorbia milii coming into flower ...Aloe variegata also flowering now ...Solanum capsicastrum, which I bought a few weeks ago. I'm going to sow the seeds after...

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
Replies:
173
Views:
5,815
Michael Hewett
Mar 30, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Whaaattt?
Just heard Trumps latest briefing he's sounding more and more deranged with each one; all he lacks is a maniacal cackle. Nobody knows who he's talking to; Pakistan appears to be talking to a...
Just heard Trumps latest briefing he's sounding more and more deranged with each one; all he lacks is a maniacal cackle. Nobody knows who he's talking to; Pakistan appears to be talking to a couple of different Iranians, but neither are talking to the US. First he wants to capture Kharg island...
Just heard Trumps latest briefing he's sounding more and more deranged with each one; all he lacks is a maniacal cackle. Nobody knows who he's talking to; Pakistan appears to be talking to a couple of different Iranians, but neither are talking...
Just heard Trumps latest briefing he's sounding more and more deranged with each one; all he lacks is a maniacal cackle. Nobody knows who he's talking to; Pakistan appears to be talking to a...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 405 406 407
Replies:
6,100
Views:
237,553
NigelJ
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of grit, then the compost on top of that.I often forget...
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of...
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
Replies:
10
Views:
107
Pete8
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Sticky
A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
Replies:
442
Views:
18,903
Ladybird4
Mar 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Sticky
x 4
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that I have a picture of them...
Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that I have a picture of them in their dad's hands (yes, I meant hands) shortly after they were born and they were about the size...
Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that I have a picture of them in their dad's hands (yes, I meant hands) shortly...
Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that I have a picture of them...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 87 88 89
Replies:
1,323
Views:
50,290
Ladybird4
Mar 30, 2026 at 6:50 AM
New to here
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
singer61, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM, New Members Introduction
Replies:
6
Views:
70
CanadianLori
Mar 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Sticky
x 15
Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Ouch... more to plant:
Ouch... more to plant:
Ouch... more to plant:
Ouch... more to plant:

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
Replies:
167
Views:
8,276
Alisa
Mar 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Sticky
Latest moan from you and me 2026
I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have calmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad...
I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have calmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad language and gestures. On the day we left we had a 2km wiggle thru housing streets to get to the main...
I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have calmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad language and gestures. On the day we left we had a...
I did buy a street map @Selleri but it was clearly aimed at hostile invaders and not friendlies. Utterly wrong.@pete they seem to have calmed down with their horns and just use a lot of bad...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
Replies:
1,402
Views:
45,182
Obelix-Vendée
Mar 29, 2026 at 8:54 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
Replies:
499
Views:
30,564
Logan
Mar 29, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Sticky
Things that have made you happy today 2026
I’m happy as I have just fixed my dual fuel for another year..
I’m happy as I have just fixed my dual fuel for another year..
I’m happy as I have just fixed my dual fuel for another year..
I’m happy as I have just fixed my dual fuel for another year..
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
Replies:
117
Views:
7,153
Songbird
Mar 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
Selleri, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM, Other Plants
Replies:
6
Views:
84
NigelJ
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Pyracantha removal
It's a personal preference of course, a garden should reflect its owner.Generally speaking, most people recommend repetition in odd numbers rather than symmetry. I think symmetry does make...
It's a personal preference of course, a garden should reflect its owner.Generally speaking, most people recommend repetition in odd numbers rather than symmetry. I think symmetry does make sense in some scenarios though. For instance, to the right and left of a structure.
It's a personal preference of course, a garden should reflect its owner.Generally speaking, most people recommend repetition in odd numbers rather than symmetry. I think symmetry does make sense in some scenarios though. For instance, to the...
It's a personal preference of course, a garden should reflect its owner.Generally speaking, most people recommend repetition in odd numbers rather than symmetry. I think symmetry does make...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
Replies:
8
Views:
138
CostasK
Mar 30, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Phormium which one
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature plant colour and upright growth I'm looking for. I'll...
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature...
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
Replies:
9
Views:
121
Perki
Mar 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Magpie attack! Magpies pulling strands from trees
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:13 AM, Other Plants ... 2
Replies:
15
Views:
199
strongylodon
Mar 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?
Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants
Replies:
12
Views:
106
collinsc
Mar 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 177

Page 1 of 9

Recent Posts

Useful Searches