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Perovskia - how much would you cut down?
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the same family (mint).
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the...
That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Apr 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 29 30 31
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Logan
Apr 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Whaaattt?
Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier...
Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier to use on an individual basis. Back up if there if a power outage but you at least have sunshine....
Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier to use on an individual basis. Back up if there...
Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 411 412 413
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CanadianLori
Apr 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Why not?
Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2 3
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infradig
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
onion sets
Thanks Pete. now planted.
Thanks Pete. now planted.
Thanks Pete. now planted.
Thanks Pete. now planted.
dogsbody, Apr 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM, Edible Gardening
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dogsbody
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day....
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day. Deadhead the flowers. Give her a light prune next year then prune her according to various rose...
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day. Deadhead the flowers. Give her a light prune next...
She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day....
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Appropriate for the first day of the 2026 cricket season. Cool, damp and gray.
Appropriate for the first day of the 2026 cricket season. Cool, damp and gray.
Appropriate for the first day of the 2026 cricket season. Cool, damp and gray.
Appropriate for the first day of the 2026 cricket season. Cool, damp and gray.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 141 142 143
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NigelJ
Apr 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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pete
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
@Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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3,220
strongylodon
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Badly Burn't Salix
Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
Friendly, Apr 19, 2025, Trees ... 2
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Spruce
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Seed Sowing This Month April
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then...
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then leave outside in a sheltered position to grow on? My windowsill is getting rather full now!
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then leave outside in a sheltered position to grow on? ...
I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then...
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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Eddie105
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Spruce
Apr 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A friend has just been for coffee. I had HXBs ready to toast, but she'd had one for breakfast. I've put a sneaky packet of cheese ones in my click and collect order. Thanks for the heads up about...
A friend has just been for coffee. I had HXBs ready to toast, but she'd had one for breakfast. I've put a sneaky packet of cheese ones in my click and collect order. Thanks for the heads up about the tanker arrival @Badly_Maintained
A friend has just been for coffee. I had HXBs ready to toast, but she'd had one for breakfast. I've put a sneaky packet of cheese ones in my click and collect order. Thanks for the heads up about the tanker arrival @Badly_Maintained
A friend has just been for coffee. I had HXBs ready to toast, but she'd had one for breakfast. I've put a sneaky packet of cheese ones in my click and collect order. Thanks for the heads up about...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 91 92 93
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Penny_Forthem
Apr 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
@Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back...
@Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back neighbour’s ivy on the south facing fence. Took me an hour, and I removed the wire that was once used togive...
@Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back neighbour’s ivy on the south facing fence. Took me an...
@Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 41 42 43
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night

eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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Hanglow
Apr 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend".
Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend".
Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend".
Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend".
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 18 19 20
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ViewAhead
Apr 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Red Bull ... Energy Drinks
I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my hands busy. I like vegetables .. but the thought off...
I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my...
I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
Victoria, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Victoria
Apr 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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Logan
Apr 3, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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1,821
NigelJ
Apr 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Hoster's
I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above, like a wildlife mission impossible. I've tried...
I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above,...
I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
potted, Mar 27, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3 4
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961
Thevictorian
Apr 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM

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