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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I have taken mine out of pots last autumn and transplanted into the ground with top dressing of ericaceous . Other acid lovers are doing fine in my soil and i have 3 water butts handy for where...
    I have taken mine out of pots last autumn and transplanted into the ground with top dressing of ericaceous . Other acid lovers are doing fine in my soil and i have 3 water butts handy for where they are planted so i am keeping my fingers crossed that this works.
    I have taken mine out of pots last autumn and transplanted into the ground with top dressing of ericaceous . Other acid lovers are doing fine in my soil and i have 3 water butts handy for where they are planted so i am keeping my fingers crossed...
    I have taken mine out of pots last autumn and transplanted into the ground with top dressing of ericaceous . Other acid lovers are doing fine in my soil and i have 3 water butts handy for where...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 41 42 43
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    Robert Bowen
    Apr 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
  2. simone_in_wiltshire

    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
  3. 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 ... 29 30 31
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    ChrisIB
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think we are already into drones, of some kind. Possibly not the cheapo ones.There is already a close co operation between Ukraine and European countries regarding swapping technology.One...
    I think we are already into drones, of some kind. Possibly not the cheapo ones.There is already a close co operation between Ukraine and European countries regarding swapping technology.One big problem is Europe is buying armaments from the US to give to Ukraine.
    I think we are already into drones, of some kind. Possibly not the cheapo ones.There is already a close co operation between Ukraine and European countries regarding swapping technology.One big problem is Europe is buying armaments from the...
    I think we are already into drones, of some kind. Possibly not the cheapo ones.There is already a close co operation between Ukraine and European countries regarding swapping technology.One...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 413 414 415
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    pete
    Apr 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
  5. Tidemark

    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
  6. dogsbody

    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
  7. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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    ChiveTalking
    Apr 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 141 142 143
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    pete
    Apr 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
  9. JWK
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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
  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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    strongylodon
    Apr 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
  11. Friendly

    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
  12. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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    Eddie105
    Apr 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
  13. Friendly

    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
  14. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I've always left the snowdrop seed pods on @Blue arbour, mainly because I've got lots all round the garden and I'm lazy.
    I've always left the snowdrop seed pods on @Blue arbour, mainly because I've got lots all round the garden and I'm lazy.
    I've always left the snowdrop seed pods on @Blue arbour, mainly because I've got lots all round the garden and I'm lazy.
    I've always left the snowdrop seed pods on @Blue arbour, mainly because I've got lots all round the garden and I'm lazy.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 91 92 93
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    lizzie27
    Apr 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
  15. eatenbyweasels
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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
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    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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    Hanglow
    Apr 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
  16. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 18 19 20
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    ViewAhead
    Apr 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM
  17. Victoria

    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
  18. Logan

    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
  19. JWK
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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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    NigelJ
    Apr 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
  20. potted

    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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    Thevictorian
    Apr 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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