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  1. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    I'd move the bug hotel to another place to give the rose plenty of room and airflow - they don't like to be too crowded.
    I'd move the bug hotel to another place to give the rose plenty of room and airflow - they don't like to be too crowded.
    I'd move the bug hotel to another place to give the rose plenty of room and airflow - they don't like to be too crowded.
    I'd move the bug hotel to another place to give the rose plenty of room and airflow - they don't like to be too crowded.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @shiney the human body has several orifices to choose from for "plugging in". Admittedly you would need a long cable to go with it. Or maybe not if there are plenty of charging points along the...
    @shiney the human body has several orifices to choose from for "plugging in". Admittedly you would need a long cable to go with it. Or maybe not if there are plenty of charging points along the route you choose :biggrin: None of these things are 100% "green/renewable" as very few people know how the...
    @shiney the human body has several orifices to choose from for "plugging in". Admittedly you would need a long cable to go with it. Or maybe not if there are plenty of charging points along the route you choose :biggrin: None of these things are 100%...
    @shiney the human body has several orifices to choose from for "plugging in". Admittedly you would need a long cable to go with it. Or maybe not if there are plenty of charging points along the...
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  3. Sian in Belgium

    Ideas for what herbs and veg I can grow in raised beds in shade

    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes,...
    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes, carrots, and herbs like mint, basil, parsley and coriander. I have those herbs on my shady patio in...
    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes, carrots, and herbs like mint, basil, parsley and...
    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes,...
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  4. JWK
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    Like x 3

    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.
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    It’s breezy here today, but not especially cold. I’ve been out in the garden a bit and deadheaded a few of the daffodils that have gone over (just left a couple with their seed pods as I hope they...
    It’s breezy here today, but not especially cold. I’ve been out in the garden a bit and deadheaded a few of the daffodils that have gone over (just left a couple with their seed pods as I hope they will spread a bit), but I’ve deadheaded the majority.A question, can the seed pods of the...
    It’s breezy here today, but not especially cold. I’ve been out in the garden a bit and deadheaded a few of the daffodils that have gone over (just left a couple with their seed pods as I hope they will spread a bit), but I’ve deadheaded the...
    It’s breezy here today, but not especially cold. I’ve been out in the garden a bit and deadheaded a few of the daffodils that have gone over (just left a couple with their seed pods as I hope they...
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  6. JWK
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  7. Danielcox0011

    Help with my lawn, please!!

    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now...
    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now in year 5 and my lawn has been horrific.I know its heavily clay based as our new build was...
    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now in year 5 and my lawn has been horrific.I know...
    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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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...
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  9. dogsbody

    chitting

    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    And what flavour HCB was it, @Ergates? :biggrin:
    And what flavour HCB was it, @Ergates? :biggrin:
    And what flavour HCB was it, @Ergates? :biggrin:
    And what flavour HCB was it, @Ergates? :biggrin:
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  11. Fat Controller
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    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    I'm starting to wonder about the actual viability of some of the seeds being sold, never had problems with onions before, but one lot came up as usual the other variety no show on two sowings,...
    I'm starting to wonder about the actual viability of some of the seeds being sold, never had problems with onions before, but one lot came up as usual the other variety no show on two sowings, same compost same temperature, both from Suttons.
    I'm starting to wonder about the actual viability of some of the seeds being sold, never had problems with onions before, but one lot came up as usual the other variety no show on two sowings, same compost same temperature, both from Suttons.
    I'm starting to wonder about the actual viability of some of the seeds being sold, never had problems with onions before, but one lot came up as usual the other variety no show on two sowings,...
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  12. wiseowl
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  13. 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
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  14. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    It would be a brave person who first tries those I would guess, I have overwintered them here unprotected but that was when we were getting more reliable winters, these days we seem to have a mild...
    It would be a brave person who first tries those I would guess, I have overwintered them here unprotected but that was when we were getting more reliable winters, these days we seem to have a mild winter in general with a week or two of hard frost thrown in that kills all the borderline stuff.
    It would be a brave person who first tries those I would guess, I have overwintered them here unprotected but that was when we were getting more reliable winters, these days we seem to have a mild winter in general with a week or two of hard...
    It would be a brave person who first tries those I would guess, I have overwintered them here unprotected but that was when we were getting more reliable winters, these days we seem to have a mild...
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  15. 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.
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  16. 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...
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  17. 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....
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  18. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
    Dahlias will take the heat but will need lots of water and feed..
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  19. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be sowing seeds for a colourful cut flower display...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
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  20. Logan
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