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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well I know it's not all, just as not all Americans are Trump supporters.
    Well I know it's not all, just as not all Americans are Trump supporters.
    Well I know it's not all, just as not all Americans are Trump supporters.
    Well I know it's not all, just as not all Americans are Trump supporters.
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  2. Tidemark

    Why not?

    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Kind of "Sort your life out" then. :biggrin:Thanks @cactus_girl for the tip Ricinus communis 'Zanzi Palm' , I saved the link on the Chiltern Seeds website. Not that I had any space to have that plant in...
    Kind of "Sort your life out" then. :biggrin:Thanks @cactus_girl for the tip Ricinus communis 'Zanzi Palm' , I saved the link on the Chiltern Seeds website. Not that I had any space to have that plant in my garden, but you never know :)
    Kind of "Sort your life out" then. :biggrin:Thanks @cactus_girl for the tip Ricinus communis 'Zanzi Palm' , I saved the link on the Chiltern Seeds website. Not that I had any space to have that plant in my garden, but you never know :)
    Kind of "Sort your life out" then. :biggrin:Thanks @cactus_girl for the tip Ricinus communis 'Zanzi Palm' , I saved the link on the Chiltern Seeds website. Not that I had any space to have that plant in...
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  4. JWK
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  5. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone. I wish you all a wonderful day especially @Liriodendron with her lovely family around. It is looking rather overcast here but at least - so far - there are no high winds...
    Good morning everyone. I wish you all a wonderful day especially @Liriodendron with her lovely family around. It is looking rather overcast here but at least - so far - there are no high winds like yesterday I am planning a garden day where I will tackle those lilac and bird cherry suckers in...
    Good morning everyone. I wish you all a wonderful day especially @Liriodendron with her lovely family around. It is looking rather overcast here but at least - so far - there are no high winds like yesterday I am planning a garden day where I...
    Good morning everyone. I wish you all a wonderful day especially @Liriodendron with her lovely family around. It is looking rather overcast here but at least - so far - there are no high winds...
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  8. Fat Controller
    Informative x 6

    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
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  10. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will improve in the top layer where plants normally are, and there are plenty of shrubs and trees that cope...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will improve in the top layer where plants normally are, and...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will...
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  11. shiney
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  12. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
    Definitely on my list. Already with Wild London, I said, “after seeing all animals from around the world, Attenborough finally shows us how our wildlife behaves.”Just watching Beechgrove.
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I didn't buy any HCB this year. They all have now Palm fat and I can't eat that. I had my first HCB in 2003 when we stayed at the Olive Tree Branch in Broadway. It was (still is?) run by a South...
    I didn't buy any HCB this year. They all have now Palm fat and I can't eat that. I had my first HCB in 2003 when we stayed at the Olive Tree Branch in Broadway. It was (still is?) run by a South African couple and she made everything for breakfast. Best ever breakfast I had and the HCB were to...
    I didn't buy any HCB this year. They all have now Palm fat and I can't eat that. I had my first HCB in 2003 when we stayed at the Olive Tree Branch in Broadway. It was (still is?) run by a South African couple and she made everything for...
    I didn't buy any HCB this year. They all have now Palm fat and I can't eat that. I had my first HCB in 2003 when we stayed at the Olive Tree Branch in Broadway. It was (still is?) run by a South...
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  14. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, light cloud and light winds temp 6c to 15c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.36 Sunset 19.46 Maybe rain later
    Good morning all, light cloud and light winds temp 6c to 15c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.36 Sunset 19.46 Maybe rain later
    Good morning all, light cloud and light winds temp 6c to 15c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.36 Sunset 19.46 Maybe rain later
    Good morning all, light cloud and light winds temp 6c to 15c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 6.36 Sunset 19.46 Maybe rain later
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  15. Danielcox0011

    Help with my lawn, please!!

    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
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  16. 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.
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  17. 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:
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  18. Sian in Belgium

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

    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies (which are in a lovely cocoon of their own) - but I can grow them in the lower garden! Onwards and...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies (which are in a lovely cocoon of their own) - but I...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies...
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  19. 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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  20. 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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