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Rhubarb Bolting In March
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
wiseowl, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM, Edible Gardening
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On the Levels
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3 4
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On the Levels
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Hydrangea Hero Wanted
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to prune some of them, the plant won’t come to any...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Plantminded
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Its only a chilly wind because we had such exceptional temperatures the last few days.
Its only a chilly wind because we had such exceptional temperatures the last few days.
Its only a chilly wind because we had such exceptional temperatures the last few days.
Its only a chilly wind because we had such exceptional temperatures the last few days.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 149 150 151
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pete
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Which secateurs to go for?
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For...
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For the price point you're after, Spear and Jackson do a decent bypass pair for about a tenner. Not...
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For the price point you're after, Spear and Jackson do...
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For...
hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
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Joao
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I have a feeling that Nectar locked everyone's accounts to prevent scammers accessing people's cards and using the points themselves. I had an email telling me this some months back, but it was...
I have a feeling that Nectar locked everyone's accounts to prevent scammers accessing people's cards and using the points themselves. I had an email telling me this some months back, but it was easy enough to unlock to use the accumulated points to pay for my Christmas food shopping.Morrisons...
I have a feeling that Nectar locked everyone's accounts to prevent scammers accessing people's cards and using the points themselves. I had an email telling me this some months back, but it was easy enough to unlock to use the accumulated points...
I have a feeling that Nectar locked everyone's accounts to prevent scammers accessing people's cards and using the points themselves. I had an email telling me this some months back, but it was...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 95 96 97
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AnniD
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Electric cars.
If a company is taken over, their brand name - if they have one - usually goes with it as part of the takeover price. You see it happening all the time and not just with vehicles. Royal Mail is a...
If a company is taken over, their brand name - if they have one - usually goes with it as part of the takeover price. You see it happening all the time and not just with vehicles. Royal Mail is a good example. It's difficult to say whether some Chinese products are of a better or worse standard...
If a company is taken over, their brand name - if they have one - usually goes with it as part of the takeover price. You see it happening all the time and not just with vehicles. Royal Mail is a good example. It's difficult to say whether some...
If a company is taken over, their brand name - if they have one - usually goes with it as part of the takeover price. You see it happening all the time and not just with vehicles. Royal Mail is a...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 189 190 191
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Philippa
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Hostas
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Spruce
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very innocent word I’d momentarily forgotten how to spell! Maybe another reminder might be helpful at this...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very innocent word I’d momentarily forgotten how to spell!...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very...
flower-garden, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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Ergates
Apr 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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NigelJ
Apr 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Not doing much today in garden as not feeling too well. But will pick a stem of my ornamental cherry for my vase. Im sure it's coming into bloosom a lot earlier than last yr. We moved all the...
Not doing much today in garden as not feeling too well. But will pick a stem of my ornamental cherry for my vase. Im sure it's coming into bloosom a lot earlier than last yr. We moved all the container herbs yesterday now onto the patio. Tomorrows garden plan is to start tidying up the small...
Not doing much today in garden as not feeling too well. But will pick a stem of my ornamental cherry for my vase. Im sure it's coming into bloosom a lot earlier than last yr. We moved all the container herbs yesterday now onto the patio....
Not doing much today in garden as not feeling too well. But will pick a stem of my ornamental cherry for my vase. Im sure it's coming into bloosom a lot earlier than last yr. We moved all the...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 45 46 47
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Peaceful Gardener
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Posting a moving photo
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Michael Hewett, Apr 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM, Computer Corner
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JWK
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Great news - Petrol and Diesel prices drop a lot
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
KT53, Apr 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 38 39 40
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Adam I
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on the satnav. (The boys had activity books with them, so they had something to do while waiting to...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on the satnav. (The boys had activity books with...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 97 98 99
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Liriodendron
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Never had a garden before!
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at this every day?! Can you believe the pic on the...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...

LizT, May 8, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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LizT
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the resultant guilt) or laborious prick them all out, spend a fortune on pots and compost to plant them...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the resultant guilt) or laborious prick them all out,...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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ViewAhead
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts of fat balls/blocks and meal worms and advised...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner
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Philippa
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Self explanatory
Self explanatory
Self explanatory
Self explanatory

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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wiseowl
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Technical thread on shelter/exposure
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
Robodendron, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Robodendron
Apr 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM

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