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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was windy yesterday evening, but no rain. Currently 7c and trying to rain, but not really. Just little rain clouds that quickly dissolve. Up to 10c with sunshine and clouds to expect after 10...
    It was windy yesterday evening, but no rain. Currently 7c and trying to rain, but not really. Just little rain clouds that quickly dissolve. Up to 10c with sunshine and clouds to expect after 10 o'clock. Sunrise Today: 06:33 Sunset Today: 19:47
    It was windy yesterday evening, but no rain. Currently 7c and trying to rain, but not really. Just little rain clouds that quickly dissolve. Up to 10c with sunshine and clouds to expect after 10 o'clock. Sunrise Today: 06:33 Sunset Today: 19:47
    It was windy yesterday evening, but no rain. Currently 7c and trying to rain, but not really. Just little rain clouds that quickly dissolve. Up to 10c with sunshine and clouds to expect after 10...
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    @Ergates If you leave them to set seed and they're happy they soon spread.
    @Ergates If you leave them to set seed and they're happy they soon spread.
    @Ergates If you leave them to set seed and they're happy they soon spread.
    @Ergates If you leave them to set seed and they're happy they soon spread.
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I love Fuchsia and checked the RHS site for hardy fuchsias. I like the classical colours and will contact CBPlants if they have Fuchsia 'Mrs Popple'. If so, I would buy them next Sunday at the...
    I love Fuchsia and checked the RHS site for hardy fuchsias. I like the classical colours and will contact CBPlants if they have Fuchsia 'Mrs Popple'. If so, I would buy them next Sunday at the Rare Plant Fair.
    I love Fuchsia and checked the RHS site for hardy fuchsias. I like the classical colours and will contact CBPlants if they have Fuchsia 'Mrs Popple'. If so, I would buy them next Sunday at the Rare Plant Fair.
    I love Fuchsia and checked the RHS site for hardy fuchsias. I like the classical colours and will contact CBPlants if they have Fuchsia 'Mrs Popple'. If so, I would buy them next Sunday at the...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re gardening budgets:- I don't have one for the garden apart from capital costs such as having to buy a new greenhouse when the fifty year old one collapsed.We're fortunate that we never have to...
    Re gardening budgets:- I don't have one for the garden apart from capital costs such as having to buy a new greenhouse when the fifty year old one collapsed.We're fortunate that we never have to buy plant trays or pots or similar items as people are always bringing their used ones to us - we...
    Re gardening budgets:- I don't have one for the garden apart from capital costs such as having to buy a new greenhouse when the fifty year old one collapsed.We're fortunate that we never have to buy plant trays or pots or similar items as...
    Re gardening budgets:- I don't have one for the garden apart from capital costs such as having to buy a new greenhouse when the fifty year old one collapsed.We're fortunate that we never have to...
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  5. 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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  6. JWK
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  7. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    I do think the merlot tulips look gorgeous @PzaMayor3 - but that's because I love the richer colours. In your sunny environment they show up well, whereas in cloudy Wales, I have to rely on the...
    I do think the merlot tulips look gorgeous @PzaMayor3 - but that's because I love the richer colours. In your sunny environment they show up well, whereas in cloudy Wales, I have to rely on the yellow tulips to give me sunshine!
    I do think the merlot tulips look gorgeous @PzaMayor3 - but that's because I love the richer colours. In your sunny environment they show up well, whereas in cloudy Wales, I have to rely on the yellow tulips to give me sunshine!
    I do think the merlot tulips look gorgeous @PzaMayor3 - but that's because I love the richer colours. In your sunny environment they show up well, whereas in cloudy Wales, I have to rely on the...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Please let us know how it goesI haven't tried from seed either but will probably have to as the plants I've bought here don't do well in heat and drought, tho I feed them rotted horse poo...
    Please let us know how it goesI haven't tried from seed either but will probably have to as the plants I've bought here don't do well in heat and drought, tho I feed them rotted horse poo every autumn and spring and keep them watered. They have a tendency to bolt and are nowhere near as...
    Please let us know how it goesI haven't tried from seed either but will probably have to as the plants I've bought here don't do well in heat and drought, tho I feed them rotted horse poo every autumn and spring and keep them watered. They...
    Please let us know how it goesI haven't tried from seed either but will probably have to as the plants I've bought here don't do well in heat and drought, tho I feed them rotted horse poo...
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I used to root zonal pelargoniums in water, then pot them up. I do that for penstemons too.I hope @lizzie27's eye is getting better. I've had that problem before.This morning I went to the...
    I used to root zonal pelargoniums in water, then pot them up. I do that for penstemons too.I hope @lizzie27's eye is getting better. I've had that problem before.This morning I went to the monthly church coffee morning. There was a yummy Simnel cake. I love marzipan.Cedric didn't come...
    I used to root zonal pelargoniums in water, then pot them up. I do that for penstemons too.I hope @lizzie27's eye is getting better. I've had that problem before.This morning I went to the monthly church coffee morning. There was a yummy...
    I used to root zonal pelargoniums in water, then pot them up. I do that for penstemons too.I hope @lizzie27's eye is getting better. I've had that problem before.This morning I went to the...
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  10. Fat Controller
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    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    Wickes have an offer on their compost reduced from £6.50 to £4 till Wednesday so I'm off to get a top up.
    Wickes have an offer on their compost reduced from £6.50 to £4 till Wednesday so I'm off to get a top up.
    Wickes have an offer on their compost reduced from £6.50 to £4 till Wednesday so I'm off to get a top up.
    Wickes have an offer on their compost reduced from £6.50 to £4 till Wednesday so I'm off to get a top up.
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  11. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Tulips in tub
    Tulips in tub
    Tulips in tub
    Tulips in tub
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  12. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    @Smcask This Adding Sand To Clay Soils Myth - Bite Sized Gardening explains what every real gardener told in the former Gardener World forum and here too.
    @Smcask This Adding Sand To Clay Soils Myth - Bite Sized Gardening explains what every real gardener told in the former Gardener World forum and here too.
    @Smcask This Adding Sand To Clay Soils Myth - Bite Sized Gardening explains what every real gardener told in the former Gardener World forum and here too.
    @Smcask This Adding Sand To Clay Soils Myth - Bite Sized Gardening explains what every real gardener told in the former Gardener World forum and here too.
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  13. shiney
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  14. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Even I didn't understand a word, but I watched it last year :biggrin:In case someone is missing the name of the programme and has nothing to do over Easter, it's called "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid...
    Even I didn't understand a word, but I watched it last year :biggrin:In case someone is missing the name of the programme and has nothing to do over Easter, it's called "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein". :)
    Even I didn't understand a word, but I watched it last year :biggrin:In case someone is missing the name of the programme and has nothing to do over Easter, it's called "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein". :)
    Even I didn't understand a word, but I watched it last year :biggrin:In case someone is missing the name of the programme and has nothing to do over Easter, it's called "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid...
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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.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  17. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Hi @ChiveTalkingIt's looking nice and healthy! I think you will probably get flowers this year.Just one thing to note, as it is a newly planted rose, it will require even more water.There...
    Hi @ChiveTalkingIt's looking nice and healthy! I think you will probably get flowers this year.Just one thing to note, as it is a newly planted rose, it will require even more water.There is some information here for David Austin roses, but I'm sure the same applies to most roses: How to...
    Hi @ChiveTalkingIt's looking nice and healthy! I think you will probably get flowers this year.Just one thing to note, as it is a newly planted rose, it will require even more water.There is some information here for David Austin roses,...
    Hi @ChiveTalkingIt's looking nice and healthy! I think you will probably get flowers this year.Just one thing to note, as it is a newly planted rose, it will require even more water.There...
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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

    Sadly the "solution" to viruses is boatloads of insecticide to stop aphids transmitting them.
    Sadly the "solution" to viruses is boatloads of insecticide to stop aphids transmitting them.
    Sadly the "solution" to viruses is boatloads of insecticide to stop aphids transmitting them.
    Sadly the "solution" to viruses is boatloads of insecticide to stop aphids transmitting them.
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