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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.
Smcask, Mar 22, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 4, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!
Last year I had a terrible time with seeds. I did blame the compost. But late last year I bought Wickes MPC and it's quite good. My seeds are doing as well as with peat based compost. I will buy...
Last year I had a terrible time with seeds. I did blame the compost. But late last year I bought Wickes MPC and it's quite good. My seeds are doing as well as with peat based compost. I will buy it again. Only a few twiggy bits and definitely no toadstools growing in it.
Last year I had a terrible time with seeds. I did blame the compost. But late last year I bought Wickes MPC and it's quite good. My seeds are doing as well as with peat based compost. I will buy it again. Only a few twiggy bits and definitely no...
Last year I had a terrible time with seeds. I did blame the compost. But late last year I bought Wickes MPC and it's quite good. My seeds are doing as well as with peat based compost. I will buy...
Fat Controller, Mar 28, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 3 4 5
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cactus_girl
Apr 4, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Whaaattt?
Oh, so they need the USA. Prices can be easily raised. LOL.
Oh, so they need the USA. Prices can be easily raised. LOL.
Oh, so they need the USA. Prices can be easily raised. LOL.
Oh, so they need the USA. Prices can be easily raised. LOL.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 415 416 417
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redstar
Apr 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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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.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Adam I
Apr 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Grey, cold, grim. All the pear trees and plum trees have been flowering away for days and not a bee or a bluebottle in sight.
Grey, cold, grim. All the pear trees and plum trees have been flowering away for days and not a bee or a bluebottle in sight.
Grey, cold, grim. All the pear trees and plum trees have been flowering away for days and not a bee or a bluebottle in sight.
Grey, cold, grim. All the pear trees and plum trees have been flowering away for days and not a bee or a bluebottle in sight.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 142 143 144
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Tidemark
Apr 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
@simone_in_wiltshire I bought communis Red Giant last year from PW and they barely grew more than knee high and were dull green (never had a problem with them before). This year's from Chiltern...
@simone_in_wiltshire I bought communis Red Giant last year from PW and they barely grew more than knee high and were dull green (never had a problem with them before). This year's from Chiltern Seeds were one of my 10 packs lucky dip. Good value for money. I also got banana seeds, which I am...
@simone_in_wiltshire I bought communis Red Giant last year from PW and they barely grew more than knee high and were dull green (never had a problem with them before). This year's from Chiltern Seeds were one of my 10 packs lucky dip. Good value...
@simone_in_wiltshire I bought communis Red Giant last year from PW and they barely grew more than knee high and were dull green (never had a problem with them before). This year's from Chiltern...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 42 43 44
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cactus_girl
Apr 4, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
At the moment I carry mine down to the greenhouse every morning once I've checked the temperature there is above 10ºC. I'm only growing 5 plants so they all fit easily in one tray. They go on a...
At the moment I carry mine down to the greenhouse every morning once I've checked the temperature there is above 10ºC. I'm only growing 5 plants so they all fit easily in one tray. They go on a top shelf just under the glass so they're getting maximum light. In the evening they come in the house...
At the moment I carry mine down to the greenhouse every morning once I've checked the temperature there is above 10ºC. I'm only growing 5 plants so they all fit easily in one tray. They go on a top shelf just under the glass so they're getting...
At the moment I carry mine down to the greenhouse every morning once I've checked the temperature there is above 10ºC. I'm only growing 5 plants so they all fit easily in one tray. They go on a...
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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LunarSea
Apr 4, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 29 30 31
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Ladybird4
Apr 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Cloudy and windy with sunny spells. I need to go and hunt for green asparagus as there was none in the SM yesterday and i'd like some with our roast lam tomorrow. Other than that, sewing and...
Cloudy and windy with sunny spells. I need to go and hunt for green asparagus as there was none in the SM yesterday and i'd like some with our roast lam tomorrow. Other than that, sewing and sowing and maybe some weeding and planting for me this pm.Sorry @lizzie27, I forgot to say...
Cloudy and windy with sunny spells. I need to go and hunt for green asparagus as there was none in the SM yesterday and i'd like some with our roast lam tomorrow. Other than that, sewing and sowing and maybe some weeding and planting for me...
Cloudy and windy with sunny spells. I need to go and hunt for green asparagus as there was none in the SM yesterday and i'd like some with our roast lam tomorrow. Other than that, sewing and...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 92 93 94
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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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...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 4, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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")
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")
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")
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")
Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2 3
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Selleri
Apr 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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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.
PzaMayor3, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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AuntyRach
Apr 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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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.
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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longk
Apr 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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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'

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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LunarSea
Apr 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Tulips
Tulips
Tulips
Tulips

shiney, Apr 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM, Photo Competitions
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Friendly
Apr 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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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.
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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.

Danielcox0011, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM, Lawns
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Danielcox0011
Apr 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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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.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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strongylodon
Apr 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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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
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
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
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
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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ChiveTalking
Apr 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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...
Sian in Belgium, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM, Edible Gardening
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Sian in Belgium
Apr 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM

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