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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I still use what are now called almost, or sometimes fully, archaic words. That is mainly because I enjoy being bloody awkward :loll:.As I have come late to this topic I shall only put in a groat's...
    I still use what are now called almost, or sometimes fully, archaic words. That is mainly because I enjoy being bloody awkward :loll:.As I have come late to this topic I shall only put in a groat's worth of comments and particularly eschew any modern terminology.With regard to using 'in' and...
    I still use what are now called almost, or sometimes fully, archaic words. That is mainly because I enjoy being bloody awkward :loll:.As I have come late to this topic I shall only put in a groat's worth of comments and particularly eschew any...
    I still use what are now called almost, or sometimes fully, archaic words. That is mainly because I enjoy being bloody awkward :loll:.As I have come late to this topic I shall only put in a groat's...
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  2. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully...
    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully from midApril they can stay there overnight. Going to be a very cold night here too today.
    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully from midApril they can stay there overnight. Going...
    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Very rough last night, winds dropped to 40mph for most of the day now about 20mph 5 degrees but it was a nice sunny day
    Very rough last night, winds dropped to 40mph for most of the day now about 20mph 5 degrees but it was a nice sunny day
    Very rough last night, winds dropped to 40mph for most of the day now about 20mph 5 degrees but it was a nice sunny day
    Very rough last night, winds dropped to 40mph for most of the day now about 20mph 5 degrees but it was a nice sunny day
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello from the madhouse! We still have visitors, 10 again tomorrow, then back to 6 until Thursday. The grandchildren are fun, and it's lovely to have them all here at once, but by this time in...
    Hello from the madhouse! We still have visitors, 10 again tomorrow, then back to 6 until Thursday. The grandchildren are fun, and it's lovely to have them all here at once, but by this time in the evening I can scarcely keep my eyes open!Belated Happy Easter to you all.
    Hello from the madhouse! We still have visitors, 10 again tomorrow, then back to 6 until Thursday. The grandchildren are fun, and it's lovely to have them all here at once, but by this time in the evening I can scarcely keep my eyes open! ...
    Hello from the madhouse! We still have visitors, 10 again tomorrow, then back to 6 until Thursday. The grandchildren are fun, and it's lovely to have them all here at once, but by this time in...
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  5. 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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  6. Macraignil

    Tree that sprouted near compost heap.

    Of the two I have peregrine has tiny petals in comparison to the red peach,the flowers really don't stand out much.I've not noticed peach leaf curl attack the flowers.
    Of the two I have peregrine has tiny petals in comparison to the red peach,the flowers really don't stand out much.I've not noticed peach leaf curl attack the flowers.
    Of the two I have peregrine has tiny petals in comparison to the red peach,the flowers really don't stand out much.I've not noticed peach leaf curl attack the flowers.
    Of the two I have peregrine has tiny petals in comparison to the red peach,the flowers really don't stand out much.I've not noticed peach leaf curl attack the flowers.
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  7. Jenny_Aster

    FBB Fertiliser - can't believe the price

    I use this companyFertilisers & Compost - Elixir Garden Supplies
    I use this companyFertilisers & Compost - Elixir Garden Supplies
    I use this companyFertilisers & Compost - Elixir Garden Supplies
    I use this companyFertilisers & Compost - Elixir Garden Supplies
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Just love reading what you all are getting up to in your gardens. I'm learning a lot too, so thank you.Still got the cold wind, so I mainly spent my time indoors, though I did order some Voodoo...
    Just love reading what you all are getting up to in your gardens. I'm learning a lot too, so thank you.Still got the cold wind, so I mainly spent my time indoors, though I did order some Voodoo fuchsias (plugins) which my husband likes. I did venture out this afternoon to stretch some fleece...
    Just love reading what you all are getting up to in your gardens. I'm learning a lot too, so thank you.Still got the cold wind, so I mainly spent my time indoors, though I did order some Voodoo fuchsias (plugins) which my husband likes. I did...
    Just love reading what you all are getting up to in your gardens. I'm learning a lot too, so thank you.Still got the cold wind, so I mainly spent my time indoors, though I did order some Voodoo...
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  11. JWK
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Rhubarb is very easy from seed. The downside is that you are more limited in the varieties but I've grown Victoria the last couple of years (I keep stumbling on the seed and think why not) and...
    Rhubarb is very easy from seed. The downside is that you are more limited in the varieties but I've grown Victoria the last couple of years (I keep stumbling on the seed and think why not) and they get to a decent size in the first year. I have just used the seed straight from the packet, no...
    Rhubarb is very easy from seed. The downside is that you are more limited in the varieties but I've grown Victoria the last couple of years (I keep stumbling on the seed and think why not) and they get to a decent size in the first year. I have...
    Rhubarb is very easy from seed. The downside is that you are more limited in the varieties but I've grown Victoria the last couple of years (I keep stumbling on the seed and think why not) and...
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  17. shiney
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    APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    A chocolate almond cake and Flat White at the farm shop Cirencester
    A chocolate almond cake and Flat White at the farm shop Cirencester
    A chocolate almond cake and Flat White at the farm shop Cirencester
    A chocolate almond cake and Flat White at the farm shop Cirencester
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  18. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
    Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
    Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
    Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
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  19. Danielcox0011

    Help with my lawn, please!!

    Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down...
    Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down tomorrow and keep it watered, I can get some nice new grass popping through!I think its just been...
    Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down tomorrow and keep it watered, I can get some nice new...
    Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down...
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  20. 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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