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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I believe it was referring to "renewable" energy however you want to determine that.If the UK is only the same size as Oregon ( 1 of 51 states ), then it is hardly likely to be either willing...
    I believe it was referring to "renewable" energy however you want to determine that.If the UK is only the same size as Oregon ( 1 of 51 states ), then it is hardly likely to be either willing or able to spend as much money on useless and damaging wars as the US. @Obelix-Vendée I think it...
    I believe it was referring to "renewable" energy however you want to determine that.If the UK is only the same size as Oregon ( 1 of 51 states ), then it is hardly likely to be either willing or able to spend as much money on useless and...
    I believe it was referring to "renewable" energy however you want to determine that.If the UK is only the same size as Oregon ( 1 of 51 states ), then it is hardly likely to be either willing...
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  2. Fat Controller
    Informative x 6

    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    Well done @cactus_girl Have to say I also recently bought MPC from the local Wickes store and I wasn't too thrilled with it. It is getting more difficult to find a decent MPC these days tho.
    Well done @cactus_girl Have to say I also recently bought MPC from the local Wickes store and I wasn't too thrilled with it. It is getting more difficult to find a decent MPC these days tho.
    Well done @cactus_girl Have to say I also recently bought MPC from the local Wickes store and I wasn't too thrilled with it. It is getting more difficult to find a decent MPC these days tho.
    Well done @cactus_girl Have to say I also recently bought MPC from the local Wickes store and I wasn't too thrilled with it. It is getting more difficult to find a decent MPC these days tho.
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  3. CanadianLori

    Ice Plant seedlings not growing

    Ah @CanadianLori your reply crossed with mine. You can ignore it now
    Ah @CanadianLori your reply crossed with mine. You can ignore it now
    Ah @CanadianLori your reply crossed with mine. You can ignore it now
    Ah @CanadianLori your reply crossed with mine. You can ignore it now
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I’ve mixed my own compost with MPC ready for my veg pots. I’ve also sieved a big bucket full for finer work. I’ve planted up two bags of potatoes, and will plant up another two in a fortnight...
    I’ve mixed my own compost with MPC ready for my veg pots. I’ve also sieved a big bucket full for finer work. I’ve planted up two bags of potatoes, and will plant up another two in a fortnight (just to have a bit of succession).My seeds (tomatoes and a selection of annuals) have germinated but...
    I’ve mixed my own compost with MPC ready for my veg pots. I’ve also sieved a big bucket full for finer work. I’ve planted up two bags of potatoes, and will plant up another two in a fortnight (just to have a bit of succession).My seeds...
    I’ve mixed my own compost with MPC ready for my veg pots. I’ve also sieved a big bucket full for finer work. I’ve planted up two bags of potatoes, and will plant up another two in a fortnight...
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  5. RustyH

    Lack of Knowledge, trying to do a project!!

    Good Morning All,Hope everyone is well.We’re just in the process of trying (pulling out hair out!) to design our planting for our front garden.It is mostly North Facing, with approximately...
    Good Morning All,Hope everyone is well.We’re just in the process of trying (pulling out hair out!) to design our planting for our front garden.It is mostly North Facing, with approximately 3hrs of Morning Sunshine in the Summer Months and 2hrs in the Evening.We like explosions of...
    Good Morning All,Hope everyone is well.We’re just in the process of trying (pulling out hair out!) to design our planting for our front garden.It is mostly North Facing, with approximately 3hrs of Morning Sunshine in the Summer Months and...
    Good Morning All,Hope everyone is well.We’re just in the process of trying (pulling out hair out!) to design our planting for our front garden.It is mostly North Facing, with approximately...
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  6. eatenbyweasels
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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...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sun's well and truly out now..still a lively SW wind but a nice end to the day, Jenny namaste
    Sun's well and truly out now..still a lively SW wind but a nice end to the day, Jenny namaste
    Sun's well and truly out now..still a lively SW wind but a nice end to the day, Jenny namaste
    Sun's well and truly out now..still a lively SW wind but a nice end to the day, Jenny namaste
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all. Zonal pelargoniums root very easily in water These are some of mine:
    Afternoon all. Zonal pelargoniums root very easily in water These are some of mine:
    Afternoon all. Zonal pelargoniums root very easily in water These are some of mine:
    Afternoon all. Zonal pelargoniums root very easily in water These are some of mine:
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  9. 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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  10. Macraignil

    Tree that sprouted near compost heap.

    I'd go for peach as well, my Apricot has white flowers.My Peach below. Only difference seems to be you have leaves at the same time, mine only leaf up after the blossom has finished.
    I'd go for peach as well, my Apricot has white flowers.My Peach below. Only difference seems to be you have leaves at the same time, mine only leaf up after the blossom has finished.
    I'd go for peach as well, my Apricot has white flowers.My Peach below. Only difference seems to be you have leaves at the same time, mine only leaf up after the blossom has finished.
    I'd go for peach as well, my Apricot has white flowers.My Peach below. Only difference seems to be you have leaves at the same time, mine only leaf up after the blossom has finished.
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  11. Jenny_Aster

    FBB Fertiliser - can't believe the price

    Aldi and Lidl often have garden ferilisers and such like at good prices at this time of year.
    Aldi and Lidl often have garden ferilisers and such like at good prices at this time of year.
    Aldi and Lidl often have garden ferilisers and such like at good prices at this time of year.
    Aldi and Lidl often have garden ferilisers and such like at good prices at this time of year.
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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. JWK
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Please let us know how it goesI haven't tried from seed either buill 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...
    Please let us know how it goesI haven't tried from seed either buill 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 buill 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 buill 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...
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  18. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Sanguinaria canadensis fl. pl. It would look better if we had some sun for it to open Primula seiboldii - can't remember name of form Another form. They do really well for me and spread. I...
    Sanguinaria canadensis fl. pl. It would look better if we had some sun for it to open Primula seiboldii - can't remember name of form Another form. They do really well for me and spread. I think they like the damp soil.
    Sanguinaria canadensis fl. pl. It would look better if we had some sun for it to open Primula seiboldii - can't remember name of form Another form. They do really well for me and spread. I think they like the damp soil.
    Sanguinaria canadensis fl. pl. It would look better if we had some sun for it to open Primula seiboldii - can't remember name of form Another form. They do really well for me and spread. I...
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  20. 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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