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  1. Emerion

    Pinching out cosmos

    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy...
    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy are more often than not already flowering, because they sell better that way.
    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy are more often than not already flowering,...
    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Forgot to mention @AuntyRach who, I hope, is taking it easy this weekend.@Tui34 my rhubarb is already showing signs of stress and producing flowering stems. I've pulled those off and picked...
    Forgot to mention @AuntyRach who, I hope, is taking it easy this weekend.@Tui34 my rhubarb is already showing signs of stress and producing flowering stems. I've pulled those off and picked just 7 or 8 stems for our pud. What with all the HXBs and proper chocolate we don't need leftovers...
    Forgot to mention @AuntyRach who, I hope, is taking it easy this weekend.@Tui34 my rhubarb is already showing signs of stress and producing flowering stems. I've pulled those off and picked just 7 or 8 stems for our pud. What with all the...
    Forgot to mention @AuntyRach who, I hope, is taking it easy this weekend.@Tui34 my rhubarb is already showing signs of stress and producing flowering stems. I've pulled those off and picked...
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  3. Februarysgirl

    What Have I Disturbed?

    Sounds good to me! :yes:
    Sounds good to me! :yes:
    Sounds good to me! :yes:
    Sounds good to me! :yes:
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A chilly night expected -2c. Jenny namaste
    A chilly night expected -2c. Jenny namaste
    A chilly night expected -2c. Jenny namaste
    A chilly night expected -2c. Jenny namaste
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    You'll have to get your own AI and educate it on English literature and language.
    You'll have to get your own AI and educate it on English literature and language.
    You'll have to get your own AI and educate it on English literature and language.
    You'll have to get your own AI and educate it on English literature and language.
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  8. JWK
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  9. 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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  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up...
    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up on one of the plants I've mentioned it and they did ring me back but unfortunately I were out, I'll...
    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up on one of the plants I've mentioned it and they...
    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up...
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  11. 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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  12. wiseowl
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  13. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Coelogyne cristata Correa Pink Mist has been flowering for months Dendrobium kingianum. I have 2 pots, sourced from different suppliers (accidentally). This one flowers far more than the other.
    Coelogyne cristata Correa Pink Mist has been flowering for months Dendrobium kingianum. I have 2 pots, sourced from different suppliers (accidentally). This one flowers far more than the other.
    Coelogyne cristata Correa Pink Mist has been flowering for months Dendrobium kingianum. I have 2 pots, sourced from different suppliers (accidentally). This one flowers far more than the other.
    Coelogyne cristata Correa Pink Mist has been flowering for months Dendrobium kingianum. I have 2 pots, sourced from different suppliers (accidentally). This one flowers far more than the other.
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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. Fat Controller
    Informative x 6

    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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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Spent most of the day in the greenhouse. Sowed courgette, cucumber, melon, squashes and a range of Ipomoea and moved these to the propagator. Pricked out some Dahlia seedlings, Mirabalis jalapa...
    Spent most of the day in the greenhouse. Sowed courgette, cucumber, melon, squashes and a range of Ipomoea and moved these to the propagator. Pricked out some Dahlia seedlings, Mirabalis jalapa and Ricinus communis gibsonii. Potted on some tomatoes and rearranged things in general. Then watered...
    Spent most of the day in the greenhouse. Sowed courgette, cucumber, melon, squashes and a range of Ipomoea and moved these to the propagator. Pricked out some Dahlia seedlings, Mirabalis jalapa and Ricinus communis gibsonii. Potted on some...
    Spent most of the day in the greenhouse. Sowed courgette, cucumber, melon, squashes and a range of Ipomoea and moved these to the propagator. Pricked out some Dahlia seedlings, Mirabalis jalapa...
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  17. RustyH

    Lack of Knowledge, trying to do a project!!

    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there...
    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there isn't a lot of space left for plants. Either way, violets, ferns, spring bulbs may be worth considering.
    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there isn't a lot of space left for plants. Either way, ...
    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there...
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  18. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
    Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
    Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
    Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
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  19. 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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  20. 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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