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  1. wiseowl
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sky is totally clear here now and 15c, the wind is still a bit noticeable but not bad, would be nice if the wind was to stick around overnight and keep the frost away but I'm betting it will...
    Sky is totally clear here now and 15c, the wind is still a bit noticeable but not bad, would be nice if the wind was to stick around overnight and keep the frost away but I'm betting it will totally drop once the sun goes down.
    Sky is totally clear here now and 15c, the wind is still a bit noticeable but not bad, would be nice if the wind was to stick around overnight and keep the frost away but I'm betting it will totally drop once the sun goes down.
    Sky is totally clear here now and 15c, the wind is still a bit noticeable but not bad, would be nice if the wind was to stick around overnight and keep the frost away but I'm betting it will...
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I have been potting, helped by chooks who ate all the snials and a few slugs I found under the trays of pots I'd already bought. All 11 new tomatoes, 6 penstemons, 6 strawberries, 6 broccoli, 4...
    I have been potting, helped by chooks who ate all the snials and a few slugs I found under the trays of pots I'd already bought. All 11 new tomatoes, 6 penstemons, 6 strawberries, 6 broccoli, 4 chrysanthemums (2 were scoffed by snails), 3 osteospermums, 3 gaura and the savoury, wild garlic and...
    I have been potting, helped by chooks who ate all the snials and a few slugs I found under the trays of pots I'd already bought. All 11 new tomatoes, 6 penstemons, 6 strawberries, 6 broccoli, 4 chrysanthemums (2 were scoffed by snails), 3...
    I have been potting, helped by chooks who ate all the snials and a few slugs I found under the trays of pots I'd already bought. All 11 new tomatoes, 6 penstemons, 6 strawberries, 6 broccoli, 4...
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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. Emerion
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes. It's called dumbing down to the lowest common denominator @KT53 and, given the lamentable sate of education in many US states, that's pretty low.One of my all time American English...
    Yes. It's called dumbing down to the lowest common denominator @KT53 and, given the lamentable sate of education in many US states, that's pretty low.One of my all time American English favourites is "my bad" when they mean "Sorry. I made a mistake/misunderstood/got it wrong".
    Yes. It's called dumbing down to the lowest common denominator @KT53 and, given the lamentable sate of education in many US states, that's pretty low.One of my all time American English favourites is "my bad" when they mean "Sorry. I made a...
    Yes. It's called dumbing down to the lowest common denominator @KT53 and, given the lamentable sate of education in many US states, that's pretty low.One of my all time American English...
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  12. JWK
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  13. 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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  14. 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...
    muscari.png ryllis.png Rosemary1 .jpg IMG_20260109_090426295.jpg Farfugium japonicum (2).JPG Farfugium japonicum.JPG
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I'm planning to get my seedlings out to the greenhouse this coming wednesday. It will be the morning after the last time it goes below freezing. It is forecast to be 1c. I'll hook up the mains...
    I'm planning to get my seedlings out to the greenhouse this coming wednesday. It will be the morning after the last time it goes below freezing. It is forecast to be 1c. I'll hook up the mains natural gas heater to make sure the temperature does not fall below that.In the meantime I'm sorting...
    I'm planning to get my seedlings out to the greenhouse this coming wednesday. It will be the morning after the last time it goes below freezing. It is forecast to be 1c. I'll hook up the mains natural gas heater to make sure the temperature does...
    I'm planning to get my seedlings out to the greenhouse this coming wednesday. It will be the morning after the last time it goes below freezing. It is forecast to be 1c. I'll hook up the mains...
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  19. 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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  20. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Thanks. I'm feeling much better but still testing positive, so I'm effectively grounded, bored and likely to get up to mischief. :whistle:
    Thanks. I'm feeling much better but still testing positive, so I'm effectively grounded, bored and likely to get up to mischief. :whistle:
    Thanks. I'm feeling much better but still testing positive, so I'm effectively grounded, bored and likely to get up to mischief. :whistle:
    Thanks. I'm feeling much better but still testing positive, so I'm effectively grounded, bored and likely to get up to mischief. :whistle:
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