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  1. pete

    Mushroom compost

    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    pete, Mar 27, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    pete
    Apr 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
  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...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 144 145 146
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    pete
    Apr 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
  3. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our garden sanctuary

    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there!...
    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but such a lovely relaxing space to spend our time....
    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but...
    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there!...
    Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    Sienna's Blossom
    Apr 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
  4. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Dib-dib!:spinning:
    Dib-dib!:spinning:
    Dib-dib!:spinning:
    Dib-dib!:spinning:
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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    eatenbyweasels
    Apr 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
  5. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not...
    I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not care for any on my gardens.I also will mot tolerate forget me nots. Horrid invasive things!
    I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not care for any on my gardens.I also will mot...
    I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not...
    Erigeron, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CanadianLori
    Apr 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Sorry is quick and easy to say. Pardon me could be me asking forgiveness for a burp or it could mean that I don’t hear you. Excuse me could mean that I’d like you to shift out of my way or it...
    Sorry is quick and easy to say. Pardon me could be me asking forgiveness for a burp or it could mean that I don’t hear you. Excuse me could mean that I’d like you to shift out of my way or it could mean that I don’t hear you. Sorry covers everything including an apology for dropping your car...
    Sorry is quick and easy to say. Pardon me could be me asking forgiveness for a burp or it could mean that I don’t hear you. Excuse me could mean that I’d like you to shift out of my way or it could mean that I don’t hear you. Sorry covers...
    Sorry is quick and easy to say. Pardon me could be me asking forgiveness for a burp or it could mean that I don’t hear you. Excuse me could mean that I’d like you to shift out of my way or it...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 418 419 420
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    Tidemark
    Apr 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce...
    Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce soon. She, and her family, have been through a very tough time.Everyone has been busy this...
    Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce soon. She, and her family, have been through a...
    Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce...
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    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 93 94 95
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    Tui34
    Apr 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked...
    @Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked overloaded. It had 4 adults and 5 children in a standard saloon car. Kids on laps, in footwells etc. ...
    @Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked overloaded. It had 4 adults and 5 children in a standard...
    @Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 93 94 95
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    KT53
    Apr 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
  9. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in...
    Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in April/May so @Adam l was very lucky to see it but then so many plants are flowering earlier than usual.
    Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in April/May so @Adam l was very lucky to see it but...
    Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in...
    Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 37 38 39
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    On the Levels
    Apr 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM
  10. 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...
    Danielcox0011, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM, Lawns
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    Danielcox0011
    Apr 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
  11. 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...
    RustyH, Apr 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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    Philippa
    Apr 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
  12. 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".
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    AnniD
    Apr 5, 2026 at 11:21 AM
  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...
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Apr 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
  14. 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...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 42 43 44
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    CanadianLori
    Apr 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
  15. 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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    shiney, Apr 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM, Photo Competitions
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM
  16. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    We had our Easter lamb last night. Slow cooked shoulder, boulangere potatoes, cabbage and gravy
    We had our Easter lamb last night. Slow cooked shoulder, boulangere potatoes, cabbage and gravy
    We had our Easter lamb last night. Slow cooked shoulder, boulangere potatoes, cabbage and gravy
    We had our Easter lamb last night. Slow cooked shoulder, boulangere potatoes, cabbage and gravy
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    Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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    Hanglow
    Apr 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
  17. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Good Morning @CostasK thank you for the link, it’s all helpful to me and much appreciated :)
    Good Morning @CostasK thank you for the link, it’s all helpful to me and much appreciated :)
    Good Morning @CostasK thank you for the link, it’s all helpful to me and much appreciated :)
    Good Morning @CostasK thank you for the link, it’s all helpful to me and much appreciated :)
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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    ChiveTalking
    Apr 5, 2026 at 8:22 AM
  18. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Acers
    Acers
    Acers
    Acers
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    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Friendly
    Apr 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
  19. 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.
    Macraignil, Apr 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM, Identification Area
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    pete
    Apr 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
  20. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 30 31 32
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    Ladybird4
    Apr 5, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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