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  1. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    I don't normally use bird feeders as there are usually enough seeds, berries and worms here to feed the birds that visit. However, over winter I put out a seed feeder and fat block which have been...
    I don't normally use bird feeders as there are usually enough seeds, berries and worms here to feed the birds that visit. However, over winter I put out a seed feeder and fat block which have been untouched apart from only recently by a very aggressive robin who has claimed exclusivity :biggrin:. Over...
    I don't normally use bird feeders as there are usually enough seeds, berries and worms here to feed the birds that visit. However, over winter I put out a seed feeder and fat block which have been untouched apart from only recently by a very...
    I don't normally use bird feeders as there are usually enough seeds, berries and worms here to feed the birds that visit. However, over winter I put out a seed feeder and fat block which have been...
    Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner
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    Plantminded
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
  2. JWK
    Sticky
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We have a lot of showers forecast with the odd appearance of the sun, it feels cold although the thermometer says 9 degrees.
    We have a lot of showers forecast with the odd appearance of the sun, it feels cold although the thermometer says 9 degrees.
    We have a lot of showers forecast with the odd appearance of the sun, it feels cold although the thermometer says 9 degrees.
    We have a lot of showers forecast with the odd appearance of the sun, it feels cold although the thermometer says 9 degrees.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 152 153 154
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    burnie
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
  3. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones. [/COLOR]
    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones. [/COLOR]
    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones. [/COLOR]
    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones. [/COLOR]
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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    Victoria
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM
  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning, all. Sorry about your poor nights sleep, I don’t know if you make a point of trying not to watch or read the news? I’ve certainly felt on edge for the last few weeks, as I have been...
    Good morning, all. Sorry about your poor nights sleep, I don’t know if you make a point of trying not to watch or read the news? I’ve certainly felt on edge for the last few weeks, as I have been breaking my rule and watching with horror at the goings on. Woke last night at 5am and had to read...
    Good morning, all. Sorry about your poor nights sleep, I don’t know if you make a point of trying not to watch or read the news? I’ve certainly felt on edge for the last few weeks, as I have been breaking my rule and watching with horror at the...
    Good morning, all. Sorry about your poor nights sleep, I don’t know if you make a point of trying not to watch or read the news? I’ve certainly felt on edge for the last few weeks, as I have been...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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    Ergates
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM
  5. nightofjoy

    Surface cover/interest for container Jasmine

    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    nightofjoy, Apr 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM, Gardening Discussions
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    Plantminded
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM
  6. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Oh dear, I hadn’t thought of greenhouses being susceptible to raids by mice. We certainly have a lot of mice round here, thankfully no longer in the house. Maybe if we got a greenhouse, we might...
    Oh dear, I hadn’t thought of greenhouses being susceptible to raids by mice. We certainly have a lot of mice round here, thankfully no longer in the house. Maybe if we got a greenhouse, we might have to adopt a feral cat to sleep in there. Today’s moan is being woken, thankfully not until 7am,...
    Oh dear, I hadn’t thought of greenhouses being susceptible to raids by mice. We certainly have a lot of mice round here, thankfully no longer in the house. Maybe if we got a greenhouse, we might have to adopt a feral cat to sleep in...
    Oh dear, I hadn’t thought of greenhouses being susceptible to raids by mice. We certainly have a lot of mice round here, thankfully no longer in the house. Maybe if we got a greenhouse, we might...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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    Ergates
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:18 AM
  7. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
  8. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    I've never bought a rose just from looking at the pictures on one website. I find a quick Google shows how inconsistent a lot of the colouration or flower form can be between photographs or...
    I've never bought a rose just from looking at the pictures on one website. I find a quick Google shows how inconsistent a lot of the colouration or flower form can be between photographs or individual plants/conditions.I've also not bought a rose online, I use the websites to find what I might...
    I've never bought a rose just from looking at the pictures on one website. I find a quick Google shows how inconsistent a lot of the colouration or flower form can be between photographs or individual plants/conditions.I've also not bought a...
    I've never bought a rose just from looking at the pictures on one website. I find a quick Google shows how inconsistent a lot of the colouration or flower form can be between photographs or...
    hard_stone_84, Apr 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM, Roses ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM
  9. flower-garden
    Like x 7

    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    flower-garden, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    AnniD
    Apr 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
  10. hailbopp

    Which secateurs to go for?

    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had...
    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had been badly maintained. The reciprocating saw did a lot, but there were places it couldn't, and the...
    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had been badly maintained. The reciprocating saw did...
    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had...
    hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
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    CarolineL
    Apr 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
  11. Selleri
    Like x 4

    Plants to grow for fun- the odd, mangled, dangerous or just funny ones

    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this...
    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this time of year, these can be eaten raw in salad or briefly cooked.
    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this time of year, these can be eaten raw in salad or...
    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this...
    Selleri, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Apr 12, 2026 at 7:23 AM
  12. Athelas

    Chelsea Flower Show - 1 ticket for 19 May 2026

    I’m selling one ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Tuesday 19 May 2026, the first day of the show for RHS members (ahead of it opening to the public on 21 May).I had bought four...
    I’m selling one ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Tuesday 19 May 2026, the first day of the show for RHS members (ahead of it opening to the public on 21 May).I had bought four tickets but one of our party has dropped out, so I’m selling their ticket for £125, which is the price I...
    I’m selling one ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Tuesday 19 May 2026, the first day of the show for RHS members (ahead of it opening to the public on 21 May).I had bought four tickets but one of our party has dropped out, so I’m...
    I’m selling one ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Tuesday 19 May 2026, the first day of the show for RHS members (ahead of it opening to the public on 21 May).I had bought four...
    Athelas, Apr 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM, For Sale
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    Athelas
    Apr 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM
  13. JWK
    Sticky

    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 31 32 33
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    Ladybird4
    Apr 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM
  14. pete

    Mushroom compost

    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    pete, Mar 27, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 6:39 AM
  15. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 12, 2026 at 4:11 AM
  16. Sienna's Blossom
    Like x 15

    Our garden sanctuary

    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    Perki
    Apr 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @CarolineL following on about wild garlic in "The Almanac" 2026 for April there is a recipe for pickled wild garlic buds in wood sorrel and watercress vinegar. As we don't have any would be good...
    @CarolineL following on about wild garlic in "The Almanac" 2026 for April there is a recipe for pickled wild garlic buds in wood sorrel and watercress vinegar. As we don't have any would be good to know if somebody else does and makes it. Sounds good.
    @CarolineL following on about wild garlic in "The Almanac" 2026 for April there is a recipe for pickled wild garlic buds in wood sorrel and watercress vinegar. As we don't have any would be good to know if somebody else does and makes it. Sounds...
    @CarolineL following on about wild garlic in "The Almanac" 2026 for April there is a recipe for pickled wild garlic buds in wood sorrel and watercress vinegar. As we don't have any would be good...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 46 47 48
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    On the Levels
    Apr 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
  18. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    :doh:
    :doh:
    :doh:
    :doh:
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Friendly
    Apr 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  19. CostasK

    Portuguese laurel under stress

    That’s one of the many benefits of gardening @CostasK, learning from your mistakes, we all do it. There used to be a thread called something like gallery of shame on the old GW forum, not just...
    That’s one of the many benefits of gardening @CostasK, learning from your mistakes, we all do it. There used to be a thread called something like gallery of shame on the old GW forum, not just amusing but helpful. I could certainly contribute to that :biggrin:.
    That’s one of the many benefits of gardening @CostasK, learning from your mistakes, we all do it. There used to be a thread called something like gallery of shame on the old GW forum, not just amusing but helpful. I could certainly contribute to...
    That’s one of the many benefits of gardening @CostasK, learning from your mistakes, we all do it. There used to be a thread called something like gallery of shame on the old GW forum, not just...
    CostasK, Mar 2, 2026, Trees
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    Plantminded
    Apr 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
  20. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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    NigelJ
    Apr 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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