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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Selleri your garden is looking good. :blue thumb:
    @Selleri your garden is looking good. :blue thumb:
    @Selleri your garden is looking good. :blue thumb:
    @Selleri your garden is looking good. :blue thumb:
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good evening folks.Not a great day for gardening but I did make a start on re-arranging my ‘pot-plot’ (a-pot-ment ?!) between the showers of rain and hail. There will be pots and tubs of...
    Good evening folks.Not a great day for gardening but I did make a start on re-arranging my ‘pot-plot’ (a-pot-ment ?!) between the showers of rain and hail. There will be pots and tubs of vegetables there eventually. I always do them in big pots or containers as I don’t have a veg bed. Although...
    Good evening folks.Not a great day for gardening but I did make a start on re-arranging my ‘pot-plot’ (a-pot-ment ?!) between the showers of rain and hail. There will be pots and tubs of vegetables there eventually. I always do them in big pots...
    Good evening folks.Not a great day for gardening but I did make a start on re-arranging my ‘pot-plot’ (a-pot-ment ?!) between the showers of rain and hail. There will be pots and tubs of...
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  3. 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...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I did a bit in the garden between showers. It hailed at one point! Fairly decent skies this evening but the wind has made it feel chilly.
    I did a bit in the garden between showers. It hailed at one point! Fairly decent skies this evening but the wind has made it feel chilly.
    I did a bit in the garden between showers. It hailed at one point! Fairly decent skies this evening but the wind has made it feel chilly.
    I did a bit in the garden between showers. It hailed at one point! Fairly decent skies this evening but the wind has made it feel chilly.
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  5. Logan
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  6. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I've never bothered to try and learn the names of plants as I have my own personal plant App called Mrs Shiney. :heehee:I also very bad with people's names but have no trouble remembering their phone...
    I've never bothered to try and learn the names of plants as I have my own personal plant App called Mrs Shiney. :heehee:I also very bad with people's names but have no trouble remembering their phone numbers - and what restaurant we may have eaten at together and what they ate.It doesn't help me to...
    I've never bothered to try and learn the names of plants as I have my own personal plant App called Mrs Shiney. :heehee:I also very bad with people's names but have no trouble remembering their phone numbers - and what restaurant we may have eaten at...
    I've never bothered to try and learn the names of plants as I have my own personal plant App called Mrs Shiney. :heehee:I also very bad with people's names but have no trouble remembering their phone...
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  7. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Rose breeding is an extensive exercise, hence the price.
    Rose breeding is an extensive exercise, hence the price.
    Rose breeding is an extensive exercise, hence the price.
    Rose breeding is an extensive exercise, hence the price.
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Also hare coursing, unscrupulous people make lots of money live streaming on social media. :mad:
    Also hare coursing, unscrupulous people make lots of money live streaming on social media. :mad:
    Also hare coursing, unscrupulous people make lots of money live streaming on social media. :mad:
    Also hare coursing, unscrupulous people make lots of money live streaming on social media. :mad:
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  9. Selleri

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

    Mrs Shiney loves kohlrabi raw in her salad. I buy two large ones for her every week and they are quite cheap in the local Indian wholesaler. I do the shopping as Mrs S hates food shopping and I...
    Mrs Shiney loves kohlrabi raw in her salad. I buy two large ones for her every week and they are quite cheap in the local Indian wholesaler. I do the shopping as Mrs S hates food shopping and I enjoy it. She also uses it when she makes a form of coleslaw.
    Mrs Shiney loves kohlrabi raw in her salad. I buy two large ones for her every week and they are quite cheap in the local Indian wholesaler. I do the shopping as Mrs S hates food shopping and I enjoy it. She also uses it when she makes a form...
    Mrs Shiney loves kohlrabi raw in her salad. I buy two large ones for her every week and they are quite cheap in the local Indian wholesaler. I do the shopping as Mrs S hates food shopping and I...
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  10. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    That’s helpful info thank you @Busy-Lizzie :) I ordered a potted one earlier, maybe by this time next week it’ll be planted here.
    That’s helpful info thank you @Busy-Lizzie :) I ordered a potted one earlier, maybe by this time next week it’ll be planted here.
    That’s helpful info thank you @Busy-Lizzie :) I ordered a potted one earlier, maybe by this time next week it’ll be planted here.
    That’s helpful info thank you @Busy-Lizzie :) I ordered a potted one earlier, maybe by this time next week it’ll be planted here.
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  11. ThePlantAssassin
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    The biggest one I've ever grown

    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
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  12. hard_stone_84

    Stones4Gardens — Premium UK decorative pebbles, gravel and landscaping aggregates

    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over...
    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over 100 stone varieties including marble pebbles, basalt, slate chippings, and lava rock. All prices...
    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over 100 stone varieties including marble pebbles,...
    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    The Narcissus family in our garden are going over since the hot days early this week but I managed to catch a few.We only put these miniatures in recently when the tree came down...
    The Narcissus family in our garden are going over since the hot days early this week but I managed to catch a few.We only put these miniatures in recently when the tree came down that supported our giant Clematis montanaErythronium pagoda (I think)Kerria is starting to flower
    The Narcissus family in our garden are going over since the hot days early this week but I managed to catch a few.We only put these miniatures in recently when the tree came down that supported our giant Clematis...
    The Narcissus family in our garden are going over since the hot days early this week but I managed to catch a few.We only put these miniatures in recently when the tree came down...
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  14. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thanks @Plantminded I will definitely do that.
    Thanks @Plantminded I will definitely do that.
    Thanks @Plantminded I will definitely do that.
    Thanks @Plantminded I will definitely do that.
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off...
    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off immediately from their tree if I raise my left arm and don't even wait for me to go away when they...
    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off immediately from their tree if I raise my left arm...
    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  16. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
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  17. flower-garden
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    I saw that on the News on TV. They look so realistic. I suppose a lot of us here do gardening for the same reason.
    I saw that on the News on TV. They look so realistic. I suppose a lot of us here do gardening for the same reason.
    I saw that on the News on TV. They look so realistic. I suppose a lot of us here do gardening for the same reason.
    I saw that on the News on TV. They look so realistic. I suppose a lot of us here do gardening for the same reason.
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  18. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
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  19. Pete8

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

    I think to be fair to some "bird feeders", their surroundings could be fairly sterile with little or no natural food available and how often over the years have gardeners been asked to encourage...
    I think to be fair to some "bird feeders", their surroundings could be fairly sterile with little or no natural food available and how often over the years have gardeners been asked to encourage birds and other native wildlife to their gardens by offering food ? I hadn't been aware of this...
    I think to be fair to some "bird feeders", their surroundings could be fairly sterile with little or no natural food available and how often over the years have gardeners been asked to encourage birds and other native wildlife to their gardens by...
    I think to be fair to some "bird feeders", their surroundings could be fairly sterile with little or no natural food available and how often over the years have gardeners been asked to encourage...
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  20. xxxDawnxxx

    Hydrangea Hero Wanted

    That's a plant pruned to fit in a box but still remain tall enough to charge a higher price.I think alot of the people who work for these companies are there for customer service skills rather...
    That's a plant pruned to fit in a box but still remain tall enough to charge a higher price.I think alot of the people who work for these companies are there for customer service skills rather than their horticultural skills. I doubt they know they are repeating nonsense.I would also...
    That's a plant pruned to fit in a box but still remain tall enough to charge a higher price.I think alot of the people who work for these companies are there for customer service skills rather than their horticultural skills. I doubt they know...
    That's a plant pruned to fit in a box but still remain tall enough to charge a higher price.I think alot of the people who work for these companies are there for customer service skills rather...
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