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Alpines. Piccies of
Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!
Armeria and Draba in flower. Please excuse the mouse trap in the background!

kindredspirit, Feb 25, 2013, Alpine Gardening ... 24 25 26
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katecat58
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Rooks
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I...
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I wonder if the nests are made in a more looser fashion than other nests and that’s why they...
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I wonder if the nests are made in a more looser...
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I...
hans, Apr 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM, Wildlife Corner
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CatDouch
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
What shrub is this?
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
1975VW, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM, Identification Area
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NigelJ
Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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Jiffy
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Bare root hedging
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try...
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try that.Of my 25 chestnuts planted, 3 died and I think all because the soil wasnt compacted down...
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try that.Of my 25 chestnuts planted, 3 died and I...
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try...
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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586
Adam I
Apr 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not...
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not having the entire world of plants to choose from, we don't have tonnes of space, so I'm sure we can...
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not having the entire world of plants to choose from, we...
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not...
nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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nightofjoy
Apr 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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A Year of Astronomy from the Pinetree Observatory
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space...
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space missions are never routine. There have been enough tragedies over the years to emphasise that.
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space missions are never routine. There have been enough...
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space...
ArmyAirForce, Dec 22, 2024, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Apr 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Raised Bed Help needed?
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
paulkane1, Apr 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM, Edible Gardening
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Stephen Southwest
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
ID a self seeded seedling please
I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
Selleri, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM, Identification Area
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Baalmaiden
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so...
Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so when I put the seed out to chit I potted up four like sweet potato cuttings. By yesterday they had...
Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so when I put the seed out to chit I potted up four...
Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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3,143
Baalmaiden
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
FBB Fertiliser - can't believe the price
Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external...
Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external hard drives the same at argos were £30 cheaper than amazon
Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external hard drives the same at argos were £30 cheaper than...
Some times amazon do cut price's but you have to watch them, they also can be more expenive as well, so do check other sites, camel camel camel is a price checker for amazonI wanted 2 external...
Jenny_Aster, Apr 4, 2026 at 9:37 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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272
Jiffy
Apr 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Great news - Petrol and Diesel prices drop a lot
Some people can go off people very easy !!!
Some people can go off people very easy !!!
Some people can go off people very easy !!!
Some people can go off people very easy !!!
KT53, Apr 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Jiffy
Apr 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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Jiffy
Apr 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Never had a garden before!
Looks lovely @LizT, did your gardener put the path in for you?
Looks lovely @LizT, did your gardener put the path in for you?
Looks lovely @LizT, did your gardener put the path in for you?
Looks lovely @LizT, did your gardener put the path in for you?
LizT, May 8, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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Friendly
Apr 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Gardeners World 2 for1 gardens app
BBC probably, they were spouting centimetres on blue Peter when I was a kid and still only using inches.I thought it. Was illegal to use metres kilometers on signs in the UK anyway.
BBC probably, they were spouting centimetres on blue Peter when I was a kid and still only using inches.I thought it. Was illegal to use metres kilometers on signs in the UK anyway.
BBC probably, they were spouting centimetres on blue Peter when I was a kid and still only using inches.I thought it. Was illegal to use metres kilometers on signs in the UK anyway.
BBC probably, they were spouting centimetres on blue Peter when I was a kid and still only using inches.I thought it. Was illegal to use metres kilometers on signs in the UK anyway.
KT53, Apr 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Apr 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Slow pages
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 10 11 12
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KT53
Apr 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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9,613
Thevictorian
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally...
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally have their roots die off or stem rot.
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally have their roots die off or stem rot.
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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1,474
Thevictorian
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Our garden sanctuary
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries

Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Sienna's Blossom
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Seed Sowing This Month April
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave...
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave it a bit of warmth. The plants won't be identical to the parent but honestly for eating purposes it...
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave it a bit of warmth. The plants won't be identical...
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave...
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, Propagation This Month ... 2
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23
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653
Joao
Apr 8, 2026 at 12:07 AM

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