Forum News
NEW SOFTWARE & SERVER IS COMING!
Please click on the link below to get the most up to date information: CLICK HERE

Recent Posts

Page 1 of 10

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

Sticky
x 4
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on the satnav. (The boys had activity books with them, so they had something to do while waiting to...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on the satnav. (The boys had activity books with...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 97 98 99
Replies:
1,478
Views:
57,041
Liriodendron
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
x 3
Never had a garden before!
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at this every day?! Can you believe the pic on the...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...

LizT, May 8, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
Replies:
184
Views:
18,229
LizT
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Sticky
x 15
Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the resultant guilt) or laborious prick them all out, spend a fortune on pots and compost to plant them...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the resultant guilt) or laborious prick them all out,...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
Replies:
189
Views:
9,679
ViewAhead
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Sticky
WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 38 39 40
Replies:
586
Views:
50,942
Adam I
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Which secateurs to go for?
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For...
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For the price point you're after, Spear and Jackson do a decent bypass pair for about a tenner. Not...
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For the price point you're after, Spear and Jackson do...
The fluorescent nail varnish trick is genius, wish I'd thought of that years ago. I've lost two trowels and a pair of secateurs to the compost heap, found them months later completely rusted. For...
hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
Replies:
4
Views:
47
Joao
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts of fat balls/blocks and meal worms and advised...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner
Replies:
1
Views:
36
Philippa
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Rhubarb Bolting In March
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
wiseowl, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM, Edible Gardening
Replies:
7
Views:
61
On the Levels
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
x 5
Electric cars.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 189 190 191
Replies:
2,856
Views:
207,706
pete
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Hydrangea Hero Wanted
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to prune some of the roots, don’t worry, the plant...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
Replies:
15
Views:
191
Plantminded
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Posting a moving photo
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Our forum software does not support uploading live photosAs others have said you would have to convert it to a video file and load to YouTube or something similar then link to that
Michael Hewett, Apr 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM, Computer Corner
Replies:
6
Views:
67
JWK
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Sticky
x 3
What's your weather like 2026
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 150 151 152
Replies:
2,265
Views:
40,393
cactus_girl
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Sticky
x 10
Whats Looking Good April 2026
Self explanatory
Self explanatory
Self explanatory
Self explanatory

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
Replies:
39
Views:
1,147
wiseowl
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Technical thread on shelter/exposure
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
I tell you what @CarolineL - you need degrees in about 40 subjects to understand gardening, as I'm discovering, with mine (English) being absolutely useless
Robodendron, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM, General Gardening Discussion
Replies:
8
Views:
169
Robodendron
Apr 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
x 8
I am often puzzled by modern life.
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very innocent word I’d momentarily forgotten how to spell! Maybe another reminder might be helpful at this...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very innocent word I’d momentarily forgotten how to spell!...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very...
flower-garden, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
Replies:
488
Views:
28,919
Ergates
Apr 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
x 7
Hostas
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
Replies:
17
Views:
540
Spruce
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Sticky
x 3
Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB...
8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB on how to urgently support garden birds, reveals how to make the most of sowing older seeds, and gets...
8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB on how to urgently support garden birds, reveals...
8pm tonight." Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
Replies:
50
Views:
4,083
AnniD
Apr 10, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
This is where the sand with heating cable works better, the heat mats just give off dry heat whereas in a cable propagator you keep the sand damp.As I've never used a heat mat I've never come...
This is where the sand with heating cable works better, the heat mats just give off dry heat whereas in a cable propagator you keep the sand damp.As I've never used a heat mat I've never come across this problem of the compost drying from the bottom up.I think as @infradig says soaking the...
This is where the sand with heating cable works better, the heat mats just give off dry heat whereas in a cable propagator you keep the sand damp.As I've never used a heat mat I've never come across this problem of the compost drying from the...
This is where the sand with heating cable works better, the heat mats just give off dry heat whereas in a cable propagator you keep the sand damp.As I've never used a heat mat I've never come...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 17 18 19
Replies:
277
Views:
22,715
pete
Apr 10, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Sticky
A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 31 32 33
Replies:
489
Views:
21,035
Ladybird4
Apr 10, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Sticky
APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Sunshine through tulips
Sunshine through tulips
Sunshine through tulips
Sunshine through tulips

shiney, Apr 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
Replies:
7
Views:
444
Liriodendron
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Sticky
What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit
Kestrel, Robin and Rock Pipit

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 4 5 6
Replies:
79
Views:
3,571
strongylodon
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 189

Page 1 of 10

Recent Posts

Useful Searches