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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the...
    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the services but the one for today didn't turn up. Our trainee worship leader did very well but it...
    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the services but the one for today didn't turn up. Our...
    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the...
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  2. Pete8

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

    When thinking about the acceptable risks of bird feeding every person's situation will be different.Greenfinches are at particular risk since they are a) social birds and b) regurgitate seeds to...
    When thinking about the acceptable risks of bird feeding every person's situation will be different.Greenfinches are at particular risk since they are a) social birds and b) regurgitate seeds to feed their young. Unlike, say, tits which feed their young on caterpillars, greenfinches are not...
    When thinking about the acceptable risks of bird feeding every person's situation will be different.Greenfinches are at particular risk since they are a) social birds and b) regurgitate seeds to feed their young. Unlike, say, tits which feed...
    When thinking about the acceptable risks of bird feeding every person's situation will be different.Greenfinches are at particular risk since they are a) social birds and b) regurgitate seeds to...
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  3. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    As long as the information on the website is accurate and the supplier has a good reputation for quality and service, I usually buy based on those criteria, as well as price. The photos are a...
    As long as the information on the website is accurate and the supplier has a good reputation for quality and service, I usually buy based on those criteria, as well as price. The photos are a useful guide for colour and shape but they are usually taken when the plant is looking its best - I've...
    As long as the information on the website is accurate and the supplier has a good reputation for quality and service, I usually buy based on those criteria, as well as price. The photos are a useful guide for colour and shape but they are usually...
    As long as the information on the website is accurate and the supplier has a good reputation for quality and service, I usually buy based on those criteria, as well as price. The photos are a...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    @pete Looks like Three-Cornered Garlic. Rather lovely but can be very invasive. I photographed some last year in North Wales that had spilled out of a garden and made their home all along the road...
    @pete Looks like Three-Cornered Garlic. Rather lovely but can be very invasive. I photographed some last year in North Wales that had spilled out of a garden and made their home all along the road verge.
    @pete Looks like Three-Cornered Garlic. Rather lovely but can be very invasive. I photographed some last year in North Wales that had spilled out of a garden and made their home all along the road verge.
    @pete Looks like Three-Cornered Garlic. Rather lovely but can be very invasive. I photographed some last year in North Wales that had spilled out of a garden and made their home all along the road...
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  5. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
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  6. JWK
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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.
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  7. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones.
    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones.
    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones.
    I have never seen multi-coloured befiore and love the rosebud ones.
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  8. 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 :).
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  9. JWK
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    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...
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  10. Shades of Night
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  11. flower-garden
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    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 .
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  12. 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...
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  13. Selleri
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    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...
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  14. 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...
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  15. JWK
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  16. 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.
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  17. 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.
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  18. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our garden sanctuary

    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
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  19. 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...
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  20. 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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