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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
The curse has been broken, I finally have 2 x Stipa Tenuissima. Not sure it was worth going for the 2L ones versus smaller ones though - probably not (the particular vendor only had 2L ones).
The curse has been broken, I finally have 2 x Stipa Tenuissima. Not sure it was worth going for the 2L ones versus smaller ones though - probably not (the particular vendor only had 2L ones).
The curse has been broken, I finally have 2 x Stipa Tenuissima. Not sure it was worth going for the 2L ones versus smaller ones though - probably not (the particular vendor only had 2L ones).
The curse has been broken, I finally have 2 x Stipa Tenuissima. Not sure it was worth going for the 2L ones versus smaller ones though - probably not (the particular vendor only had 2L ones).

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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CostasK
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Getting a bit frustrated by the lack of interesting subjects in my own garden so I spent some time yesterday in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. All these plants are outside.Chaenomoles speciosa...
Getting a bit frustrated by the lack of interesting subjects in my own garden so I spent some time yesterday in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. All these plants are outside.Chaenomoles speciosa 'Moerloosei'Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)Tulipa hageri - gorgeous little...
Getting a bit frustrated by the lack of interesting subjects in my own garden so I spent some time yesterday in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. All these plants are outside.Chaenomoles speciosa 'Moerloosei'Fritillaria imperialis (Crown...
Getting a bit frustrated by the lack of interesting subjects in my own garden so I spent some time yesterday in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. All these plants are outside.Chaenomoles speciosa...

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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LunarSea
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Seed heads of Coltsfoot ...
Seed heads of Coltsfoot ...
Seed heads of Coltsfoot ...
Seed heads of Coltsfoot ...

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 38 39 40
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Michael Hewett
Apr 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Posting a moving photo
Yes I know, but I don't really use facebook and I don't want lots of people commenting on it. On the pets thread here, although it can be seen by anyone in the world, the few comments made are...
Yes I know, but I don't really use facebook and I don't want lots of people commenting on it. On the pets thread here, although it can be seen by anyone in the world, the few comments made are mainly by members who have pets, and keeping up with GF is enough for me.
Yes I know, but I don't really use facebook and I don't want lots of people commenting on it. On the pets thread here, although it can be seen by anyone in the world, the few comments made are mainly by members who have pets, and keeping up with...
Yes I know, but I don't really use facebook and I don't want lots of people commenting on it. On the pets thread here, although it can be seen by anyone in the world, the few comments made are...
Michael Hewett, Apr 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Apr 11, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Rhubarb Bolting In March
Ants farming aphids on rhubarb is a new one for me. I've had them do it on broad beans but never thought to check the rhubarb. Might have a look at mine this weekend now.
Ants farming aphids on rhubarb is a new one for me. I've had them do it on broad beans but never thought to check the rhubarb. Might have a look at mine this weekend now.
Ants farming aphids on rhubarb is a new one for me. I've had them do it on broad beans but never thought to check the rhubarb. Might have a look at mine this weekend now.
Ants farming aphids on rhubarb is a new one for me. I've had them do it on broad beans but never thought to check the rhubarb. Might have a look at mine this weekend now.
wiseowl, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM, Edible Gardening
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Joao
Apr 11, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
Ha! Have just got AI to admit "However, your assessment is correct that there are several notable drawbacks"! Most satisfying ... though, frankly, I have plenty to do that would be more...
Ha! Have just got AI to admit "However, your assessment is correct that there are several notable drawbacks"! Most satisfying ... though, frankly, I have plenty to do that would be more productive than arguing with it!
Ha! Have just got AI to admit "However, your assessment is correct that there are several notable drawbacks"! Most satisfying ... though, frankly, I have plenty to do that would be more productive than arguing with it!
Ha! Have just got AI to admit "However, your assessment is correct that there are several notable drawbacks"! Most satisfying ... though, frankly, I have plenty to do that would be more...
flower-garden, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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ViewAhead
Apr 11, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
@Penny_Forthem we watched Have I Got News For You last night. I thought Monty did pretty well once he got going. I have never seen him so animated!We drove through some pretty countryside and a...
@Penny_Forthem we watched Have I Got News For You last night. I thought Monty did pretty well once he got going. I have never seen him so animated!We drove through some pretty countryside and a couple of very pretty villages in North Suffolk to have a light lunch in the pub.
@Penny_Forthem we watched Have I Got News For You last night. I thought Monty did pretty well once he got going. I have never seen him so animated!We drove through some pretty countryside and a couple of very pretty villages in North Suffolk to...
@Penny_Forthem we watched Have I Got News For You last night. I thought Monty did pretty well once he got going. I have never seen him so animated!We drove through some pretty countryside and a...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 98 99 100
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Now that we have got the greenhouse almost sorted out Mrs Shiney has been able to start sowing seeds. Tomato plants love it in there (only a few inches high at the moment) but we will have plenty...
Now that we have got the greenhouse almost sorted out Mrs Shiney has been able to start sowing seeds. Tomato plants love it in there (only a few inches high at the moment) but we will have plenty for sale. We're still working on rehoming plants that have been kept in sheltered areas of homed...
Now that we have got the greenhouse almost sorted out Mrs Shiney has been able to start sowing seeds. Tomato plants love it in there (only a few inches high at the moment) but we will have plenty for sale. We're still working on rehoming plants...
Now that we have got the greenhouse almost sorted out Mrs Shiney has been able to start sowing seeds. Tomato plants love it in there (only a few inches high at the moment) but we will have plenty...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 46 47 48
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shiney
Apr 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Which secateurs to go for?
Fingers as well, the tree surgeon who cut down the trees out the back last summer had one, or is it still a pair, Just looked really easy to take off a finger.@hailbopp ,it was an Irish pub,...
Fingers as well, the tree surgeon who cut down the trees out the back last summer had one, or is it still a pair, Just looked really easy to take off a finger.@hailbopp ,it was an Irish pub, so that is probably what it was.
Fingers as well, the tree surgeon who cut down the trees out the back last summer had one, or is it still a pair, Just looked really easy to take off a finger.@hailbopp ,it was an Irish pub, so that is probably what it was.
Fingers as well, the tree surgeon who cut down the trees out the back last summer had one, or is it still a pair, Just looked really easy to take off a finger.@hailbopp ,it was an Irish pub,...
hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
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pete
Apr 11, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
There were several fallers over the first few fences, in fact at one point I had visions of another "Foinavon". I think there is one horse being assessed on the course*, another returned to the...
There were several fallers over the first few fences, in fact at one point I had visions of another "Foinavon". I think there is one horse being assessed on the course*, another returned to the stables in a horse ambulance. One jockey has been taken to hospital with suspected concussion. Having...
There were several fallers over the first few fences, in fact at one point I had visions of another "Foinavon". I think there is one horse being assessed on the course*, another returned to the stables in a horse ambulance. One jockey has been...
There were several fallers over the first few fences, in fact at one point I had visions of another "Foinavon". I think there is one horse being assessed on the course*, another returned to the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 97 98 99
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AnniD
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Poppy as the run of the back gardens now loves being outside .
Poppy as the run of the back gardens now loves being outside .
Poppy as the run of the back gardens now loves being outside .
Poppy as the run of the back gardens now loves being outside .

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 7 8 9
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zenj
Apr 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Not so sunny now and the wind has picked up. Bitterly cold. Feels like 1c not 7c. Too cold for gardening..
Not so sunny now and the wind has picked up. Bitterly cold. Feels like 1c not 7c. Too cold for gardening..
Not so sunny now and the wind has picked up. Bitterly cold. Feels like 1c not 7c. Too cold for gardening..
Not so sunny now and the wind has picked up. Bitterly cold. Feels like 1c not 7c. Too cold for gardening..
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 151 152 153
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cactus_girl
Apr 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50...
I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50 to park my car (there is no other way to get there than drive, it is in the middle of nowhere.) I...
I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50 to park my car (there is no other way to get there...
I agree it is hard to find this thread.So on Tuesday whilst it was still warm I went to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst, so first thing it isn’t exactly cheap to visit £20 to get in and £4.50...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 16 17 18
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GreenFingeredPete
Apr 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Bare root hedging
you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
you can always prune next winter. theyll have time to get established this year anyway
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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Adam I
Apr 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Electric cars.
In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the reason that we have Jaecoo here and looking like they...
In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all of the parts themselves.Indeed, part of the...
In short, no.Jaguar Land Rover made the iPace, although that halted as they started their retooling for their new EV range.. but even then, I don't believe for a minute that they will make all...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 189 190 191
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Fat Controller
Apr 10, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a walk.
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a...
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 23 24 25
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Selleri
Apr 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Well done with the petunias @GreenFingeredPete - if I remember, their seeds are tiny
Well done with the petunias @GreenFingeredPete - if I remember, their seeds are tiny
Well done with the petunias @GreenFingeredPete - if I remember, their seeds are tiny
Well done with the petunias @GreenFingeredPete - if I remember, their seeds are tiny
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 17 18 19
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CarolineL
Apr 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
I've got a cristata and it is always spring flowering, but I keep it bone dry and fairly cold all winter, it's only just starting to grow now. Usually flowers outside in may. It's a small...
I've got a cristata and it is always spring flowering, but I keep it bone dry and fairly cold all winter, it's only just starting to grow now. Usually flowers outside in may. It's a small division from an old plant that had got too big and heavy to bring in the winter before last.
I've got a cristata and it is always spring flowering, but I keep it bone dry and fairly cold all winter, it's only just starting to grow now. Usually flowers outside in may. It's a small division from an old plant that had got too big and...
I've got a cristata and it is always spring flowering, but I keep it bone dry and fairly cold all winter, it's only just starting to grow now. Usually flowers outside in may. It's a small...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3 4
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pete
Apr 11, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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...
xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Thevictorian
Apr 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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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
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Spruce
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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