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  1. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I keep to the old names, I remember them better, and I know what plant it is by its old name. I'm hopeless with people's names :heehee:
    I keep to the old names, I remember them better, and I know what plant it is by its old name. I'm hopeless with people's names :heehee:
    I keep to the old names, I remember them better, and I know what plant it is by its old name. I'm hopeless with people's names :heehee:
    I keep to the old names, I remember them better, and I know what plant it is by its old name. I'm hopeless with people's names :heehee:
    Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Michael Hewett
    Apr 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
  2. JWK
    Sticky

    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:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 97 98 99
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    SherwoodArrow
    Apr 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
  3. 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...
    Selleri, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    shiney
    Apr 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @lizzie27 we have been to Stoke by Nayland in 2015 when we went on holiday to Suffolk, before Cedric decided to move to Suffolk or Norfolk because he liked it and it was convenient for Stansted...
    @lizzie27 we have been to Stoke by Nayland in 2015 when we went on holiday to Suffolk, before Cedric decided to move to Suffolk or Norfolk because he liked it and it was convenient for Stansted airport. We stayed in a wonderful B&B run by 2 delightful gay men. I think it was called Poplars...
    @lizzie27 we have been to Stoke by Nayland in 2015 when we went on holiday to Suffolk, before Cedric decided to move to Suffolk or Norfolk because he liked it and it was convenient for Stansted airport. We stayed in a wonderful B&B run by 2...
    @lizzie27 we have been to Stoke by Nayland in 2015 when we went on holiday to Suffolk, before Cedric decided to move to Suffolk or Norfolk because he liked it and it was convenient for Stansted...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 98 99 100
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
  5. 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...
    Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner
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    Philippa
    Apr 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
  6. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    It's as cold as January :frown: and there've been heavy showers of hail all day, and a gusty wind :frown: Very dark sky all the time too :frown: I saw a nice rainbow this morning but in the photo is a bit feint...
    It's as cold as January :frown: and there've been heavy showers of hail all day, and a gusty wind :frown: Very dark sky all the time too :frown: I saw a nice rainbow this morning but in the photo is a bit feint ... (Zoomed in a bit)
    It's as cold as January :frown: and there've been heavy showers of hail all day, and a gusty wind :frown: Very dark sky all the time too :frown: I saw a nice rainbow this morning but in the photo is a bit feint ... (Zoomed in a bit)
    It's as cold as January :frown: and there've been heavy showers of hail all day, and a gusty wind :frown: Very dark sky all the time too :frown: I saw a nice rainbow this morning but in the photo is a bit feint...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 151 152 153
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    Michael Hewett
    Apr 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
  7. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    In what we call our 'Wild Area' the Primula family are still flowering. Many years ago we planted a few red Cowslips there and they crossed with some wild ones and the Primroses from around the...
    In what we call our 'Wild Area' the Primula family are still flowering. Many years ago we planted a few red Cowslips there and they crossed with some wild ones and the Primroses from around the garden sent there young ones to play there. We also have/had a lot of wild orchids but almost none...
    In what we call our 'Wild Area' the Primula family are still flowering. Many years ago we planted a few red Cowslips there and they crossed with some wild ones and the Primroses from around the garden sent there young ones to play there. We...
    In what we call our 'Wild Area' the Primula family are still flowering. Many years ago we planted a few red Cowslips there and they crossed with some wild ones and the Primroses from around the...
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    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    shiney
    Apr 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
  8. wiseowl
    Sticky

    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.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses ... 2
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    Bluejayway
    Apr 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
  9. 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.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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    CostasK
    Apr 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
  10. 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...
    xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Apr 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM
  11. JWK
    Sticky

    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
  12. hailbopp

    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, :biggrin: 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, :biggrin: 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, :biggrin: 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, :biggrin: 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
  13. flower-garden
    Like x 7

    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.
    flower-garden, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
  14. flower-garden
    Funny x 8

    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"! :yes: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"! :yes:Most satisfying ... though, frankly, I have plenty to do that would be more productive than arguing with it! :biggrin:
    Ha! Have just got AI to admit "However, your assessment is correct that there are several notable drawbacks"! :yes:Most satisfying ... though, frankly, I have plenty to do that would be more productive than arguing with it! :biggrin:
    Ha! Have just got AI to admit "However, your assessment is correct that there are several notable drawbacks"! :yes: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
  15. JWK
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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 .
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 7 8 9
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    zenj
    Apr 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
  16. Robodendron

    Technical thread on shelter/exposure

    On the contrary @Robodendron - your degree should allow you to interpret, analyse and compare all the random Google info that we all use. Critical skills!
    On the contrary @Robodendron - your degree should allow you to interpret, analyse and compare all the random Google info that we all use. Critical skills!
    On the contrary @Robodendron - your degree should allow you to interpret, analyse and compare all the random Google info that we all use. Critical skills!
    On the contrary @Robodendron - your degree should allow you to interpret, analyse and compare all the random Google info that we all use. Critical skills!
    Robodendron, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Apr 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
  17. GreenFingeredPete

    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
  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thanks @shiney :)I actually like the construction site phase. This is not a makeover TV show, things take time- and it's fun to look back at old photos to see the gradual transformation.But I...
    Thanks @shiney :)I actually like the construction site phase. This is not a makeover TV show, things take time- and it's fun to look back at old photos to see the gradual transformation.But I do sometimes wish a bit more of gentle deadheading wearing a flowery dress and perhaps a straw hat...
    Thanks @shiney :)I actually like the construction site phase. This is not a makeover TV show, things take time- and it's fun to look back at old photos to see the gradual transformation.But I do sometimes wish a bit more of gentle deadheading...
    Thanks @shiney :)I actually like the construction site phase. This is not a makeover TV show, things take time- and it's fun to look back at old photos to see the gradual transformation.But I...
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    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 46 47 48
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    Selleri
    Apr 11, 2026 at 6:57 PM
  19. Michael Hewett

    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
  20. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 31 32 33
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    Ladybird4
    Apr 11, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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