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  1. ThePlantAssassin
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    The biggest one I've ever grown

    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
    I know I just noticed after I posted, still learning - just joined today.
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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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    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:
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  4. hard_stone_84

    Stones4Gardens — Premium UK decorative pebbles, gravel and landscaping aggregates

    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over...
    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over 100 stone varieties including marble pebbles, basalt, slate chippings, and lava rock. All prices...
    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over 100 stone varieties including marble pebbles,...
    Stones4Gardens is a Hampshire-based online supplier of premium decorative pebbles, gravel, and landscaping aggregates sourced from quarries in Greece, Portugal, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan. Over...
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  5. wiseowl
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  6. JWK
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    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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  7. 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.
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off...
    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off immediately from their tree if I raise my left arm and don't even wait for me to go away when they...
    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off immediately from their tree if I raise my left arm...
    Our, slightly, tame Red Kite has obviously shown his son what my signals are when I have food for him and how to try and ask me bring some when I haven't got any in evidence.They now take off...
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  9. 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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  10. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    Please just do as we have asked and remove Tidemark aka flower-garden’s contributions from this forum and you will never hear from any of us ever again. Not in the history of the universe. Promise.
    Please just do as we have asked and remove Tidemark aka flower-garden’s contributions from this forum and you will never hear from any of us ever again. Not in the history of the universe. Promise.
    Please just do as we have asked and remove Tidemark aka flower-garden’s contributions from this forum and you will never hear from any of us ever again. Not in the history of the universe. Promise.
    Please just do as we have asked and remove Tidemark aka flower-garden’s contributions from this forum and you will never hear from any of us ever again. Not in the history of the universe. Promise.
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  11. Selleri
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    Plants to grow for fun- the odd, mangled, dangerous or just funny ones

    I don't know why but I like fat stemmed plants ! I like cacti and they've got fat stems, and I also like things like Beaucarnea. Even when the one I had died, I had to get another ... And I've got...
    I don't know why but I like fat stemmed plants ! I like cacti and they've got fat stems, and I also like things like Beaucarnea. Even when the one I had died, I had to get another ... And I've got some seeds of a fat-stemmed Euphorbia (I've forgotten it's name) which I hope to sow soon. I've...
    I don't know why but I like fat stemmed plants ! I like cacti and they've got fat stems, and I also like things like Beaucarnea. Even when the one I had died, I had to get another ... And I've got some seeds of a fat-stemmed Euphorbia (I've...
    I don't know why but I like fat stemmed plants ! I like cacti and they've got fat stems, and I also like things like Beaucarnea. Even when the one I had died, I had to get another ... And I've got...
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  12. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
    Maybe try blanching them to get rid of the bitterness?
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  13. flower-garden
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    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.
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  14. Loofah
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    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...
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  15. wiseowl
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    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.
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  16. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Peter Beales was having difficulties because Brexit upset a lot of their business so it was sold to a huge plant nursery in Lincolnshire. Most of their staff stayed though. That may be why the...
    Peter Beales was having difficulties because Brexit upset a lot of their business so it was sold to a huge plant nursery in Lincolnshire. Most of their staff stayed though. That may be why the website isn't as good as it could be.
    Peter Beales was having difficulties because Brexit upset a lot of their business so it was sold to a huge plant nursery in Lincolnshire. Most of their staff stayed though. That may be why the website isn't as good as it could be.
    Peter Beales was having difficulties because Brexit upset a lot of their business so it was sold to a huge plant nursery in Lincolnshire. Most of their staff stayed though. That may be why the...
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  17. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
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  18. 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...
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  19. 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...
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  20. JWK
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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...
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