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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Logan
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
    Greenhouse 2026
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