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  1. 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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  2. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks...
    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks like someone fell asleep on the keyboard. At least with Lavatera becoming Malva you can still pronounce...
    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks like someone fell asleep on the keyboard. At least...
    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks...
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  3. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and...
    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and the bees seem to like it as well.
    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and the bees seem to like it as well.
    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and...
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  5. 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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  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

    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per...
    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per sqm. A joke.
    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per sqm. A joke.
    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my...
    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my greenhouse. Still no toms germinated yet :( Had nice surprise when quick look around garden and...
    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my greenhouse. Still no toms germinated yet :( Had...
    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my...
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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

    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
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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

    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
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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...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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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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