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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.
pete, Mar 27, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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pete
Apr 12, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Biggest problem with roses in the UK
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's something that you would like an opinion on, I would...
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's...
Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
hard_stone_84, Apr 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM, Roses ... 2
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CostasK
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Which secateurs to go for?
Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had...
Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had been badly maintained. The reciprocating saw did a lot, but there were places it couldn't, and the...
Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had been badly maintained. The reciprocating saw did...
Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had...
hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
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CarolineL
Apr 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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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...
Selleri, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Apr 12, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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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.
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside light fittings and behind wall sockets. Rather...
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside...
How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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Ergates
Apr 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Our garden sanctuary

Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Sienna's Blossom
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
Repotted a Wasabi and Salvia corrugata, noted that Dahlia David Howard is an ex dahlia. Need to get some more potting compost.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 47 48 49
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NigelJ
Apr 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
What’s in a name?
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
When I did my "O" level cookery exam I made mackerel fish cakes. The posh girl next to me did salmon ones. But mine tasted the best. Both were tinned fish.
Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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cactus_girl
Apr 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's...
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's barberryBlackthornForget me not in the new rhubarb patchAlso posted a video from today of some of what has...
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's barberryBlackthornForget me not in the new rhubarb...
Some pictures from a few days ago when there was a gap in the showers and wind. Yellow flowered LamiumRed flowered LamiumPulmonariaDrimys with some Juneberry flowersDarwin's...

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Macraignil
Apr 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching...
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching "Teacher". Feeling a bit horrified.
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching "Teacher". Feeling a bit horrified.
We loved "The Other Bennet Sister". We watched it on iPlayer.Is "Grace" a new series? We thought we saw it to the end in the last series so we thought it was a repeat.We have been watching...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
This afternoon was more sunny than forecast, but that pesky breeze is keeping the temps down.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 152 153 154
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AuntyRach
Apr 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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 .
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...
CostasK, Mar 2, 2026, Trees
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Plantminded
Apr 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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NigelJ
Apr 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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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.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses ... 2
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Bluejayway
Apr 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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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.
ThePlantAssassin, Sep 19, 2020, Edible Gardening
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hard_stone_84
Apr 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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...
hard_stone_84, Apr 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM, Business Directory
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hard_stone_84
Apr 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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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.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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10,158
simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 4 5 6
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strongylodon
Apr 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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?
Erigeron, Apr 5, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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1,357
Baalmaiden
Apr 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM

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