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  1. JWK
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A mixed bag today with rain on and off.I’ve looked through the forecast and tonight is the last frost-risk for the next 10 days at least, so hopefully that’s the end of frost here. I won’t move...
    A mixed bag today with rain on and off.I’ve looked through the forecast and tonight is the last frost-risk for the next 10 days at least, so hopefully that’s the end of frost here. I won’t move my Pelargoniums from the shelter of the back porch area until May though.
    A mixed bag today with rain on and off.I’ve looked through the forecast and tonight is the last frost-risk for the next 10 days at least, so hopefully that’s the end of frost here. I won’t move my Pelargoniums from the shelter of the back...
    A mixed bag today with rain on and off.I’ve looked through the forecast and tonight is the last frost-risk for the next 10 days at least, so hopefully that’s the end of frost here. I won’t move...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning to you all. Well my wish for a better night's sleep failed to materialise - anyone got two matchsticks? It is damp and dismal outside but maybe it will improve later - I am...
    A very good morning to you all. Well my wish for a better night's sleep failed to materialise - anyone got two matchsticks? It is damp and dismal outside but maybe it will improve later - I am not holding my breath! Catch up with you all later.
    A very good morning to you all. Well my wish for a better night's sleep failed to materialise - anyone got two matchsticks? It is damp and dismal outside but maybe it will improve later - I am not holding my breath! Catch up with you all later.
    A very good morning to you all. Well my wish for a better night's sleep failed to materialise - anyone got two matchsticks? It is damp and dismal outside but maybe it will improve later - I am...
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  4. 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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  5. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    I want to continue feeding for a bit longer and wondered if anyone can advise on an easy clean feeder that comes apart easily so I can follow the recommendations to clean feeders regularly
    I want to continue feeding for a bit longer and wondered if anyone can advise on an easy clean feeder that comes apart easily so I can follow the recommendations to clean feeders regularly
    I want to continue feeding for a bit longer and wondered if anyone can advise on an easy clean feeder that comes apart easily so I can follow the recommendations to clean feeders regularly
    I want to continue feeding for a bit longer and wondered if anyone can advise on an easy clean feeder that comes apart easily so I can follow the recommendations to clean feeders regularly
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  6. 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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  7. nightofjoy

    Surface cover/interest for container Jasmine

    The depth of your planter at just a foot seems quite shallow to support more than your jasmines and tomatoes to me. Any ground cover plants that you plant will deflect rain from the surface of...
    The depth of your planter at just a foot seems quite shallow to support more than your jasmines and tomatoes to me. Any ground cover plants that you plant will deflect rain from the surface of your soil and at that depth you will probably need to water the planter daily during the summer months....
    The depth of your planter at just a foot seems quite shallow to support more than your jasmines and tomatoes to me. Any ground cover plants that you plant will deflect rain from the surface of your soil and at that depth you will probably need to...
    The depth of your planter at just a foot seems quite shallow to support more than your jasmines and tomatoes to me. Any ground cover plants that you plant will deflect rain from the surface of...
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  8. 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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  9. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Thanks for the information @Busy-Lizzie, I didn't know that.Regarding the comparison with David Austin @hard_stone_84, my main gripe is the photography. The lighting and colours on the Peter...
    Thanks for the information @Busy-Lizzie, I didn't know that.Regarding the comparison with David Austin @hard_stone_84, my main gripe is the photography. The lighting and colours on the Peter Beales site are not very flattering, and the setting is uninspiring. On D.A. there is a lot more depth...
    Thanks for the information @Busy-Lizzie, I didn't know that.Regarding the comparison with David Austin @hard_stone_84, my main gripe is the photography. The lighting and colours on the Peter Beales site are not very flattering, and the setting...
    Thanks for the information @Busy-Lizzie, I didn't know that.Regarding the comparison with David Austin @hard_stone_84, my main gripe is the photography. The lighting and colours on the Peter...
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  10. hailbopp

    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...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just been in the greenhouse to find the mice have been active. Runner beans seeds lying on top of the soil. The holes were neatly filled back in - very tidy. Calendula seeds in turmoil - I will...
    Just been in the greenhouse to find the mice have been active. Runner beans seeds lying on top of the soil. The holes were neatly filled back in - very tidy. Calendula seeds in turmoil - I will have to resow. Some rare purple sea hollies chewed off. I don't have any seeds left so the one...
    Just been in the greenhouse to find the mice have been active. Runner beans seeds lying on top of the soil. The holes were neatly filled back in - very tidy. Calendula seeds in turmoil - I will have to resow. Some rare purple sea hollies chewed...
    Just been in the greenhouse to find the mice have been active. Runner beans seeds lying on top of the soil. The holes were neatly filled back in - very tidy. Calendula seeds in turmoil - I will...
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  12. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our garden sanctuary

    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
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  13. 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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  14. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I don't mean to cause offence @Shades of Night but surely once someone puts something on a forum it no longer 'belongs' to them it is the 'property' of the forum. Tidemark has made hundreds of...
    I don't mean to cause offence @Shades of Night but surely once someone puts something on a forum it no longer 'belongs' to them it is the 'property' of the forum. Tidemark has made hundreds of valuable posts on here. IMO she has spat her dummy out over something that the admin have explained...
    I don't mean to cause offence @Shades of Night but surely once someone puts something on a forum it no longer 'belongs' to them it is the 'property' of the forum. Tidemark has made hundreds of valuable posts on here. IMO she has spat her dummy...
    I don't mean to cause offence @Shades of Night but surely once someone puts something on a forum it no longer 'belongs' to them it is the 'property' of the forum. Tidemark has made hundreds of...
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  15. wiseowl
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  16. 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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  17. Logan
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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