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  1. 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:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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    Selleri
    Apr 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    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...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
  3. Pete8

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

    Sorry to contradict you I fully trust you to provide clean bird feeders, the problem, however, is that humans interfere with the behaviour not only of birds but also other wildlife like...
    Sorry to contradict you I fully trust you to provide clean bird feeders, the problem, however, is that humans interfere with the behaviour not only of birds but also other wildlife like hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels and so on. Hedgehogs eat earthworms and slugs = create conditions that they can...
    Sorry to contradict you I fully trust you to provide clean bird feeders, the problem, however, is that humans interfere with the behaviour not only of birds but also other wildlife like hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels and so on. Hedgehogs eat...
    Sorry to contradict you I fully trust you to provide clean bird feeders, the problem, however, is that humans interfere with the behaviour not only of birds but also other wildlife like...
    Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
  4. 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.
    hard_stone_84, Apr 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM, Roses ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Apr 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
  5. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Thanks, it should smell of onions then. I'll check.
    Thanks, it should smell of onions then. I'll check.
    Thanks, it should smell of onions then. I'll check.
    Thanks, it should smell of onions then. I'll check.
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
  6. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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    burnie
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Some black clouds floating around this morning with a few spots of rain coming from them, since then the clouds have been slowly clearing to mostly sunny skies but with an annoyingly strong...
    Some black clouds floating around this morning with a few spots of rain coming from them, since then the clouds have been slowly clearing to mostly sunny skies but with an annoyingly strong wind. I tried sitting outside but the wind was too much. 15c.
    Some black clouds floating around this morning with a few spots of rain coming from them, since then the clouds have been slowly clearing to mostly sunny skies but with an annoyingly strong wind. I tried sitting outside but the wind was too...
    Some black clouds floating around this morning with a few spots of rain coming from them, since then the clouds have been slowly clearing to mostly sunny skies but with an annoyingly strong...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 152 153 154
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
  8. 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.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
  9. nightofjoy

    Surface cover/interest for container Jasmine

    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    nightofjoy, Apr 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM, Gardening Discussions
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    Plantminded
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM
  10. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    I agree.:scratch::dunno:
    Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
  11. 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 .
    flower-garden, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    AnniD
    Apr 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
  12. 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...
    hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
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    CarolineL
    Apr 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
  13. 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...
    Selleri, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Apr 12, 2026 at 7:23 AM
  14. Athelas

    Chelsea Flower Show - 1 ticket for 19 May 2026

    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
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    Athelas, Apr 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM, For Sale
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    Athelas
    Apr 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
  15. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 32 33 34
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    Fat Controller
    Apr 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
  16. 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.
    pete, Mar 27, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 6:39 AM
  17. 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.
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 12, 2026 at 4:11 AM
  18. Sienna's Blossom
    Like x 15

    Our garden sanctuary

    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Its looking very tranquil Sienna :)
    Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    Perki
    Apr 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
  19. 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...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 46 47 48
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    Peaceful Gardener
    Apr 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
  20. 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...
    CostasK, Mar 2, 2026, Trees
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    Plantminded
    Apr 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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