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  1. Pete8

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

    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a...
    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a plaque for a wildlife friendly garden - which we never display and never asked for :heehee:). We use no...
    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a plaque for a wildlife friendly garden - which we never...
    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a...
    Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    shiney
    Apr 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
  2. hard_stone_84

    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
  3. 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
  4. JWK
    Sticky

    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 32 33 34
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    Fat Controller
    Apr 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
  5. 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
  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    pete
    Apr 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
  7. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 189 190 191
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    redstar
    Apr 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We didn't adopt him - he adopted us :) and set up home in there
    We didn't adopt him - he adopted us :) and set up home in there
    We didn't adopt him - he adopted us :) and set up home in there
    We didn't adopt him - he adopted us :) and set up home in there
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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    shiney
    Apr 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
  9. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Today, I have been getting the raised bed ready and planting Estima potatoes. The excitement is so much that I might lie down in a darkened room. If I avoid news and 3 woefully unprepared stooges,...
    Today, I have been getting the raised bed ready and planting Estima potatoes. The excitement is so much that I might lie down in a darkened room. If I avoid news and 3 woefully unprepared stooges, I shall be happy.
    Today, I have been getting the raised bed ready and planting Estima potatoes. The excitement is so much that I might lie down in a darkened room. If I avoid news and 3 woefully unprepared stooges, I shall be happy.
    Today, I have been getting the raised bed ready and planting Estima potatoes. The excitement is so much that I might lie down in a darkened room. If I avoid news and 3 woefully unprepared stooges,...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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    Penny_Forthem
    Apr 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
  10. JWK
    Sticky

    Potato Growing 2026

    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 3 4 5
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    Penny_Forthem
    Apr 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
  11. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 152 153 154
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    cactus_girl
    Apr 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    We've got a rubus cockburnianus. Hubby always chuckles when he tells people using his own pronunciation. I'm surprised it hasn't been renamed.
    We've got a rubus cockburnianus. Hubby always chuckles when he tells people using his own pronunciation. I'm surprised it hasn't been renamed.
    We've got a rubus cockburnianus. Hubby always chuckles when he tells people using his own pronunciation. I'm surprised it hasn't been renamed.
    We've got a rubus cockburnianus. Hubby always chuckles when he tells people using his own pronunciation. I'm surprised it hasn't been renamed.
    Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    cactus_girl
    Apr 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
  15. flower-garden
    Like x 7

    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
  16. 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
  17. Selleri
    Like x 4

    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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Sienna's Blossom
    Like x 15

    Our garden sanctuary

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    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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