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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
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
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What's your weather like 2026
At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 152 153 154
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Logan
Apr 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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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
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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
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House Martins, Swallows & Swifts
Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 7 8 9
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pete
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 32 33 34
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Fat Controller
Apr 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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 ). 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
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

Athelas, Apr 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM, For Sale
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Athelas
Apr 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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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
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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
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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

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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shiney
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always...
We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always work. Slept better last night thank goodness. It's a shame you didn't have a good night too @Ladybird4 -...
We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always work. Slept better last night thank goodness. It's a...
We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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lizzie27
Apr 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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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
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
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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
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
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

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