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New Gardener - help!
Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake...
Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake when you need one. Mostly people build a collection of tools as they go along. Example, you want want...
Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake when you need one. Mostly people build a collection...
Rather than getting a list of tools I'd suggest just buying a new tool when you need it. Only speaking from my own experience but a decent digging fork when you need to do some digging, a rake...
garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Crafters Corner 2026
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Valley Gardener
Feb 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 2 3 4
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pete
Feb 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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PzaMayor3
Feb 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Go for it.
Go for it.
Go for it.
Go for it.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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pete
Feb 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Variegated lavender pruning
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
BB3, Feb 25, 2026 at 8:41 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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hailbopp
Feb 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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ArmyAirForce
Feb 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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BB3
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Whaaattt?
Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
Surely postal votes have the potential to be influenced by "family"?
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 357 358 359
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Bluejayway
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and...
I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and inexpensive - fix p.s. I hope we can get to see the planetary parade this evening.
I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and inexpensive - fix p.s. I hope we can get to see the...
I hope that your back ache has eased Having suffered in the past with mine I know how restricting and debilitating it can be. Fingers crossed here that your granddaughters car is an easy - and...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 60 61 62
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Ladybird4
Feb 28, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
They certainly wouldn't like that as most seem to try to turn the interview into a party political broadcast.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Shame about all the hard work they put in to build the nest. I wonder if they communicate with each other to discuss the matter. It will be interesting to see if they come and collect their twigs.
Shame about all the hard work they put in to build the nest. I wonder if they communicate with each other to discuss the matter. It will be interesting to see if they come and collect their twigs.
Shame about all the hard work they put in to build the nest. I wonder if they communicate with each other to discuss the matter. It will be interesting to see if they come and collect their twigs.
Shame about all the hard work they put in to build the nest. I wonder if they communicate with each other to discuss the matter. It will be interesting to see if they come and collect their twigs.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 21 22 23
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cactus_girl
Feb 28, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Sun is up, 8c with a sharp breeze from the North. Sunny all day, temp in high teens,
Sun is up, 8c with a sharp breeze from the North. Sunny all day, temp in high teens,
Sun is up, 8c with a sharp breeze from the North. Sunny all day, temp in high teens,
Sun is up, 8c with a sharp breeze from the North. Sunny all day, temp in high teens,
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 94 95 96
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Victoria
Feb 28, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Sarah Raven discount
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
katecat58, Sep 2, 2025, Retailer Feedback
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katecat58
Feb 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM
He's boasting again!
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/

Palustris, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Palustris
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Mature Thyme
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and this is a creeping one that the bees love.
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and...
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
Phil Clark, Feb 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Gardening Discussions
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On the Levels
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
planting with wildlife in mind
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 5 6 7
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Adam I
Feb 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Olive trees in pots leaning
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new home. Let’s see.
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new...
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
latimer, Feb 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM, NEW Gardeners !
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latimer
Feb 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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