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Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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garden_shade
Feb 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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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
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two years, it is entering the 'old' territory at that...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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Fat Controller
Feb 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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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
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:00 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
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Whaaattt?
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to...
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to visit an abbatoir as part of the training. An overnight conversion to vegetarianism ensued.Cheerio.
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to visit an abbatoir as part of the training. An...
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 360 361 362
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Tidemark
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Use them or lose them @Penny_Forthem !!I have been circumspect today cos of yesterday's back pain and all was fine till I got up from the dinner table. Not as stiff and painful as yesterday...
Use them or lose them @Penny_Forthem !!I have been circumspect today cos of yesterday's back pain and all was fine till I got up from the dinner table. Not as stiff and painful as yesterday tho.5 eggs today. Floppy, the oldest and white one, seems to be on a go-slow. Not a problem for...
Use them or lose them @Penny_Forthem !!I have been circumspect today cos of yesterday's back pain and all was fine till I got up from the dinner table. Not as stiff and painful as yesterday tho.5 eggs today. Floppy, the oldest and white...
Use them or lose them @Penny_Forthem !!I have been circumspect today cos of yesterday's back pain and all was fine till I got up from the dinner table. Not as stiff and painful as yesterday...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 60 61 62
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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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
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform...
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform voters, they were all very old and almost not awake.I dont see individual immigrants as a threat, I...
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform voters, they were all very old and almost not...
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more...
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more trips to the tip are the answer. The trouble is that the hedge bits are so very horrible with huge...
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more trips to the tip are the answer. The trouble is...
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 21 22 23
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lizzie27
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A mostly sunny day - opened plenty of windows and the humidity in the house has dropped nicely. It started to cloud over at sunset so not planet-watching friendly unfortunately.
A mostly sunny day - opened plenty of windows and the humidity in the house has dropped nicely. It started to cloud over at sunset so not planet-watching friendly unfortunately.
A mostly sunny day - opened plenty of windows and the humidity in the house has dropped nicely. It started to cloud over at sunset so not planet-watching friendly unfortunately.
A mostly sunny day - opened plenty of windows and the humidity in the house has dropped nicely. It started to cloud over at sunset so not planet-watching friendly unfortunately.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 95 96 97
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AuntyRach
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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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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