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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice and plump and I get good germination. The actual...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    shiney
    Feb 27, 2026 at 10:58 AM
  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    Still that heavy drizzle, 10C so not cold Jenny namaste ,
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 93 94 95
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    Jenny namaste
    Feb 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM
  3. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and hand trowel should be adequate for that area,...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
    garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    Plantminded
    Feb 27, 2026 at 11:38 AM
  4. JWK
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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
  5. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 2 3 4
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
  6. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    PzaMayor3
    Feb 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and be sowing them ever since.
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 14 15 16
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Feb 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
  8. BB3

    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
  9. ArmyAirForce
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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
  10. BB3

    WORDS

    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
  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Seems the UK isn't far behind, with family members press-ganging other family members into voting a certain way...
    Seems the UK isn't far behind, with family members press-ganging other family members into voting a certain way...
    Seems the UK isn't far behind, with family members press-ganging other family members into voting a certain way...
    Seems the UK isn't far behind, with family members press-ganging other family members into voting a certain way...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 356 357 358
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I had a lovely long chat with an old friend in the GC cafe - after 2 and a half hours, we were hoarse! We hadn't seen each other for various reasons since pre-covid times which is ridiculous as...
    I had a lovely long chat with an old friend in the GC cafe - after 2 and a half hours, we were hoarse! We hadn't seen each other for various reasons since pre-covid times which is ridiculous as she only lives about 8 or 9 miles away. She was one of my matrons of honour nearly 30 years ago....
    I had a lovely long chat with an old friend in the GC cafe - after 2 and a half hours, we were hoarse! We hadn't seen each other for various reasons since pre-covid times which is ridiculous as she only lives about 8 or 9 miles away. She was one...
    I had a lovely long chat with an old friend in the GC cafe - after 2 and a half hours, we were hoarse! We hadn't seen each other for various reasons since pre-covid times which is ridiculous as...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 59 60 61
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    lizzie27
    Feb 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
  13. JWK
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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.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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    strongylodon
    Feb 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
  14. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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    pete
    Feb 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps in and more.@Robert Bowen :biggrin: I named one of my golden retrievers Logan way before having...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps in and more.@Robert Bowen :biggrin: I named one of my...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 20 21 22
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    Logan
    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
  16. katecat58
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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
  17. Palustris

    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/
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    Palustris, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Palustris
    Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM
  18. Phil Clark

    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
  19. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we shall see. Have been very lucky with planting so far.
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
    Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 5 6 7
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    Ditherer
    Feb 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
  20. latimer

    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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