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  1. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Kevin Cowans, Mar 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM, Other Plants
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    Kevin Cowans
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
    For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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    NigelJ
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:01 AM
  3. Adam I
    Like x 4

    Showy natives

    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I...
    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I have had many of them and they liked clay soil.I have a Mullein seed package and start to sow them...
    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I have had many of them and they liked clay soil.I...
    Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I...
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    Adam I, Mar 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Mar 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
  4. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    The Bird Lady, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Michael Hewett
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:53 AM
  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of...
    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of 19C expected and no rain except for a driblle in the small hours on Friday. I'm about to make a carb...
    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of 19C expected and no rain except for a driblle in the...
    No leg pulling It was a pan scourer before brillo pads etc became available. The gunk left over after straining can be safely dumped on a compost heap too.Sunny spells today and a high of...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 62 63 64
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:19 AM
  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
    Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
    Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
    Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 22 23 24
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    cactus_girl
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    NigelJ
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and containers. There are also tomatoes for hanging...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and...
    They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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    NigelJ
    Mar 2, 2026 at 6:56 AM
  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through the town and over the medway bridge to the market,...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through...
    They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 361 362 363
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    pete
    Mar 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes...
    Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes a terrible mess of vehicles, outside furniture and plants ... but it is wet and we need that. It is...
    Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes a terrible mess of vehicles, outside furniture and...
    Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 97 98 99
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    Victoria
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:27 AM
  11. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration haha. I picked up a couple of heucherella marmalade and...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration...
    The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
    Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Adam1303
    Mar 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
  12. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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    KT53
    Mar 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
  13. shiney
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    Like x 4

    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM, Photo Competitions
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Mar 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
  14. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less frost resistant than the red ones for whatever reason, so id harvest the yellow ones in particular...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less frost resistant than the red ones for whatever...
    I like the white and yellow varieties. They are less earthy than red ones and the white don't stain anything. I think avalanche is a white, boldor for yellow .I have found that they are less...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Hanglow
    Mar 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
  15. Fat Controller

    Anyone got/used a Pro-Seeder?

    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Fat Controller, Mar 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM, Tools And Equipment
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    Loofah
    Mar 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
  16. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s...
    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s probably just that it’s been 2 months of rain and drizzle and the garden looks a mess. The garden is partly...
    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s probably just that it’s been 2 months of rain and drizzle...
    And to add, i probably give myself too much of a hard time. While looking for a picture of the pond i also found this one which reminded me that at times the garden looks pretty good! It’s...
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    latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    latimer
    Mar 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
  17. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
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    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
  18. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 21 22 23
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
  19. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room - watering it when I remembered and all of a sudden - and...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room -...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM
  20. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Alan Tomox, Nov 24, 2025, Other Plants
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    ricky101
    Mar 1, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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