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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you for this information @Friendly! I have just sent ordered 3 Stipa Tenuissima (9cm pots) for just £9.99 :wow:Regarding Calamagrostis Brachytricha, I got one in Autumn (after a recommendation...
    Thank you for this information @Friendly! I have just sent ordered 3 Stipa Tenuissima (9cm pots) for just £9.99 :wow:Regarding Calamagrostis Brachytricha, I got one in Autumn (after a recommendation by Obviously it hasn't had the chance to do a lot yet, but it's been one of the fastest grasses to...
    Thank you for this information @Friendly! I have just sent ordered 3 Stipa Tenuissima (9cm pots) for just £9.99 :wow:Regarding Calamagrostis Brachytricha, I got one in Autumn (after a recommendation by Obviously it hasn't had the chance to do a lot...
    Thank you for this information @Friendly! I have just sent ordered 3 Stipa Tenuissima (9cm pots) for just £9.99 :wow:Regarding Calamagrostis Brachytricha, I got one in Autumn (after a recommendation...
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    If grown in doors they will still need to be hardened off slowly to get them used to outdoor conditions.
    If grown in doors they will still need to be hardened off slowly to get them used to outdoor conditions.
    If grown in doors they will still need to be hardened off slowly to get them used to outdoor conditions.
    If grown in doors they will still need to be hardened off slowly to get them used to outdoor conditions.
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  3. Logan
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I used SBK to get rid of some ivy that a neighbour was moaning about. But I found where it was rooted, cut it off a few inches above, drilled several holes in the remaining woody stem and injected...
    I used SBK to get rid of some ivy that a neighbour was moaning about. But I found where it was rooted, cut it off a few inches above, drilled several holes in the remaining woody stem and injected SBK mixed 50:50 with water.
    I used SBK to get rid of some ivy that a neighbour was moaning about. But I found where it was rooted, cut it off a few inches above, drilled several holes in the remaining woody stem and injected SBK mixed 50:50 with water.
    I used SBK to get rid of some ivy that a neighbour was moaning about. But I found where it was rooted, cut it off a few inches above, drilled several holes in the remaining woody stem and injected...
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  5. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Hi all, I’ve got my first garden. I’ve previously grown some edible plants in pots on windowsills and outdoors and am so excited to have a whole garden to play with now. I’ve already put in a...
    Hi all, I’ve got my first garden. I’ve previously grown some edible plants in pots on windowsills and outdoors and am so excited to have a whole garden to play with now. I’ve already put in a raised bed and have started off some edibles indoors.It’s a long garden with 2 patios, a deck, a...
    Hi all, I’ve got my first garden. I’ve previously grown some edible plants in pots on windowsills and outdoors and am so excited to have a whole garden to play with now. I’ve already put in a raised bed and have started off some edibles indoors....
    Hi all, I’ve got my first garden. I’ve previously grown some edible plants in pots on windowsills and outdoors and am so excited to have a whole garden to play with now. I’ve already put in a...
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  6. LilyTL

    Getting rid of Wisteria

    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
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  7. LilyTL

    Reusing soil from wisteria pots

    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in pots or in the garden.
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
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  8. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    @AnniD, Mary Keen is a well known local gardener in the Bristol area, I've met her a couple of times and she's lovely.
    @AnniD, Mary Keen is a well known local gardener in the Bristol area, I've met her a couple of times and she's lovely.
    @AnniD, Mary Keen is a well known local gardener in the Bristol area, I've met her a couple of times and she's lovely.
    @AnniD, Mary Keen is a well known local gardener in the Bristol area, I've met her a couple of times and she's lovely.
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  9. LilyTL

    Hello from France

    Hello all, newbie to the Forum and new to gardening! Absolutely delighted to finally have a garden after living in a flat with a balcony for many years. Looking forward to learning a lot from the...
    Hello all, newbie to the Forum and new to gardening! Absolutely delighted to finally have a garden after living in a flat with a balcony for many years. Looking forward to learning a lot from the experienced gardeners here!
    Hello all, newbie to the Forum and new to gardening! Absolutely delighted to finally have a garden after living in a flat with a balcony for many years. Looking forward to learning a lot from the experienced gardeners here!
    Hello all, newbie to the Forum and new to gardening! Absolutely delighted to finally have a garden after living in a flat with a balcony for many years. Looking forward to learning a lot from the...
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim...
    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim area" or a "Christian area" it's all England.
    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim area" or a "Christian area" it's all England.
    Who told the police it was a Muslim area? If a Christian turned up in my garden and started to "speak" about Christianity they'd need police protection. Anyway there is no such thing as a "Muslim...
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  11. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure what's right and what's wrong.Or what's right and what's wrong.Going back to my original thoughts...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure what's right and what's wrong.Or what's right and...
    Indeed, I totally agree.Humans using other, living and feeling things to boost their own survival is a dilemma I have been thinking about for most of my adult years, and am still not sure...
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went...
    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went into a full 'fleece the dumb tourist' patter. He was talking about passing the hat for donations...
    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went into a full 'fleece the dumb tourist' patter. He...
    We were in London for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, and were in Covent Garden when one of the street performers was on. To be fair he was very good, but at the end of his performance he went...
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  14. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the...
    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the space until what ever next to it fills out. If you would like some snowdrops I've got some spare...
    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the space until what ever next to it fills out. If...
    It's inevitable you will have visible soil at certain times of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. I plant bulbs in such spaces normal small varieties daffs tete teta / snowdrop it just fills the...
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  15. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
    How big is the Camellia? Could you use some bamboo canes and chicken wire to create a protective cylinder or cone?
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  16. dogsbody

    Taties

    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It...
    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It only thing I plant in the same place is runner beans, mine have been in the same place for the last 20...
    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It only thing I plant in the same place is runner beans,...
    I haven't heard of growing potatoes in the same spot as there can be a build up of disease. I'm also careful of where I put my outdoor tomatoes in relation to potatoes for the same reason. It...
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  17. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
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  18. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
    I will wish you all a good night now and see you all in the morning.
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  19. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
    Clouds came at 2 and with them the wind got less annoying.
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  20. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow some 30 odd years ago. We used to have friendly...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and Gardener's Delight seeds which Dad and I used to grow...
    My Toms have germinated so now the challenge starts to protect them from going to sleep and to keep them from getting leggy.But... in a moment of nostalgia, I bought some Shirley F1 and...
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