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  1. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Three open today ...
    Three open today ...
    Three open today ...
    Three open today ...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I have a hygenist appt next week. It's not the jabbing with sharp implements that is the most painful part. It is the bill at the end. :hate-shocked: The most expensive 20 mins I spend all yr.
    I have a hygenist appt next week. It's not the jabbing with sharp implements that is the most painful part. It is the bill at the end. :hate-shocked: The most expensive 20 mins I spend all yr.
    I have a hygenist appt next week. It's not the jabbing with sharp implements that is the most painful part. It is the bill at the end. :hate-shocked: The most expensive 20 mins I spend all yr.
    I have a hygenist appt next week. It's not the jabbing with sharp implements that is the most painful part. It is the bill at the end. :hate-shocked: The most expensive 20 mins I spend all yr.
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and...
    It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and rain and snow until Tuesday. Then we get one day of spring and Wednesday it's back into sub zero...
    It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and rain and snow until Tuesday. Then we get one day of...
    It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and...
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  4. Inkymink
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    I know it's silly but...

    Very disheartening for you and the sparrows The only plus side is that it could encourage you to grow more in your garden to screen the scene of destruction and attract the birds into your...
    Very disheartening for you and the sparrows The only plus side is that it could encourage you to grow more in your garden to screen the scene of destruction and attract the birds into your garden. It's always a fear when new neighbours move in. Mine removed a beautiful flowering cherry and...
    Very disheartening for you and the sparrows The only plus side is that it could encourage you to grow more in your garden to screen the scene of destruction and attract the birds into your garden. It's always a fear when new neighbours move in....
    Very disheartening for you and the sparrows The only plus side is that it could encourage you to grow more in your garden to screen the scene of destruction and attract the birds into your...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places...
    Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places to stay when we plan to visit Mottisfont Gardens in June on our way to a short break near Exmoor. I...
    Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places to stay when we plan to visit Mottisfont Gardens...
    Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Younger people might like to garden, but they are stuck in short term rentals or HMOs. Or, if they manage to squeeze themselves onto the housing ladder, the size of their new-build garden is...
    Younger people might like to garden, but they are stuck in short term rentals or HMOs. Or, if they manage to squeeze themselves onto the housing ladder, the size of their new-build garden is roughly one car parking space. One small shrub and a 6 pack of bedding would fill it, with nowhere to...
    Younger people might like to garden, but they are stuck in short term rentals or HMOs. Or, if they manage to squeeze themselves onto the housing ladder, the size of their new-build garden is roughly one car parking space. One small shrub and a...
    Younger people might like to garden, but they are stuck in short term rentals or HMOs. Or, if they manage to squeeze themselves onto the housing ladder, the size of their new-build garden is...
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait...
    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait longer but I'm impetuous and will start new as soon as I think the old seed has been given a fair...
    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait longer but I'm impetuous and will start new as soon...
    I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait...
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, :imphrt: The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2...
    Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, :imphrt: The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2 meters ...Facing North ...Facing South ...
    Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, :imphrt: The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2 meters ...Facing North ...Facing South ...
    Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, :imphrt: The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2...
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  9. Palustris

    Yet another book offering

    Will he ever stop?
    Will he ever stop?
    Will he ever stop?
    Will he ever stop?
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  10. Bumble Bombus

    North Facing New Build Help

    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very striking with good planting.Whereabouts in the UK...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very...
    Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
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  11. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine martin and badger.
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine martin and badger.
    Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
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  12. JWK
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  13. Victoria
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    Euphorbia obesa

    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
    I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face :biggrin:
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  14. Victoria

    Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)

    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
    Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
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  15. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was...
    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and felt well enough to take on a new challenge.
    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and...
    He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was...
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering...
    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering now but very few. Clearing an area for a different magnolia (genie). Hope it does well.
    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering now but very few. Clearing an area for a different...
    Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering...
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  17. Marley Farley
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  18. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still...
    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still active in the soil. If you buy Nematodes they warn you of this fact.
    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still active in the soil. If you buy Nematodes they...
    I mean Bug clear or Provado, as they are designed to kill soil based pests as well as translocating into the plant to kill Aphids, scale insect etc. These will also kill the Nematodes, if still...
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  19. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days,...
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while back and still no show.
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while...
    Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days,...
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  20. eatenbyweasels
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