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What's your weather like 2026
Wind has dropped, been dry all day but chilly when we went for a walk round the village, only 6 degrees and a frost forecast for most nights for the next week, so not planted anything yet.
Wind has dropped, been dry all day but chilly when we went for a walk round the village, only 6 degrees and a frost forecast for most nights for the next week, so not planted anything yet.
Wind has dropped, been dry all day but chilly when we went for a walk round the village, only 6 degrees and a frost forecast for most nights for the next week, so not planted anything yet.
Wind has dropped, been dry all day but chilly when we went for a walk round the village, only 6 degrees and a frost forecast for most nights for the next week, so not planted anything yet.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 113 114 115
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burnie
Mar 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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I know it's silly but...
Saddly it's a common theme now. All modern gardens look the same now no imagination & soulless.I had one across the road last year where I work newly bought house drive wasnt wide enough so up...
Saddly it's a common theme now. All modern gardens look the same now no imagination & soulless.I had one across the road last year where I work newly bought house drive wasnt wide enough so up comes the lovely herbaceous border to make way. I wasn't there early enough but I did pull out lots...
Saddly it's a common theme now. All modern gardens look the same now no imagination & soulless.I had one across the road last year where I work newly bought house drive wasnt wide enough so up comes the lovely herbaceous border to make way. I...
Saddly it's a common theme now. All modern gardens look the same now no imagination & soulless.I had one across the road last year where I work newly bought house drive wasnt wide enough so up...
Inkymink, Mar 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Perki
Mar 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
Another parsley tale; it will only germinate in places where the woman wears the trousers. True, that one !!
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 73 74 75
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Penny_Forthem
Mar 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Whaaattt?
Young first time buyers prefer low maintenance new build homes and so does the baby boomers who are looking to down size. My son will be 28 this year, himself and his girlfriend want a new build....
Young first time buyers prefer low maintenance new build homes and so does the baby boomers who are looking to down size. My son will be 28 this year, himself and his girlfriend want a new build. They are both living with me and the Mrs rent free to help them save, there is plenty of other older...
Young first time buyers prefer low maintenance new build homes and so does the baby boomers who are looking to down size. My son will be 28 this year, himself and his girlfriend want a new build. They are both living with me and the Mrs rent free...
Young first time buyers prefer low maintenance new build homes and so does the baby boomers who are looking to down size. My son will be 28 this year, himself and his girlfriend want a new build....
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 380 381 382
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gks
Mar 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
To the left of the little green table ... it is an office chair with 5 wheels.
To the left of the little green table ... it is an office chair with 5 wheels.
To the left of the little green table ... it is an office chair with 5 wheels.
To the left of the little green table ... it is an office chair with 5 wheels.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Victoria
Mar 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Yet another book offering
Will he ever stop?
Will he ever stop?
Will he ever stop?
Will he ever stop?
Palustris, Mar 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Palustris
Mar 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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...
Bumble Bombus, Mar 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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AnniD
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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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 marten 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 marten 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...
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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NigelJ
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 24 25 26
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Star gaze Lily
Mar 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Okay, so this what’s happening - planted 04/03Morning Glory - 7/12 Echinacea - 0/12 Salvia - 0/03 Xeroxhysum - 0/12 China Aster - 0/12 Marigold 2/12 Cosmos - 12/12 Zinnia - 11/12Tagete -...
Okay, so this what’s happening - planted 04/03Morning Glory - 7/12 Echinacea - 0/12 Salvia - 0/03 Xeroxhysum - 0/12 China Aster - 0/12 Marigold 2/12 Cosmos - 12/12 Zinnia - 11/12Tagete - 3/12 Rudbecia - 3/12 Verbena - 1/12 Holyock - 3/12
Okay, so this what’s happening - planted 04/03Morning Glory - 7/12 Echinacea - 0/12 Salvia - 0/03 Xeroxhysum - 0/12 China Aster - 0/12 Marigold 2/12 Cosmos - 12/12 Zinnia - 11/12Tagete - 3/12 Rudbecia - 3/12 Verbena - 1/12 Holyock - 3/12
Okay, so this what’s happening - planted 04/03Morning Glory - 7/12 Echinacea - 0/12 Salvia - 0/03 Xeroxhysum - 0/12 China Aster - 0/12 Marigold 2/12 Cosmos - 12/12 Zinnia - 11/12Tagete -...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 16 17 18
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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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
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
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
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

Victoria, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Selleri
Mar 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Do you mean Anbesol @Philippa?
Do you mean Anbesol @Philippa?
Do you mean Anbesol @Philippa?
Do you mean Anbesol @Philippa?
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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katecat58
Mar 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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
Victoria, Jul 16, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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Michael Hewett
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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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...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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AnniD
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
We also had a windy and wet night so everything was sodden. However the sun did come out mid morning so started to spread manure all round my front garden roses and clematis. Had to dodge several...
We also had a windy and wet night so everything was sodden. However the sun did come out mid morning so started to spread manure all round my front garden roses and clematis. Had to dodge several heavy showers but got it all done.The back garden ones will have to wait till next week.
We also had a windy and wet night so everything was sodden. However the sun did come out mid morning so started to spread manure all round my front garden roses and clematis. Had to dodge several heavy showers but got it all done.The back...
We also had a windy and wet night so everything was sodden. However the sun did come out mid morning so started to spread manure all round my front garden roses and clematis. Had to dodge several...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 29 30 31
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lizzie27
Mar 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
lovely
lovely
lovely
lovely
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 35 36 37
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Adam I
Mar 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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...
BB3, Feb 28, 2026, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Mar 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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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,...
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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pete
Mar 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 5 6 7
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JWK
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a...
Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.
Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.
Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 15 16 17
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Bluejayway
Mar 12, 2026 at 8:20 AM

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