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Tulips that come back?
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most stubborn about returning which suits me fine.
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most...
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
Erigeron, Mar 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Joao
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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5,668
Plantminded
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
GreenFingeredPete, Mar 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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139
simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Whaaattt?
@ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and...
@ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and collective trade, modify NATO behaviours and armament policies - not buying US military tech, create...
@ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and collective trade, modify NATO behaviours and...
@ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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236,463
Obelix-Vendée
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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6,151
Loofah
Mar 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
@Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my...
@Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my clocks and time switches - I haven't warned Cricket! I will echo what has already been said by...
@Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my clocks and time switches - I haven't warned Cricket!...
@Liriodendron, I did smile reading your post about the Mexican standoff between the cat andthe hedgehog. I bet it looked quite comical. I am signing out for this evening - got to change all my...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 86 87 88
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49,575
Ladybird4
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied...
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied one of the compost bays and mulched feed roses varies others. Emptied the rest of the bay in a wheel...
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied one of the compost bays and mulched feed roses...
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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22,310
Perki
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Bare root hedging
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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18
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174
NigelJ
Mar 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Currently 3c and a clear night. Maybe some frost. The weather app goes up to midnight and jumps to 2am. Must remember to change the clocks - only a couple to do.Rain all tomorrow. Max 9c.
Currently 3c and a clear night. Maybe some frost. The weather app goes up to midnight and jumps to 2am. Must remember to change the clocks - only a couple to do.Rain all tomorrow. Max 9c.
Currently 3c and a clear night. Maybe some frost. The weather app goes up to midnight and jumps to 2am. Must remember to change the clocks - only a couple to do.Rain all tomorrow. Max 9c.
Currently 3c and a clear night. Maybe some frost. The weather app goes up to midnight and jumps to 2am. Must remember to change the clocks - only a couple to do.Rain all tomorrow. Max 9c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 133 134 135
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35,158
cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Hoster's
Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good...
Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good sized pots (or the hanging baskets for the begonia and petunia) and look after them. The wisteria...
Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good sized pots (or the hanging baskets for the...
Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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CarolineL
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
A lovely long walk
A lovely long walk
A lovely long walk
A lovely long walk

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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7,006
Friendly
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What should I try and get for them?
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
hailbopp, Mar 8, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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26
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1,107
Perki
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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30,471
Logan
Mar 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Yesterday I ordered what was termed s a "Tree Geranium from a new company to me in Italy and they will send it on Monday ...I also have a mixedsix pack of bedding Geraniums coming from Amazon...
Yesterday I ordered what was termed s a "Tree Geranium from a new company to me in Italy and they will send it on Monday ...I also have a mixedsix pack of bedding Geraniums coming from Amazon Spain.
Yesterday I ordered what was termed s a "Tree Geranium from a new company to me in Italy and they will send it on Monday ...I also have a mixedsix pack of bedding Geraniums coming from Amazon Spain.
Yesterday I ordered what was termed s a "Tree Geranium from a new company to me in Italy and they will send it on Monday ...I also have a mixedsix pack of bedding Geraniums coming from Amazon...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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160
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8,037
Victoria
Mar 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?
Good plan.
Good plan.
Good plan.
Good plan.
BB3, Feb 17, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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16
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457
BB3
Mar 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
……..and frightening. Mistakes like these should not be happening in this day med age. It’s appalling.
……..and frightening. Mistakes like these should not be happening in this day med age. It’s appalling.
……..and frightening. Mistakes like these should not be happening in this day med age. It’s appalling.
……..and frightening. Mistakes like these should not be happening in this day med age. It’s appalling.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 91 92 93
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44,359
Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Choisya aztec pearl hardiness
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
Thevictorian, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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127
pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
What is this please?
That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
That plant looks like Euryops pectinatus. A common sub shrub that's used in a lot of public planting schemes.
Friendly, Mar 17, 2026, Identification Area
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13
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550
The Eden
Mar 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug...
When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug even. Don’t like Hever and Penshurst where they dump a teabag in a cardboard cup. The bean counters...
When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug even. Don’t like Hever and Penshurst where they...
When it comes to a cappuccino I am very progressive as I don’t mind a cardboard cup with a lid, actually I prefer it, but when it comes to tea I am traditional and prefer a cup, don’t mind a mug...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 15 16 17
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253
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18,475
GreenFingeredPete
Mar 27, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not know how to gage a pressure cooker as I don’t like...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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31
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399
Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM