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Latest moan from you and me 2026
That's shocking
That's shocking
That's shocking
That's shocking
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 91 92 93
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lizzie27
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Mushroom compost
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are available in 75 litre bags which makes life...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Pete8
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Am i understanding this correctly ?
It sounds to me as tho you're a bit of an insensitive bull in a china shop kind of gardener - suggesting glass against pests, plastic round trunks and so on.Try and think more sensitively - how...
It sounds to me as tho you're a bit of an insensitive bull in a china shop kind of gardener - suggesting glass against pests, plastic round trunks and so on.Try and think more sensitively - how do plants thrive? what do they need to grow and be happy? Do some research and go gently. You can...
It sounds to me as tho you're a bit of an insensitive bull in a china shop kind of gardener - suggesting glass against pests, plastic round trunks and so on.Try and think more sensitively - how do plants thrive? what do they need to grow and be...
It sounds to me as tho you're a bit of an insensitive bull in a china shop kind of gardener - suggesting glass against pests, plastic round trunks and so on.Try and think more sensitively - how...
hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:28 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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pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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20,341
Victoria
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:10 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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7,003
Friendly
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:00 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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Ladybird4
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:48 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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8,032
Victoria
Mar 28, 2026 at 2:17 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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NigelJ
Mar 28, 2026 at 2:17 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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Perki
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
A cold, bright and breezy day, had a bit of shopping to do so kept inside as much as possible, filled up with petrol, blimey.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 133 134 135
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burnie
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Phormium which one
This is P. Cookianum Tricolor. Phormiums do tend to be upright when young but develop an arching habit as they become established, developing longer leaves with more weight
This is P. Cookianum Tricolor. Phormiums do tend to be upright when young but develop an arching habit as they become established, developing longer leaves with more weight
This is P. Cookianum Tricolor. Phormiums do tend to be upright when young but develop an arching habit as they become established, developing longer leaves with more weight
This is P. Cookianum Tricolor. Phormiums do tend to be upright when young but develop an arching habit as they become established, developing longer leaves with more weight

Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Plantminded
Mar 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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Where to go and what can I expect
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
It's been a good year for the (Prim)roses. Pendennis Castle Moat Wall
It's been a good year for the (Prim)roses. Pendennis Castle Moat Wall
It's been a good year for the (Prim)roses. Pendennis Castle Moat Wall
It's been a good year for the (Prim)roses. Pendennis Castle Moat Wall

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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1,867
Kaymay
Mar 28, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. ...
Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. Sadly, I'm actually not able to eat more than a mouthful or two of the stuff before becoming...
Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. Sadly, I'm actually not able to eat more than a...
Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. ...
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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30
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392
Selleri
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:15 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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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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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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172
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5,655
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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136
simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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2,906
cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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436
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18,616
Ladybird4
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:23 AM