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  1. potted

    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
  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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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...
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    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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    Perki
    Mar 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Up to a point I agree. But the economic impact of Gaza was small compared to Ukraine.
    Up to a point I agree. But the economic impact of Gaza was small compared to Ukraine.
    Up to a point I agree. But the economic impact of Gaza was small compared to Ukraine.
    Up to a point I agree. But the economic impact of Gaza was small compared to Ukraine.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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    longk
    Mar 29, 2026 at 9:38 AM
  4. hi2u_uk

    Am i understanding this correctly ?

    A simple way to think about it is that a tree or shrub feeds from its roots. The roots spread through the ground so it is not feeding close to the trunk/main stem. So no need to mulch/compost...
    A simple way to think about it is that a tree or shrub feeds from its roots. The roots spread through the ground so it is not feeding close to the trunk/main stem. So no need to mulch/compost right up to it.With smaller plants you don't want to smother them so just don't bother to mulch too...
    A simple way to think about it is that a tree or shrub feeds from its roots. The roots spread through the ground so it is not feeding close to the trunk/main stem. So no need to mulch/compost right up to it.With smaller plants you don't want...
    A simple way to think about it is that a tree or shrub feeds from its roots. The roots spread through the ground so it is not feeding close to the trunk/main stem. So no need to mulch/compost...
    hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    shiney
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:49 AM
  5. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    Funnily enough I do have opera glasses, and they are useful, even if I don't go to the opera!
    Funnily enough I do have opera glasses, and they are useful, even if I don't go to the opera!
    Funnily enough I do have opera glasses, and they are useful, even if I don't go to the opera!
    Funnily enough I do have opera glasses, and they are useful, even if I don't go to the opera!
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees
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    LilyTL
    Mar 28, 2026 at 9:52 PM
  6. Ergates

    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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    Songbird
    Mar 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM
  7. LilyTL

    Identify tree please

    What does the mature bark stems look like?
    What does the mature bark stems look like?
    What does the mature bark stems look like?
    What does the mature bark stems look like?
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Identification Area
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    Perki
    Mar 28, 2026 at 7:57 PM
  8. LilyTL
    Friendly x 3

    Hello from France

    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to...
    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to tailor advice - climate and soil make a huge difference to what grows well.
    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to tailor advice - climate and soil make a huge...
    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to...
    LilyTL, Mar 22, 2026, New Members Introduction
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 28, 2026 at 7:56 PM
  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Started out sunny but frosty, I hope it hasn't done any damage.Thin layer of cloud has moved in now so still bright but I'm sure it will just get thicker as the day progresses.
    Started out sunny but frosty, I hope it hasn't done any damage.Thin layer of cloud has moved in now so still bright but I'm sure it will just get thicker as the day progresses.
    Started out sunny but frosty, I hope it hasn't done any damage.Thin layer of cloud has moved in now so still bright but I'm sure it will just get thicker as the day progresses.
    Started out sunny but frosty, I hope it hasn't done any damage.Thin layer of cloud has moved in now so still bright but I'm sure it will just get thicker as the day progresses.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 134 135 136
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 10:47 AM
  10. Victoria
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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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    Victoria
    Mar 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
  11. Perki

    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
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    Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Oh… clocks!…… I’m getting very deaf these days. :)
    Oh… clocks!…… I’m getting very deaf these days. :)
    Oh… clocks!…… I’m getting very deaf these days. :)
    Oh… clocks!…… I’m getting very deaf these days. :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 91 92 93
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    Tidemark
    Mar 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
  13. pete

    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
  14. Thevictorian

    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
  15. JWK
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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
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    Friendly
    Mar 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  16. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    As if we don't lose enough sleep anyway - those of us unfortunate to have a poor sleep pattern every night! I did get some good news though from one of my friends from the tea/coffee group at...
    As if we don't lose enough sleep anyway - those of us unfortunate to have a poor sleep pattern every night! I did get some good news though from one of my friends from the tea/coffee group at Church. She managed to get her trip to Sydney for her holiday with her family out in Oz and arrived...
    As if we don't lose enough sleep anyway - those of us unfortunate to have a poor sleep pattern every night! I did get some good news though from one of my friends from the tea/coffee group at Church. She managed to get her trip to Sydney for her...
    As if we don't lose enough sleep anyway - those of us unfortunate to have a poor sleep pattern every night! I did get some good news though from one of my friends from the tea/coffee group at...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 86 87 88
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:06 AM
  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
    I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
    I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
    I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 10:49 AM
  18. JJTDH

    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
  19. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    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
  20. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
    Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
    Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
    Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
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    shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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    Songbird
    Mar 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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