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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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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
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
Am i understanding this correctly ?
Three issues:Hypoxia. All plants need oxygen at their roots and usually the root crown too, and big trees need a LOT. Rotting compost can consume lots of oxygen and suffocate the oxygen...
Three issues:Hypoxia. All plants need oxygen at their roots and usually the root crown too, and big trees need a LOT. Rotting compost can consume lots of oxygen and suffocate the oxygen demanding root crown.Heat: Too much compost ontop of the plant, especially stuff like grass clippings, can...
Three issues:Hypoxia. All plants need oxygen at their roots and usually the root crown too, and big trees need a LOT. Rotting compost can consume lots of oxygen and suffocate the oxygen demanding root crown.Heat: Too much compost ontop of the...
Three issues:Hypoxia. All plants need oxygen at their roots and usually the root crown too, and big trees need a LOT. Rotting compost can consume lots of oxygen and suffocate the oxygen...
hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Adam I
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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
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
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
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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 at 9:02 PM, New Members Introduction
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:56 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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cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:02 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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Victoria
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:10 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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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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Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:37 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
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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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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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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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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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
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.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM