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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'm too young to remember but I remember my old dad not liking the Israelis, I think the UK had problems with them at some point. And some kind of hostilities went on out there, they always come...
    I'm too young to remember but I remember my old dad not liking the Israelis, I think the UK had problems with them at some point. And some kind of hostilities went on out there, they always come across as a strange bunch IMO. Not met many, but that's probably for the best. As for Jews, in...
    I'm too young to remember but I remember my old dad not liking the Israelis, I think the UK had problems with them at some point. And some kind of hostilities went on out there, they always come across as a strange bunch IMO. Not met many, but...
    I'm too young to remember but I remember my old dad not liking the Israelis, I think the UK had problems with them at some point. And some kind of hostilities went on out there, they always come...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 405 406 407
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:51 PM
  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good...
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good and gives a lovely wooden tune, but one thing puzzles me.It has eleven finger holes :biggrin:
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good and gives a lovely wooden tune, but one thing...
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    Selleri
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:49 PM
  3. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees ... 2
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    Spruce
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally...
    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally useless, directions were enthusiastically given with "where the post office used to be (before the...
    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally useless, directions were enthusiastically given...
    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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    Selleri
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:34 PM
  5. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor...
    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor quality is what olive trees “in the wild” have to put up with. Make sure it’s No. 3.C. Yes, put the...
    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor quality is what olive trees “in the wild” have to put...
    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor...
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    NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
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    Tidemark
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM
  6. Selleri

    Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please

    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    Selleri, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM, Other Plants
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
  7. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the Nandina with another pyracantha to achieve the symmetry? :biggrin:Jokes aside, if you don't want the pyracantha,...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the Nandina with another pyracantha to achieve the...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CostasK
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
  8. Perki

    Phormium which one

    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature plant colour and upright growth I'm looking for. I'll...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
    Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Perki
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
  9. potted

    Hoster's

    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    Perki
    Mar 29, 2026 at 6:55 PM
  10. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That seems to be the most difficult to find here now. A nice specimen. How much?
    That seems to be the most difficult to find here now. A nice specimen. How much?
    That seems to be the most difficult to find here now. A nice specimen. How much?
    That seems to be the most difficult to find here now. A nice specimen. How much?
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    Victoria
    Mar 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  11. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos...
    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos which are OH's favourite. Now the waiting starts.I've also picked some rhubarb to mix with...
    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos which are OH's favourite. Now the waiting...
    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 87 88 89
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM
  12. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and then taken away.The next man requests a filet of steak with chips which he is served and he is...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and then taken away.The next man requests a filet of...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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    LunarSea
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
  13. singer61

    New to here

    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    singer61, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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    Bluejayway
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need potting up and get into the GH pronto.The heavens...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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    Selleri
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:32 PM
  15. collinsc

    Magpie attack! Magpies pulling strands from trees

    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:13 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
  16. collinsc

    Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?

    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants
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    collinsc
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
  17. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 134 135 136
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    AuntyRach
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
  18. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes helps to scratch/scrape the leaves before...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Philippa
    Mar 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
  19. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits :)
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits :)
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Mar 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
  20. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
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    shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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    LG_
    Mar 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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