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  1. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and improve your lawn:Rake or scarify the lawn to...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
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  3. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Interesting, eatenbyweasels. B. Butcher is an early and tastes good, and Latah is described as 'very early' and also tastes good. You should get a good result. Is it your own cross or have you...
    Interesting, eatenbyweasels. B. Butcher is an early and tastes good, and Latah is described as 'very early' and also tastes good. You should get a good result. Is it your own cross or have you bought seeds? If purchased, what's it called and if you made it, what have you christened it?
    Interesting, eatenbyweasels. B. Butcher is an early and tastes good, and Latah is described as 'very early' and also tastes good. You should get a good result. Is it your own cross or have you bought seeds? If purchased, what's it called and...
    Interesting, eatenbyweasels. B. Butcher is an early and tastes good, and Latah is described as 'very early' and also tastes good. You should get a good result. Is it your own cross or have you...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage...
    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage booked for later. Very pleased to see several clumps of primroses in the community orchard that I...
    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage booked for later. Very pleased to see several...
    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage...
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  6. Logan
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company...
    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company installed them.My dad normally tells the solar panel companies to politely, go away, but gave in one...
    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company installed them.My dad normally tells the solar...
    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company...
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  8. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet weekend, a man working for the tax office, past his...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
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  9. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
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  10. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is...
    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is workable. Green manures over winter will also help.
    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is workable. Green manures over winter will also help.
    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is...
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  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Jacobinia, apparently it flowers from autumn to spring so I thought it would provide some colour in the winter I'll keep it in a pot ....
    Jacobinia, apparently it flowers from autumn to spring so I thought it would provide some colour in the winter I'll keep it in a pot ....
    Jacobinia, apparently it flowers from autumn to spring so I thought it would provide some colour in the winter I'll keep it in a pot ....
    Jacobinia, apparently it flowers from autumn to spring so I thought it would provide some colour in the winter I'll keep it in a pot ....
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  12. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
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  13. JWK
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  14. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under very intensive conditions :biggrin:
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under...
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
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  17. JWK
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  18. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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  19. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
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  20. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
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