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  1. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    There may be a sign of life - what do you think? A professional gardener who passed by, offering his services, told me it is a willow. Here are a couple more pics that may help. Thank you all!
    There may be a sign of life - what do you think? A professional gardener who passed by, offering his services, told me it is a willow. Here are a couple more pics that may help. Thank you all!
    There may be a sign of life - what do you think? A professional gardener who passed by, offering his services, told me it is a willow. Here are a couple more pics that may help. Thank you all!
    There may be a sign of life - what do you think? A professional gardener who passed by, offering his services, told me it is a willow. Here are a couple more pics that may help. Thank you all!
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key...
    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key places in Jewish, Christian and Muslim history, it was populated by Jews, Arabs and Christians who...
    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key places in Jewish, Christian and Muslim history, it...
    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key...
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  3. 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 is fine. Poor quality...
    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 is fine. Poor quality is what olive trees “in the wild” have to put up with. C. Yes, put the gravel in the new pot. (I’d...
    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 is fine. Poor quality is what olive trees “in the wild” have to put up...
    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 is fine. Poor quality...
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  4. 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.
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I know my way around northern Italy @Selleri and could get to Genoa with no bovver but finding the street where we were staying and finding the station to meet Possum from her train needed more...
    I know my way around northern Italy @Selleri and could get to Genoa with no bovver but finding the street where we were staying and finding the station to meet Possum from her train needed more detailed info. I tried using my phone but Genoa is built on so many hills and valleys and has so many...
    I know my way around northern Italy @Selleri and could get to Genoa with no bovver but finding the street where we were staying and finding the station to meet Possum from her train needed more detailed info. I tried using my phone but Genoa is...
    I know my way around northern Italy @Selleri and could get to Genoa with no bovver but finding the street where we were staying and finding the station to meet Possum from her train needed more...
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  6. 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...
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  7. 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 /...
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  8. 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
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
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  10. Selleri
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    Like x 15

    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?
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  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...
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  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...
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  13. singer61

    New to here

    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
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  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...
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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...
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  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...
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  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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