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My favourite tools are: Hand fork and narrow pointed trowel (I've had both for 40 years) Border fork Border spade Felco secateurs Fold up pruning saw Telescopic loppers A weeder tool with a...
My favourite tools are: Hand fork and narrow pointed trowel (I've had both for 40 years) Border fork Border spade Felco secateurs Fold up pruning saw Telescopic loppers A weeder tool with a fulcrumI also have a Wolf Garten system that has the following attachments - stiff wire brush for...
My favourite tools are: Hand fork and narrow pointed trowel (I've had both for 40 years) Border fork Border spade Felco secateurs Fold up pruning saw Telescopic loppers A weeder tool with a fulcrumI also have a Wolf Garten system that has the...
My favourite tools are: Hand fork and narrow pointed trowel (I've had both for 40 years) Border fork Border spade Felco secateurs Fold up pruning saw Telescopic loppers A weeder tool with a...
garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Peony Lover
Feb 27, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Crafters Corner 2026
@Obelix-Vendee, if @CanadianLori is not a crafter herself she is unlikely to know about local knitting groups etc. So she would have had to Google to find them.
@Obelix-Vendee, if @CanadianLori is not a crafter herself she is unlikely to know about local knitting groups etc. So she would have had to Google to find them.
@Obelix-Vendee, if @CanadianLori is not a crafter herself she is unlikely to know about local knitting groups etc. So she would have had to Google to find them.
@Obelix-Vendee, if @CanadianLori is not a crafter herself she is unlikely to know about local knitting groups etc. So she would have had to Google to find them.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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katecat58
Feb 27, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Migration to NEW software & server
The main reason in vulnerabilities in the code, which for sites like these is html - so the amount of code involved in running this forum will certainly be considerably more than ran that space...
The main reason in vulnerabilities in the code, which for sites like these is html - so the amount of code involved in running this forum will certainly be considerably more than ran that space mission... and the net result with any code is that it is written in good faith, then 'bad actors'...
The main reason in vulnerabilities in the code, which for sites like these is html - so the amount of code involved in running this forum will certainly be considerably more than ran that space mission... and the net result with any code is that...
The main reason in vulnerabilities in the code, which for sites like these is html - so the amount of code involved in running this forum will certainly be considerably more than ran that space...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 2 3
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Fat Controller
Feb 27, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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PzaMayor3
Feb 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Are you mixing different types of seed in the same tray, just wonder, only some types of plant germinate faster than others.Also in general the tougher the plant the more likely they are to...
Are you mixing different types of seed in the same tray, just wonder, only some types of plant germinate faster than others.Also in general the tougher the plant the more likely they are to benefit from being removed from the heat earlier.
Are you mixing different types of seed in the same tray, just wonder, only some types of plant germinate faster than others.Also in general the tougher the plant the more likely they are to benefit from being removed from the heat earlier.
Are you mixing different types of seed in the same tray, just wonder, only some types of plant germinate faster than others.Also in general the tougher the plant the more likely they are to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 14 15 16
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pete
Feb 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Variegated lavender pruning
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
BB3, Feb 25, 2026 at 8:41 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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hailbopp
Feb 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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ArmyAirForce
Feb 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
WORDS
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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BB3
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I'm surprised you don't save at least some of your own seed at the end of the season.
I'm surprised you don't save at least some of your own seed at the end of the season.
I'm surprised you don't save at least some of your own seed at the end of the season.
I'm surprised you don't save at least some of your own seed at the end of the season.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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pete
Feb 27, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Whaaattt?
Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 355 356 357
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NigelJ
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Hi all. Must read back and acknowledge posts, our wifi signal wasn’t too good, and it was taking ages to put up my ‘likes’, so I gave up! Especially bad when my fat fingers pressed the wrong...
Hi all. Must read back and acknowledge posts, our wifi signal wasn’t too good, and it was taking ages to put up my ‘likes’, so I gave up! Especially bad when my fat fingers pressed the wrong symbol, took minutes to undo, and then I’d do it again! Yesterday was a complete write off. I’d meant to...
Hi all. Must read back and acknowledge posts, our wifi signal wasn’t too good, and it was taking ages to put up my ‘likes’, so I gave up! Especially bad when my fat fingers pressed the wrong symbol, took minutes to undo, and then I’d do it...
Hi all. Must read back and acknowledge posts, our wifi signal wasn’t too good, and it was taking ages to put up my ‘likes’, so I gave up! Especially bad when my fat fingers pressed the wrong...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 59 60 61
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Ergates
Feb 27, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but...
He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but still continued for about twenty years.
He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but still continued for about twenty years.
He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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shiney
Feb 27, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Hope you will be back to 100% soon, @Robert Bowen. Drizzly, grey, windy, so can't see any gardening happening today. Might water my house plants, just to keep my hand in.
Hope you will be back to 100% soon, @Robert Bowen. Drizzly, grey, windy, so can't see any gardening happening today. Might water my house plants, just to keep my hand in.
Hope you will be back to 100% soon, @Robert Bowen. Drizzly, grey, windy, so can't see any gardening happening today. Might water my house plants, just to keep my hand in.
Hope you will be back to 100% soon, @Robert Bowen. Drizzly, grey, windy, so can't see any gardening happening today. Might water my house plants, just to keep my hand in.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 20 21 22
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ViewAhead
Feb 27, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Thick drizzle, but sunny intervals later. Max 10.
Thick drizzle, but sunny intervals later. Max 10.
Thick drizzle, but sunny intervals later. Max 10.
Thick drizzle, but sunny intervals later. Max 10.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 93 94 95
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cactus_girl
Feb 27, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Sarah Raven discount
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
katecat58, Sep 2, 2025, Retailer Feedback
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katecat58
Feb 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM
He's boasting again!
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/

Palustris, Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Palustris
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Mature Thyme
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and this is a creeping one that the bees love.
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and...
Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
Phil Clark, Feb 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Gardening Discussions
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On the Levels
Feb 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
planting with wildlife in mind
Well, summer is coming, and I have decisions to make. All of the those prickly plants that I bought last year seem to be doing okay. One of the gorse bushes is mostly brown, but even that looks...
Well, summer is coming, and I have decisions to make. All of the those prickly plants that I bought last year seem to be doing okay. One of the gorse bushes is mostly brown, but even that looks as though it will produce flowers.Now, that's that borders taken care of. What about the bit in...
Well, summer is coming, and I have decisions to make. All of the those prickly plants that I bought last year seem to be doing okay. One of the gorse bushes is mostly brown, but even that looks as though it will produce flowers.Now, that's...
Well, summer is coming, and I have decisions to make. All of the those prickly plants that I bought last year seem to be doing okay. One of the gorse bushes is mostly brown, but even that looks...
Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 5 6 7
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Ditherer
Feb 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Olive trees in pots leaning
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new home. Let’s see.
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new...
Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
latimer, Feb 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM, NEW Gardeners !
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latimer
Feb 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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