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  1. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
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  3. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
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  4. JWK
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    No, I don’t keep the old ones, removing them gives the new ones more space to unfurl and I prefer their fresher green. This is a sure symptom of gardening OCD :heehee:. In nature they just do their own...
    No, I don’t keep the old ones, removing them gives the new ones more space to unfurl and I prefer their fresher green. This is a sure symptom of gardening OCD :heehee:. In nature they just do their own thing (but look tatty :biggrin:).
    No, I don’t keep the old ones, removing them gives the new ones more space to unfurl and I prefer their fresher green. This is a sure symptom of gardening OCD :heehee:. In nature they just do their own thing (but look tatty :biggrin:).
    No, I don’t keep the old ones, removing them gives the new ones more space to unfurl and I prefer their fresher green. This is a sure symptom of gardening OCD :heehee:. In nature they just do their own...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Maybe I was fortunate, but I got petrol this evening at the usual price, no big queue no worries.
    Maybe I was fortunate, but I got petrol this evening at the usual price, no big queue no worries.
    Maybe I was fortunate, but I got petrol this evening at the usual price, no big queue no worries.
    Maybe I was fortunate, but I got petrol this evening at the usual price, no big queue no worries.
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Ergates I once had to catch a train from Manchester to Hull with my scientists when our flight home was cancelled after a power failure at Zaventem airport. It began swimmingly with an...
    @Ergates I once had to catch a train from Manchester to Hull with my scientists when our flight home was cancelled after a power failure at Zaventem airport. It began swimmingly with an excellent tram connection from Sale to Piccadilly and then went rapidly downhill - small train with very...
    @Ergates I once had to catch a train from Manchester to Hull with my scientists when our flight home was cancelled after a power failure at Zaventem airport. It began swimmingly with an excellent tram connection from Sale to Piccadilly and then...
    @Ergates I once had to catch a train from Manchester to Hull with my scientists when our flight home was cancelled after a power failure at Zaventem airport. It began swimmingly with an...
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is the link if anyone is interested.
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Been tidying the greenhouse, everything is coming on strong :yay:
    Been tidying the greenhouse, everything is coming on strong :yay:
    Been tidying the greenhouse, everything is coming on strong :yay:
    Been tidying the greenhouse, everything is coming on strong :yay:
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  10. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
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  11. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
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  12. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
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  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Soylent green...
    Soylent green...
    Soylent green...
    Soylent green...
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  14. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
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  15. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
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  16. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
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  17. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Hi everyoneI need advice , I planted in my two grow beds onions shallots garlic all bulblets sets last autumn. Every single one has grown , I have bought onion specific fertiliser.my question...
    Hi everyoneI need advice , I planted in my two grow beds onions shallots garlic all bulblets sets last autumn. Every single one has grown , I have bought onion specific fertiliser.my question when should I use the fertiliser?I look forward to repliesSpruce
    Hi everyoneI need advice , I planted in my two grow beds onions shallots garlic all bulblets sets last autumn. Every single one has grown , I have bought onion specific fertiliser.my question when should I use the fertiliser?I look...
    Hi everyoneI need advice , I planted in my two grow beds onions shallots garlic all bulblets sets last autumn. Every single one has grown , I have bought onion specific fertiliser.my question...
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  18. Fat Controller

    Anyone got/used a Pro-Seeder?

    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
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  19. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  20. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
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