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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...
latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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micearguers
Mar 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Whaaattt?
Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 362 363 364
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Tidemark
Mar 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to...
What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to come out now, if the promised sun comes this week they will run to seed pretty soon. Today in the...
What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to come out now, if the promised sun comes this week...
What's this !! Two dry days in a row whatever next. Allotments yesterday, prepped for planting out broad beans and peas later in the week. Dug parsnips, I gave most of them away,, they need to...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 22 23 24
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Allotment Boy
Mar 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Not a cloud and 14c, that's more like it.
Not a cloud and 14c, that's more like it.
Not a cloud and 14c, that's more like it.
Not a cloud and 14c, that's more like it.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 98 99 100
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pete
Mar 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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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!
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!
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...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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ViewAhead
Mar 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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 .
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 .
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...
Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Plantminded
Mar 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
My Garden Progress
Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking scruffy, much better now though.This is how they look now:Hopefully, now they have been...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking scruffy, much better now though.This is how they...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.It is a Nice Day, so, I have been out for an Hour or so This Morning.I have given the Lawns, Front and Back, their First Cut of the Year, they were both looking...

Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 53 54 55
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Kevin Cowans
Mar 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Plant ideas please
A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...
A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade into the background and make the plants in front...
A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade...
A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider...

Danny1978, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Mar 2, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Lets face it, even if it didn't need to go up petrol and gas that is,it would, any excuse to profiteer from a bad situation.Regarding milk deliveries, I used a local dairy for a while but they...
Lets face it, even if it didn't need to go up petrol and gas that is,it would, any excuse to profiteer from a bad situation.Regarding milk deliveries, I used a local dairy for a while but they delivered in the middle of the night, ok fine in winter, but the van was not refrigerated and by the...
Lets face it, even if it didn't need to go up petrol and gas that is,it would, any excuse to profiteer from a bad situation.Regarding milk deliveries, I used a local dairy for a while but they delivered in the middle of the night, ok fine in...
Lets face it, even if it didn't need to go up petrol and gas that is,it would, any excuse to profiteer from a bad situation.Regarding milk deliveries, I used a local dairy for a while but they...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 63 64 65
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pete
Mar 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready...
Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready to go out at the end of the week. For the first time in Months it looks as if we will get a few dry...
Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready to go out at the end of the week. For the first...
Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Mar 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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!
Bluebell Q, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM, Trees
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Bluebell Q
Mar 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Hedgehog | LBBOnlineGrrrr
Hedgehog | LBBOnlineGrrrr
Hedgehog | LBBOnlineGrrrr
Hedgehog | LBBOnlineGrrrr
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 62 63 64
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Penny_Forthem
Mar 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".

shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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Plantminded
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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
Kevin Cowans, Mar 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Ideas for shady front garden....
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for that area.
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for...
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
machtucker, Feb 17, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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Peony Lover
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Plants for memorial area
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Peony Lover
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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 .
The Bird Lady, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 21 22 23
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Ladybird4
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026

shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Friendly
Mar 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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18,762
CanadianLori
Mar 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM

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