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I know it's silly but...
I'd just like to thank all you lovely people who've taken the time and trouble to respond to my gloomy post this morning. I really appreciate your kindness and I will pull myself together. I'm...
I'd just like to thank all you lovely people who've taken the time and trouble to respond to my gloomy post this morning. I really appreciate your kindness and I will pull myself together. I'm not normally prone to gloom. Perhaps it's also about missing my former neighbour of twenty-plus...
I'd just like to thank all you lovely people who've taken the time and trouble to respond to my gloomy post this morning. I really appreciate your kindness and I will pull myself together. I'm not normally prone to gloom. Perhaps it's also...
I'd just like to thank all you lovely people who've taken the time and trouble to respond to my gloomy post this morning. I really appreciate your kindness and I will pull myself together. I'm...
Inkymink, Mar 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Inkymink
Mar 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Mo Bacter after using Iron Sulphate on Moss in Lawns
I used mo bacter for the first time a couple of weeks ago, not much happening yet as it may be too cold. I applied it by hand wearing gloves. Don’t think last years application of iron will impact...
I used mo bacter for the first time a couple of weeks ago, not much happening yet as it may be too cold. I applied it by hand wearing gloves. Don’t think last years application of iron will impact the mo bacter now, but Iam no expert.
I used mo bacter for the first time a couple of weeks ago, not much happening yet as it may be too cold. I applied it by hand wearing gloves. Don’t think last years application of iron will impact the mo bacter now, but Iam no expert.
I used mo bacter for the first time a couple of weeks ago, not much happening yet as it may be too cold. I applied it by hand wearing gloves. Don’t think last years application of iron will impact...
Kevin Cowans, Mar 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Emptyheadtime
Mar 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Whaaattt?
@gks that first link I gave you mentioned France's IMF rating but not the UK. It's only when I looked further because you asked for sources that I found the UK was also lower on the IMF...
@gks that first link I gave you mentioned France's IMF rating but not the UK. It's only when I looked further because you asked for sources that I found the UK was also lower on the IMF system.As for horticulture, bicycles and even dogs, there was a blip of abnormally high demand during COVID...
@gks that first link I gave you mentioned France's IMF rating but not the UK. It's only when I looked further because you asked for sources that I found the UK was also lower on the IMF system.As for horticulture, bicycles and even dogs, there...
@gks that first link I gave you mentioned France's IMF rating but not the UK. It's only when I looked further because you asked for sources that I found the UK was also lower on the IMF...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 380 381 382
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Our NHS dentist used to do a 'scale and polish' if they thought it beneficial. Last time I went they said I might benefit from seeing the hygienist and the cost was only £70. Think I'll pass on...
Our NHS dentist used to do a 'scale and polish' if they thought it beneficial. Last time I went they said I might benefit from seeing the hygienist and the cost was only £70. Think I'll pass on that one. Never seen a hygienist in the past, I'm now 75 and still have both of my teeth.
Our NHS dentist used to do a 'scale and polish' if they thought it beneficial. Last time I went they said I might benefit from seeing the hygienist and the cost was only £70. Think I'll pass on that one. Never seen a hygienist in the past, I'm...
Our NHS dentist used to do a 'scale and polish' if they thought it beneficial. Last time I went they said I might benefit from seeing the hygienist and the cost was only £70. Think I'll pass on...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 71 72 73
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KT53
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then Re-Planted the individual Sections of Plant allowing for sufficient space between each Plant.Almost Two...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then Re-Planted the individual Sections of Plant allowing for...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, I lifted the Iris Clump in the First Week of March, Washed the Roots and Split the Rhizomes.I then sorted out the Soil Levels in the Border and then...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026, Other Plants
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Mar 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 5 6 7
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JWK
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Bit disappointed with the choice of potatoes in my local nursery but have bought some Wilja, second earlies, as they didn’t have any Charlotte or Kestrel left. If I see something about for an...
Bit disappointed with the choice of potatoes in my local nursery but have bought some Wilja, second earlies, as they didn’t have any Charlotte or Kestrel left. If I see something about for an early then I’ll do those too.Anyone seen any in Aldi/Lidl/Bargain shops?? They usually do well for a...
Bit disappointed with the choice of potatoes in my local nursery but have bought some Wilja, second earlies, as they didn’t have any Charlotte or Kestrel left. If I see something about for an early then I’ll do those too.Anyone seen any in...
Bit disappointed with the choice of potatoes in my local nursery but have bought some Wilja, second earlies, as they didn’t have any Charlotte or Kestrel left. If I see something about for an...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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AuntyRach
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Three open today ...
Three open today ...
Three open today ...
Three open today ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Mar 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and...
It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and rain and snow until Tuesday. Then we get one day of spring and Wednesday it's back into sub zero...
It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and rain and snow until Tuesday. Then we get one day of...
It is up to 26f -3c and cloudy. The guessers said we'd wake to snow but we only got a bit of frost on the roof. We're going to continue with playing around with the freezing mark with clouds and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 112 113 114
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CanadianLori
Mar 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places...
Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places to stay when we plan to visit Mottisfont Gardens in June on our way to a short break near Exmoor. I...
Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places to stay when we plan to visit Mottisfont Gardens...
Good morning all.There was a howling gale here too yesterday but milder today although it's still pretty windy. Didn't do any gardening yesterday because of the wind. Instead I looked at places...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 73 74 75
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Busy-Lizzie
Mar 13, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait...
I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait longer but I'm impetuous and will start new as soon as I think the old seed has been given a fair...
I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait longer but I'm impetuous and will start new as soon...
I look up the germination time frames and if it says 14-21 days to germinate, I'll wait until 24 days before giving up. Usually 3 more days than the longest time mentioned. I could probably wait...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 16 17 18
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CanadianLori
Mar 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2...
Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2 meters ...Facing North ...Facing South ...
Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2 meters ...Facing North ...Facing South ...
Yes, specifically got wheels to scoot around whilst sitting. The wheelchair is too bulky. Thanks for your kind thought, The patio has a step up at the end. The area id about 8 meters by 2...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Victoria
Mar 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Yet another book offering
Will he ever stop?
Will he ever stop?
Will he ever stop?
Will he ever stop?
Palustris, Mar 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Palustris
Mar 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
North Facing New Build Help
Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very striking with good planting.Whereabouts in the UK...
Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a very strong design of house which could look very...
Welcome to the forum .Have you considered getting rid of the grass altogether and planting shrubs etc instead? With careful planning you can have something of interest all year round. It's a...
Bumble Bombus, Mar 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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AnniD
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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All you want to know about hedgehogs....
Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine martin and badger.
Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine martin and badger.
Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd...
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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NigelJ
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 24 25 26
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Ladybird4
Mar 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Euphorbia obesa
I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face
I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face
I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face
I love your creativity and sense of fun @Victoria ! They look great, and if you look at them from the other side you can see the cute puppy face

Victoria, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Selleri
Mar 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)
Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
Thanks @Philippa that's very kind, I'll send you a PM
Victoria, Jul 16, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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Michael Hewett
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was...
He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and felt well enough to take on a new challenge.
He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and...
He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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AnniD
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering...
Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering now but very few. Clearing an area for a different magnolia (genie). Hope it does well.
Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering now but very few. Clearing an area for a different...
Nothing today so stormy. Yesterday cleared some more low lying ivy. What a job. Moved some cypripedium pots that aren't doing so well. Cut back branches of a magnolia grown from seed. Flowering...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 29 30 31
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On the Levels
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM

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