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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon all. I am not quizzing tonight - we have a bye this week and I am looking forward to a better night's sleep than last night - which was rubbish. So very sorry to hear about Cedric's...
    Good afternoon all. I am not quizzing tonight - we have a bye this week and I am looking forward to a better night's sleep than last night - which was rubbish. So very sorry to hear about Cedric's step daughter It will be a worrying time for everyone. I hope that she continues to recover...
    Good afternoon all. I am not quizzing tonight - we have a bye this week and I am looking forward to a better night's sleep than last night - which was rubbish. So very sorry to hear about Cedric's step daughter It will be a worrying time for...
    Good afternoon all. I am not quizzing tonight - we have a bye this week and I am looking forward to a better night's sleep than last night - which was rubbish. So very sorry to hear about Cedric's...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Is £5 a rip off? Price of a coffee in Covent Garden. And it was a suggestion, not a requirement. You were able to walk away without hindrance. :)
    Is £5 a rip off? Price of a coffee in Covent Garden. And it was a suggestion, not a requirement. You were able to walk away without hindrance. :)
    Is £5 a rip off? Price of a coffee in Covent Garden. And it was a suggestion, not a requirement. You were able to walk away without hindrance. :)
    Is £5 a rip off? Price of a coffee in Covent Garden. And it was a suggestion, not a requirement. You were able to walk away without hindrance. :)
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Tidied up a corner where the new bird bath is. That corner was a collecting point for left over wooden branches and two tree stumps which were used by pigeons to land first there before they...
    Tidied up a corner where the new bird bath is. That corner was a collecting point for left over wooden branches and two tree stumps which were used by pigeons to land first there before they started drinking. After 5 years, the wood was rotting away and I didn't want that the pigeons got hurt. I...
    Tidied up a corner where the new bird bath is. That corner was a collecting point for left over wooden branches and two tree stumps which were used by pigeons to land first there before they started drinking. After 5 years, the wood was rotting...
    Tidied up a corner where the new bird bath is. That corner was a collecting point for left over wooden branches and two tree stumps which were used by pigeons to land first there before they...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A nice enough day, only 8 degrees but dry, strong winds coming tomorrow which isn't ideal as we have a brickie rebuilding our chimney don't really want any delays as there's rain later this week...
    A nice enough day, only 8 degrees but dry, strong winds coming tomorrow which isn't ideal as we have a brickie rebuilding our chimney don't really want any delays as there's rain later this week and we have a hole in the roof at the moment(it has got a loose cover over it).
    A nice enough day, only 8 degrees but dry, strong winds coming tomorrow which isn't ideal as we have a brickie rebuilding our chimney don't really want any delays as there's rain later this week and we have a hole in the roof at the moment(it has...
    A nice enough day, only 8 degrees but dry, strong winds coming tomorrow which isn't ideal as we have a brickie rebuilding our chimney don't really want any delays as there's rain later this week...
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  6. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if human can cope with it. Since then, I find him...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
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  7. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    I've had problems where the hose has stretched slightly and either doesn't fit the central spigot tightly or you can't tighten the outer part up sufficient, ended up having to cut an inch off to...
    I've had problems where the hose has stretched slightly and either doesn't fit the central spigot tightly or you can't tighten the outer part up sufficient, ended up having to cut an inch off to get a fresh bit of hose. I use a smear of vaseline rather than grease as a lubricant if...
    I've had problems where the hose has stretched slightly and either doesn't fit the central spigot tightly or you can't tighten the outer part up sufficient, ended up having to cut an inch off to get a fresh bit of hose. I use a smear of vaseline...
    I've had problems where the hose has stretched slightly and either doesn't fit the central spigot tightly or you can't tighten the outer part up sufficient, ended up having to cut an inch off to...
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
    Also protect from wind dessication of soft tissue and provide additional support
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  9. Logan
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  10. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull up a bit more and have found slab having in bits too! So who know what else is under there. The...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull up a bit more and have found slab having in bits...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull...
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  11. LilyTL

    Getting rid of Wisteria

    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
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  12. LilyTL

    Reusing soil from wisteria pots

    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in pots or in the garden.
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged manure to beef it up before re-using either in...
    @LilyTL, yes, you can re-use the compost from the pots but you should remove any roots first. The removed compost would benefit from some granular fertiliser being mixed with it and/or some bagged...
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  13. LilyTL

    Hello from France

    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
    If he carries on the way he's going, he might even have to give back his fifa peace prize:)
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  15. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
    A small golden yellow Bougie bought last summer as a plug and is just starting to grow with flowers before the leaves.Vreisea offset coming into flower after only a year!Vriesea Mundo.
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
    I've just done a broadband speed test, i'm now getting 3.5mbs :yahoo:
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  17. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back if needed. They are part of this border that I am...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that they will be vigorous, as they seem easy to cut back...
    I have 2 Hardy Geranium "Rozeanne" in my garden (which has clay soil) but I only planted them towards the end of last season so they haven't had the chance to do much. I am actually hoping that...
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  18. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    No they eat those all up. They bury acorns all over the place and then dig them up again, sometimes 10 minutes later.Last year I found a whole fat ball in my wisteria.Just went out to the...
    No they eat those all up. They bury acorns all over the place and then dig them up again, sometimes 10 minutes later.Last year I found a whole fat ball in my wisteria.Just went out to the front garden and several of my tulip bulbs have had their heads bitten off and discarded.
    No they eat those all up. They bury acorns all over the place and then dig them up again, sometimes 10 minutes later.Last year I found a whole fat ball in my wisteria.Just went out to the front garden and several of my tulip bulbs have had...
    No they eat those all up. They bury acorns all over the place and then dig them up again, sometimes 10 minutes later.Last year I found a whole fat ball in my wisteria.Just went out to the...
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  19. dogsbody

    Taties

    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
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  20. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red robins, 2 pieris, 3 yew, and a few others I can't remember.
    Over 30 plants gone in over the past couple months. Here's some updated pictures.Still yet to tackle the patio area.Have put in a lot of evergreens. 2 holly, 5 euonymus, 1 bamboo, 6 red...
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