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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Very pretty.
Very pretty.
Very pretty.
Very pretty.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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Victoria
Mar 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
We love our Lakeland airfryer - one big drawer with a removable divider. Bought silicon dishes which are dishwasher-proof to save on the mess.
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Bluejayway
Mar 27, 2026 at 10:14 AM
How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?
Good plan.
Good plan.
Good plan.
Good plan.
BB3, Feb 17, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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BB3
Mar 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Hoster's
Can you see any roots coming out of the pot drainage holes ? If so, pot on into larger pots. You may even get away with planting some out if you have a place ready. Also at this time of year,...
Can you see any roots coming out of the pot drainage holes ? If so, pot on into larger pots. You may even get away with planting some out if you have a place ready. Also at this time of year, your location and the current weather vagaries will make a difference as to the timing.
Can you see any roots coming out of the pot drainage holes ? If so, pot on into larger pots. You may even get away with planting some out if you have a place ready. Also at this time of year, your location and the current weather vagaries...
Can you see any roots coming out of the pot drainage holes ? If so, pot on into larger pots. You may even get away with planting some out if you have a place ready. Also at this time of year,...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners !
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Philippa
Mar 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Mushroom compost
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants,...
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants, but I never tried making compost purely with it.
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants, but I never tried making compost purely with it.
I used to top dress my clay soil with loads of it, and it was a family challenge with the kids to get to the mushrooms first. Although I know they add chalk, it didn't seem to affect the plants,...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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CarolineL
Mar 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
A bright and sunny day, but still that cold wind so 9 degrees doesn't actually feel like it, nice sat in the conservatory doing a jigsaw and telling my peppers/chillies to get a move on.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 131 132 133
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burnie
Mar 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble...
Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble Sales, now you'll have to pay more, but you'll have many happy days at car boot sales finding them.
Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble Sales, now you'll have to pay more, but you'll have...
Right with the additional requirements now stated; good old fashioned lace curtains, as twitched by many nosy neighbours, are the best solution. Used to get a load of them for 50p at Jumble...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 37 38 39
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NigelJ
Mar 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by the Thorny olive tree, watching the nearby mouse...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit the cat has been spotted a few times, sitting by...
23rd March 2026On the evening of the 23rd into the 24th, Cherry the hedgehog was out, trying to get rid of fleas! The hog was shaking so much, it lost its balance and fell over! Nearby, Bandit...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 40 41 42
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ArmyAirForce
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every...
My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every hole I dug. I think he thought I was digging toilets for him. He was not too sure about the worms I...
My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every hole I dug. I think he thought I was digging toilets...
My Anemone blanda arrived - all in flower -, rain stopped, sun came out and I got them all planted at the bottom of my garden. Happy bunny now. Cricket kept me company and had to inspect every...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 84 85 86
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Ladybird4
Mar 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Whaaattt?
Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. ...
Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. Narrow road and this house is on a sharp bend, no pavement and with about 6 inches to spare between...
Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. Narrow road and this house is on a sharp bend, no...
Whilst I wouldn't pretend to know the ins and out of the different types of bus, we do have both single and double deckers thru the village on a regular basis - HPC 2, school and community buses. ...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 402 403 404
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Philippa
Mar 27, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under...
Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under planted with Oxeye daisiesAmelanchier in full bloomA few violas
Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under planted with Oxeye daisiesAmelanchier in full bloomA...
Rosa Dame Judi Dench dressed in newleavesRosa Phyllis Bide meeting up with Clematis MarjorieCerinthe and Virginia stocksPhysocarpus Amber Jubilee, first year out of its pot, under...

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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Bluejayway
Mar 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new Woodland Garden.Frances Tophill is exploring the tiny...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new...
8pm tonight." With blossom popping and new green shoots emerging across the garden, Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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AnniD
Mar 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 27 28 29
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Ladybird4
Mar 27, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
@Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries...
@Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries vary a great deal in their service to patients - excellent or awful and every shade in between. I...
@Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries vary a great deal in their service to patients -...
@Tidemark not a good experience for either you or your OH. I don't have a mobile phone so can only say what my experience with land lines are. From the various posts on here, GP surgeries...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 89 90 91
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Philippa
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Help with plant selection for gravel patch.
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might rearrange things later. You can get a surprising...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly the way to go for now, especially if you might...
Ha, love the detective work. Finding block paving under gravel under concrete is properly cursed layering. At least you know the previous owner was committed to never gardening. Pots are honestly...
Smcask, Mar 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Joao
Mar 27, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people on the earth, but she could be a bit snobbish
My grandmother thought collecting and eating the leaves of weeds was 'common', She also thought going out to the lane was 'common' ... She was a lovely lady, my gran, and one of the kindest people...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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Michael Hewett
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.
This young buck is a magnificent creature, I hope he gets to pass on those great genes.

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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hydrogardener
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper) or the Rest is Politics Podcast (Alistair Campbell...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents Podcast (Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall and Jon Soper)...
Love listening to something whilst travelling or Gardening.Listen to anything from Broadway, West End or Hollywood (massive fan of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2.)I love the News Agents...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is...
We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is worth it to have these colorful little critters flitting about. This is a young non-breeding male.
We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is worth it to have these colorful little critters...
We had not seen a goldfinch in years, so we put out a Niger seed feeder. Now, we have a flock of them and have gone through 20 pounds of Niger seed, and it costs about $2.50 per pound, still it is...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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hydrogardener
Mar 26, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front...
So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front and back without kinking the hose.Now I just need some volunteers in here to come round and water...
So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front and back without kinking the hose.Now I just need...
So out with the old.in with the new.A bit of an extravagance, but it puts itself away with auto recoil, doesn’t get the tangle that stops watering and goes 180 degrees so I can do front...

Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026, Tools And Equipment ... 2
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM

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