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  1. LilyTL

    Identify tree please

    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
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  2. hi2u_uk

    Am i understanding this correctly ?

    It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.:)
    It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.:)
    It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.:)
    It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.:)
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  3. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    Yes, Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is a dependable one for similar growth I have a hedge of about 15 plants in my front garden and they grow to the identical height every year. A self limiting...
    Yes, Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is a dependable one for similar growth I have a hedge of about 15 plants in my front garden and they grow to the identical height every year. A self limiting hedge that only needs chopping down once a year :).
    Yes, Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is a dependable one for similar growth I have a hedge of about 15 plants in my front garden and they grow to the identical height every year. A self limiting hedge that only needs chopping down once a year :).
    Yes, Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is a dependable one for similar growth I have a hedge of about 15 plants in my front garden and they grow to the identical height every year. A self limiting...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
    If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
    If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
    If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that :) I have a picture of them...
    Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that :) I have a picture of them in their dad's hands (yes, I meant hands) shortly after they were born and they were about the size...
    Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that :) I have a picture of them in their dad's hands (yes, I meant hands) shortly...
    Greetings to you all today. Special day for my identical twin great nieces as they reach the age of 20. Where have all those years gone! All of us in the family say that :) I have a picture of them...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @NigelJ Trump is becoming more deranged with every briefing. The only people seemingly unable to see that are those at the top of the US government who are still supporting him.
    @NigelJ Trump is becoming more deranged with every briefing. The only people seemingly unable to see that are those at the top of the US government who are still supporting him.
    @NigelJ Trump is becoming more deranged with every briefing. The only people seemingly unable to see that are those at the top of the US government who are still supporting him.
    @NigelJ Trump is becoming more deranged with every briefing. The only people seemingly unable to see that are those at the top of the US government who are still supporting him.
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  7. Perki

    Phormium which one

    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature plant colour and upright growth I'm looking for. I'll...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature...
    Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ouch... more to plant:
    Ouch... more to plant:
    Ouch... more to plant:
    Ouch... more to plant:
    muscari.png ryllis.png Rosemary1 .jpg IMG_20260109_090426295.jpg Farfugium japonicum (2).JPG Farfugium japonicum.JPG
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Thanks @AuntyRach :) I drove 70 on the way back passing lots of lorries that lighted the second lane. Arrived just at 6 and started working. A bright day despite cloudy with some blue spots in...
    Thanks @AuntyRach :) I drove 70 on the way back passing lots of lorries that lighted the second lane. Arrived just at 6 and started working. A bright day despite cloudy with some blue spots in between. 10c currently but feels colder. Will have a walk after work to get legs stretched :biggrin:Forecast...
    Thanks @AuntyRach :) I drove 70 on the way back passing lots of lorries that lighted the second lane. Arrived just at 6 and started working. A bright day despite cloudy with some blue spots in between. 10c currently but feels colder. Will have a...
    Thanks @AuntyRach :) I drove 70 on the way back passing lots of lorries that lighted the second lane. Arrived just at 6 and started working. A bright day despite cloudy with some blue spots in...
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  10. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes helps to scratch/scrape the leaves before...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
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  11. JWK
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  12. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    upload_2026-3-1_8-47-8.jpeg 20260226_160149.jpg IMG_20260301_111623.jpg DSC05585.jpeg Witch Hazel.jpg Cyclamen coum. Silver leaved variant.jpg
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  13. Ergates

    Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them

    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not know how to gage a pressure cooker as I don’t like...
    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not...
    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
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  14. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took...
    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could only see leaf detail on one half.
    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could...
    From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took...
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
    I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that I have kept from past years just starting to show...
    I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that...
    I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
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  16. potted

    Hoster's

    Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
    Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
    Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
    Your compost looks fine. Most commercial compost has some feed already in it. In a few months you could throw some pelleted chicken manure or growmore on top, but I mostly forget...
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  17. LilyTL
    Friendly x 3

    Hello from France

    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to...
    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to tailor advice - climate and soil make a huge difference to what grows well.
    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to tailor advice - climate and soil make a huge...
    Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to...
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  18. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Do you have any other materials around the garden, can see a few stones in the background. Dry stone wall should be straight forward to do and will last.
    Do you have any other materials around the garden, can see a few stones in the background. Dry stone wall should be straight forward to do and will last.
    Do you have any other materials around the garden, can see a few stones in the background. Dry stone wall should be straight forward to do and will last.
    Do you have any other materials around the garden, can see a few stones in the background. Dry stone wall should be straight forward to do and will last.
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  19. BOSullivan
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  20. mp78

    Low light window planter ideas

    Thanks regarding the dog violets as well, I have loads of them in the back garden. They seem to really love it there in the shady places and also edges of the lawn
    Thanks regarding the dog violets as well, I have loads of them in the back garden. They seem to really love it there in the shady places and also edges of the lawn
    Thanks regarding the dog violets as well, I have loads of them in the back garden. They seem to really love it there in the shady places and also edges of the lawn
    Thanks regarding the dog violets as well, I have loads of them in the back garden. They seem to really love it there in the shady places and also edges of the lawn
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