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  1. collinsc

    Magpie attack! Magpies pulling strands from trees

    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
    collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:13 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! :hapydancsmil:Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat! :biggrin:
    Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! :hapydancsmil:Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat! :biggrin:
    Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! :hapydancsmil:Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat! :biggrin:
    Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! :hapydancsmil:Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat! :biggrin:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
  3. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits :)
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits :)
    I watched it one and a half times :) I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Mar 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
  4. 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...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 87 88 89
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 30, 2026 at 6:50 AM
  5. collinsc

    Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?

    The dieing growth points aren't normally seen as the lower leaves cover it once it's been pulled out, so it appears quite healthy unless you know it's not. The same goes with the mushy stems, I...
    The dieing growth points aren't normally seen as the lower leaves cover it once it's been pulled out, so it appears quite healthy unless you know it's not. The same goes with the mushy stems, I cut one down a couple of weeks ago but by September the bottom will be covered in new heads and make...
    The dieing growth points aren't normally seen as the lower leaves cover it once it's been pulled out, so it appears quite healthy unless you know it's not. The same goes with the mushy stems, I cut one down a couple of weeks ago but by September...
    The dieing growth points aren't normally seen as the lower leaves cover it once it's been pulled out, so it appears quite healthy unless you know it's not. The same goes with the mushy stems, I...
    collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Mar 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
  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.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 405 406 407
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    KT53
    Mar 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM
  7. 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.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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    KT53
    Mar 30, 2026 at 11:12 AM
  8. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    waterbut
    Mar 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
  9. 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...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Philippa
    Mar 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Milder night, sunny first thing and now it's clouding over. 12c
    Milder night, sunny first thing and now it's clouding over. 12c
    Milder night, sunny first thing and now it's clouding over. 12c
    Milder night, sunny first thing and now it's clouding over. 12c
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 135 136 137
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    JWK
    Mar 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
  11. 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...
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Mar 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM
  12. Selleri

    Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please

    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
    Selleri, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM, Other Plants
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    NigelJ
    Mar 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
  13. 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...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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    cactus_girl
    Mar 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM
  14. 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...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Mar 30, 2026 at 11:06 AM
  15. 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.
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Identification Area
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
  16. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle....
    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle. If there are more than a few, consider using a weed and feed product like Miracle Gro 4 in 1 which...
    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle. If there are more than a few, consider using a weed...
    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle....
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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    Plantminded
    Mar 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
  17. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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    Plantminded
    Mar 29, 2026 at 11:45 AM
  18. 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 /...
    Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Perki
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
  19. 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.:)
    hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM
  20. 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
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    8,280
    Alisa
    Mar 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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