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  1. 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.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew...
    My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew member of the Lancaster bombers over Germany during WW2. I also worked for several Jewish companies...
    My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew member of the Lancaster bombers over Germany during...
    My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew...
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  3. 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:
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  4. potted

    Hoster's

    It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm...
    It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm birds, hedgehogs etc.
    It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm birds, hedgehogs etc.
    It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm...
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  5. 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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  6. Selleri
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    Like x 15

    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
    Yes, they are far superior than expected and full of buds to boot.
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No...
    Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No bother changing clocks here, we were at a party for GD'S 18th birthday Saturday night so changed...
    Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No bother changing clocks here, we were at a party...
    Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No...
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  8. JWK
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  9. singer61

    New to here

    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
    Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
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  10. 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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  11. 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.
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  12. collinsc

    Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?

    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
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  13. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Patchy cloud and sunny intervals with a moderate breeze from the north west temp 10c feels like 8c
    Patchy cloud and sunny intervals with a moderate breeze from the north west temp 10c feels like 8c
    Patchy cloud and sunny intervals with a moderate breeze from the north west temp 10c feels like 8c
    Patchy cloud and sunny intervals with a moderate breeze from the north west temp 10c feels like 8c
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  14. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of grit, then the compost on top of that.I often forget...
    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of...
    My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
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  15. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to...
    I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to it's main root and then dig that out. If the ivy on the fence is disturbing your neighbour, you...
    I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to it's main root and then dig that out. If the ivy...
    I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to...
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  16. 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...
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  17. 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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  18. 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.
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  19. 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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  20. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
    I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
    I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
    I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
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