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  1. 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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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    A reminder of how the old tale unfolds…The Emperor's New Clothes - Wikipedia
    A reminder of how the old tale unfolds…The Emperor's New Clothes - Wikipedia
    A reminder of how the old tale unfolds…The Emperor's New Clothes - Wikipedia
    A reminder of how the old tale unfolds…The Emperor's New Clothes - Wikipedia
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  3. 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
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  4. 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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  5. potted

    Hoster's

    Hi Is this slug damage, it was not there yesterday, what ever is causing it how can I stop it please.
    Hi Is this slug damage, it was not there yesterday, what ever is causing it how can I stop it please.
    Hi Is this slug damage, it was not there yesterday, what ever is causing it how can I stop it please.
    Hi Is this slug damage, it was not there yesterday, what ever is causing it how can I stop it please.
    hostas (1).JPG bought some pots.JPG hosta's.JPG hosta's (1).JPG hosta's (2).JPG greenhouse (1).JPG
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  6. JWK
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  7. 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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  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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    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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  10. Logan
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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