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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Today I cut down my dwarf Pampas grass (not so dwarf after 12 years). It was getting quite wide and untidy so through a combination of secateurs, loppers and a hedge trimmer I have reduced it to a...
Today I cut down my dwarf Pampas grass (not so dwarf after 12 years). It was getting quite wide and untidy so through a combination of secateurs, loppers and a hedge trimmer I have reduced it to a tidy mound. I did this three years ago and it came back well. The clearing up took longer than the...
Today I cut down my dwarf Pampas grass (not so dwarf after 12 years). It was getting quite wide and untidy so through a combination of secateurs, loppers and a hedge trimmer I have reduced it to a tidy mound. I did this three years ago and it...
Today I cut down my dwarf Pampas grass (not so dwarf after 12 years). It was getting quite wide and untidy so through a combination of secateurs, loppers and a hedge trimmer I have reduced it to a...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 40 41 42
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Plantminded
Apr 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Another cool day here with more cloud and still that cold wind blowing. OH has been outside all morning using his mega strimmer on wheels to cut grass in the veg plot and then the started on the...
Another cool day here with more cloud and still that cold wind blowing. OH has been outside all morning using his mega strimmer on wheels to cut grass in the veg plot and then the started on the rest. Had to stop between 12 and 2 so pottered about and had lunch then another hour of work...
Another cool day here with more cloud and still that cold wind blowing. OH has been outside all morning using his mega strimmer on wheels to cut grass in the veg plot and then the started on the rest. Had to stop between 12 and 2 so pottered...
Another cool day here with more cloud and still that cold wind blowing. OH has been outside all morning using his mega strimmer on wheels to cut grass in the veg plot and then the started on the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 89 90 91
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of...
I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of detail. I find his whispering voice slightly off putting.
I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of detail. I find his whispering voice slightly off...
I've always been disappointed with Attenborough's programmes as I know he is basically an animal person, but his life on earth series rarely went into the plant life of the planet in any kind of...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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pete
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Red Bull ... Energy Drinks
As well as the aforementioned Caffeine and Sugar, which you want to avoid imho, most of those drinks are Carbonated which is also not good for the body.A recent tv program tested out these...
As well as the aforementioned Caffeine and Sugar, which you want to avoid imho, most of those drinks are Carbonated which is also not good for the body.A recent tv program tested out these Sports/Energy drinks and the basic conclusion was that they would only be of use to someone , typically...
As well as the aforementioned Caffeine and Sugar, which you want to avoid imho, most of those drinks are Carbonated which is also not good for the body.A recent tv program tested out these Sports/Energy drinks and the basic conclusion was that...
As well as the aforementioned Caffeine and Sugar, which you want to avoid imho, most of those drinks are Carbonated which is also not good for the body.A recent tv program tested out these...
Victoria, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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ricky101
Apr 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Whaaattt?
I thought Trump's latest "plan" was to leave it to others to sort out. According to him, the US has more oil than they know what to do with so he's bored with the whole Iran thing now. Not...
I thought Trump's latest "plan" was to leave it to others to sort out. According to him, the US has more oil than they know what to do with so he's bored with the whole Iran thing now. Not particularly surprising.
I thought Trump's latest "plan" was to leave it to others to sort out. According to him, the US has more oil than they know what to do with so he's bored with the whole Iran thing now. Not particularly surprising.
I thought Trump's latest "plan" was to leave it to others to sort out. According to him, the US has more oil than they know what to do with so he's bored with the whole Iran thing now. Not...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 409 410 411
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Philippa
Apr 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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NigelJ
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Allotment Boy
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Nice enough morning so I put my Anya seed tatties in before the rain came, however we got the timing wrong coming home from the shops, the heavens opened just as we drove into the village, no...
Nice enough morning so I put my Anya seed tatties in before the rain came, however we got the timing wrong coming home from the shops, the heavens opened just as we drove into the village, no coats so a bit damp.
Nice enough morning so I put my Anya seed tatties in before the rain came, however we got the timing wrong coming home from the shops, the heavens opened just as we drove into the village, no coats so a bit damp.
Nice enough morning so I put my Anya seed tatties in before the rain came, however we got the timing wrong coming home from the shops, the heavens opened just as we drove into the village, no...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 138 139 140
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burnie
Apr 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
Andy1965, Mar 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM, Gardening Discussions
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement
Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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BOSullivan
Mar 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
MO Bactor Instant - thoughts
It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Pyracantha removal
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Tidemark
Mar 31, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another day. The parcel is fresh food. Contacting DHL by...
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another...
Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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Tidemark
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Removing Ivy from Fence and ground
That is exactly the plan
That is exactly the plan
That is exactly the plan
That is exactly the plan
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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BOSullivan
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Rat problem
We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the...
We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the night, we sweep up any dropped seeds and hook the feeder high up out of rat range. The two wompost...
We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the night, we sweep up any dropped seeds and hook the...
We have chooks and rats got in under their shed walls and were helping themselves at night despite my putting chilli powder and garlic grains in the feeder so now, when we shut them up for the...
zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year
First white variant of a bluebell that I've seen this year

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 37 38 39
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Scroggin
Apr 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Why not?
I don't want my bones going to china, i like my body to go to Australia for the croc's
I don't want my bones going to china, i like my body to go to Australia for the croc's
I don't want my bones going to china, i like my body to go to Australia for the croc's
I don't want my bones going to china, i like my body to go to Australia for the croc's
Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening
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Jiffy
Apr 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and...
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
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Alisa
Mar 31, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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Ladybird4
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:21 AM

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