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  1. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and hand trowel should be adequate for that area,...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
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  2. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that sometimes need thinning out. I agree they all taste much...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
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  3. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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  4. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and be sowing them ever since.
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats with my Gardeners World magazine 4 years ago and...
    There Caroline I bought the same propagator as you, you got me to buy one.Anyway I have 72 modules, so have 18x Cosmos 18x Snapdragon 18x Calendula 18x Chilli. The Chilli plant I got free seats...
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  5. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    In spite of a damp start we had a good long morning in the garden. Lots of cutting back and tidying. The green bin is full, ready for collection tomorrow. We also moved some more pots with...
    In spite of a damp start we had a good long morning in the garden. Lots of cutting back and tidying. The green bin is full, ready for collection tomorrow. We also moved some more pots with bulbs into sunny spots to make the most of the display.
    In spite of a damp start we had a good long morning in the garden. Lots of cutting back and tidying. The green bin is full, ready for collection tomorrow. We also moved some more pots with bulbs into sunny spots to make the most of the display.
    In spite of a damp start we had a good long morning in the garden. Lots of cutting back and tidying. The green bin is full, ready for collection tomorrow. We also moved some more pots with...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is sunny and 48f 8c . Wow! I hope lots of snow melts. We need a break.
    It is sunny and 48f 8c . Wow! I hope lots of snow melts. We need a break.
    It is sunny and 48f 8c . Wow! I hope lots of snow melts. We need a break.
    It is sunny and 48f 8c . Wow! I hope lots of snow melts. We need a break.
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  8. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I enjoyed when I watched it in 2021 @AnniD - quite possibly I may watch it again.
    I enjoyed when I watched it in 2021 @AnniD - quite possibly I may watch it again.
    I enjoyed when I watched it in 2021 @AnniD - quite possibly I may watch it again.
    I enjoyed when I watched it in 2021 @AnniD - quite possibly I may watch it again.
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  9. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice and plump and I get good germination. The actual...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all.Well I did make it to Canasta today and my partner and I won what was a very nip and tuck game. I managed to dodge a really heavy shower on the way home. Happy doggy birthday Fizz! That...
    Hello all.Well I did make it to Canasta today and my partner and I won what was a very nip and tuck game. I managed to dodge a really heavy shower on the way home. Happy doggy birthday Fizz! That is a grand age for a dog Sorry that your back has started playing up @Obelix-Vendée and speaking of...
    Hello all.Well I did make it to Canasta today and my partner and I won what was a very nip and tuck game. I managed to dodge a really heavy shower on the way home. Happy doggy birthday Fizz! That is a grand age for a dog Sorry that your back has...
    Hello all.Well I did make it to Canasta today and my partner and I won what was a very nip and tuck game. I managed to dodge a really heavy shower on the way home. Happy doggy birthday Fizz! That...
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  11. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we shall see. Have been very lucky with planting so far.
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
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  12. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
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  13. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
    I need vodka..
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
    Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! :hapydancsmil: A rare event in the last two months!
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  15. JWK
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  16. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years...
    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years than I care to mention! Nerine bulbs need to be planted really high with a good 1/3 of the bulb out...
    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years than I care to mention! Nerine bulbs need to be...
    The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years...
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  17. BB3

    Variegated lavender pruning

    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
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  18. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
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  19. Plantminded
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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
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