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Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?
Ok, so I’ve had a night to sleep on it, always a good thing (though I’m sure I’ll be back into crisis mode tomorrow!)So, on a fairly limited budget, i think my money will be better spent on...
Ok, so I’ve had a night to sleep on it, always a good thing (though I’m sure I’ll be back into crisis mode tomorrow!)So, on a fairly limited budget, i think my money will be better spent on getting some good hardworking shrubs into the garden. I’m also, as @Perki suggested, going to embrace...
Ok, so I’ve had a night to sleep on it, always a good thing (though I’m sure I’ll be back into crisis mode tomorrow!)So, on a fairly limited budget, i think my money will be better spent on getting some good hardworking shrubs into the garden....
Ok, so I’ve had a night to sleep on it, always a good thing (though I’m sure I’ll be back into crisis mode tomorrow!)So, on a fairly limited budget, i think my money will be better spent on...

latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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latimer
Mar 2, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".

shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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Plantminded
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina
Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
Kevin Cowans, Mar 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Plant ideas please
Hello I had bamboo against the fence in-between the two cherry trees but took it all out last year as I found it too much. Id like some colour here and a plant that grows to hide the fence. Any...
Hello I had bamboo against the fence in-between the two cherry trees but took it all out last year as I found it too much. Id like some colour here and a plant that grows to hide the fence. Any recommendations please. The sun is behind the fence and anything under the fence panel gets a small...
Hello I had bamboo against the fence in-between the two cherry trees but took it all out last year as I found it too much. Id like some colour here and a plant that grows to hide the fence. Any recommendations please. The sun is behind the fence...
Hello I had bamboo against the fence in-between the two cherry trees but took it all out last year as I found it too much. Id like some colour here and a plant that grows to hide the fence. Any...

Danny1978, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Danny1978
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Ideas for shady front garden....
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for that area.
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for...
I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten...
machtucker, Feb 17, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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324
Peony Lover
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes...
Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes a terrible mess of vehicles, outside furniture and plants ... but it is wet and we need that. It is...
Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes a terrible mess of vehicles, outside furniture and...
Yes, Simone, you are correct, Sahara dust ... we are not far from Morocco.This morning we are overcast with the dust and 12c. We are forecast with the dirty dust rain this afternoon. It makes...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 97 98 99
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Victoria
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Plants for memorial area
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Peony Lover
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning to you all!A rainy week has been forecast, but we have a watery sun this morning. My bike has a flattée this morning, so it is a walk about for Fizz - hopefully not backwards!I...
Good morning to you all!A rainy week has been forecast, but we have a watery sun this morning. My bike has a flattée this morning, so it is a walk about for Fizz - hopefully not backwards!I wish you all an excellent start to the week.
Good morning to you all!A rainy week has been forecast, but we have a watery sun this morning. My bike has a flattée this morning, so it is a walk about for Fizz - hopefully not backwards!I wish you all an excellent start to the week.
Good morning to you all!A rainy week has been forecast, but we have a watery sun this morning. My bike has a flattée this morning, so it is a walk about for Fizz - hopefully not backwards!I...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 62 63 64
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Tui34
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
Clever magpies! I find lots of nest size twigs dropped on the lawn. They love acer tree twigs as they are bendy. Before mowing I have to clear them off the lawn.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 22 23 24
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cactus_girl
Mar 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Orchids - transparent pots or not?
I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
The Bird Lady, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!
@Bluebell Q I'm afraid it looks pretty bad (although difficult to see details of foliage). It's possible wet conditions have done for it, and acacias don't recover well. Have a look to see if it...
@Bluebell Q I'm afraid it looks pretty bad (although difficult to see details of foliage). It's possible wet conditions have done for it, and acacias don't recover well. Have a look to see if it has any seedpods on it. They grow very fast from seed, so you could soon have a decent replacement.
@Bluebell Q I'm afraid it looks pretty bad (although difficult to see details of foliage). It's possible wet conditions have done for it, and acacias don't recover well. Have a look to see if it has any seedpods on it. They grow very fast from...
@Bluebell Q I'm afraid it looks pretty bad (although difficult to see details of foliage). It's possible wet conditions have done for it, and acacias don't recover well. Have a look to see if it...
Bluebell Q, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM, Trees
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CarolineL
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Thank you @ViewAheadI am pretty certain that "gold" refers to the stamens. The fruit is mostly green. It does get lighter in colour as it matures but I still wouldn't call it gold, it's more...
Thank you @ViewAheadI am pretty certain that "gold" refers to the stamens. The fruit is mostly green. It does get lighter in colour as it matures but I still wouldn't call it gold, it's more like a greenish yellow.
Thank you @ViewAheadI am pretty certain that "gold" refers to the stamens. The fruit is mostly green. It does get lighter in colour as it matures but I still wouldn't call it gold, it's more like a greenish yellow.
Thank you @ViewAheadI am pretty certain that "gold" refers to the stamens. The fruit is mostly green. It does get lighter in colour as it matures but I still wouldn't call it gold, it's more...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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CostasK
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 21 22 23
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Ladybird4
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
Good question, it's an American bred hybrid from Nuncio's nursery and I picked it up at small nursery in Cornwall. Flower stems can be a bit weak for the flower head.
shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the end off.
For milk dispensers in canteens and rest areas the milk still comes in a bag in a box, 10 L at a time if I remember right. The bag has a "spout" that after fitting in the dispenser you snip the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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958
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28,758
NigelJ
Mar 2, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and containers. There are also tomatoes for hanging...
They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and sweet pea varieties bred for hanging baskets and...
They all grow well in large tubs and planters, but you will need to keep on top of the watering. There are dwarf varieties of French, Runner (Hestia) and Broad beans, dwarf forms of sunflower and...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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NigelJ
Mar 2, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Showy natives
Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I...
Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I have had many of them and they liked clay soil.I have a Mullein seed package and start to sow them...
Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I have had many of them and they liked clay soil.I...
Lovely list of flowers. I'm afraid, Bellflowers never worked in my summer-dry concrete-like clay soil. If you plant them, make sure you have the right soil and they like water. Apart from that, I...

Adam I, Mar 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Whaaattt?
They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through the town and over the medway bridge to the market,...
They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old pictures are around of sheep being driven through...
They always had a so called cattle market here when I was young, TBH I never saw it or went there, no point, never knew it was about animals going to slaughter, as I'm sure most were.Some old...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 361 362 363
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pete
Mar 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)
The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration haha. I picked up a couple of heucherella marmalade and...
The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look like lettuce when in their green colouration...
The grasses suggested do look very and smoothing to the surrounding area. I think I'll add them against the fence which is a bit of a wider border.I'm glad it isnt just me who thinks they look...
Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Adam1303
Mar 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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KT53
Mar 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM

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