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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
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  2. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    Plants in containers need good drainage, then they'll be all right. Try to raise the containers off the ground if you can, it might help drainage. You can get little feet to put under pots, or use...
    Plants in containers need good drainage, then they'll be all right. Try to raise the containers off the ground if you can, it might help drainage. You can get little feet to put under pots, or use small bricks. You can also, if not too heavy, slide them against a wall or under some shrubs. Most...
    Plants in containers need good drainage, then they'll be all right. Try to raise the containers off the ground if you can, it might help drainage. You can get little feet to put under pots, or use small bricks. You can also, if not too heavy,...
    Plants in containers need good drainage, then they'll be all right. Try to raise the containers off the ground if you can, it might help drainage. You can get little feet to put under pots, or use...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Gosh that's very good value for money for two people @Penny_Forthem, we paid that per person last year. We've noticed that the special offers this year so far are now more expensive. Perhaps we...
    Gosh that's very good value for money for two people @Penny_Forthem, we paid that per person last year. We've noticed that the special offers this year so far are now more expensive. Perhaps we should go to Anglesey!I've had a nice day, took it easy as my shoulder was a bit achey after...
    Gosh that's very good value for money for two people @Penny_Forthem, we paid that per person last year. We've noticed that the special offers this year so far are now more expensive. Perhaps we should go to Anglesey!I've had a nice day, took it...
    Gosh that's very good value for money for two people @Penny_Forthem, we paid that per person last year. We've noticed that the special offers this year so far are now more expensive. Perhaps we...
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  4. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they are opposites.:scratch:
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they...
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
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  6. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
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  7. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I think they'd have gone up from where they were, yes - if folks were allowed to choose as the products themselves improved (see the difference between a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Taycan as an example) then...
    I think they'd have gone up from where they were, yes - if folks were allowed to choose as the products themselves improved (see the difference between a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Taycan as an example) then many folks would adopt them naturally as they can make sense to some. As it stands, with the cost...
    I think they'd have gone up from where they were, yes - if folks were allowed to choose as the products themselves improved (see the difference between a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Taycan as an example) then many folks would adopt them naturally as they can...
    I think they'd have gone up from where they were, yes - if folks were allowed to choose as the products themselves improved (see the difference between a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Taycan as an example) then...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
    We had a surprise two hours of sun this afternoon followed by a burst of rain. High today of 14c briefly , Overcast and 12.5c now and showers forecast later.
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  9. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
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  10. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
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  11. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent....
    I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent. Mulberries taste stunning. Common denominator, none of them store or package well. The food we eat these...
    I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent. Mulberries taste stunning. Common denominator, none of...
    I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent....
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
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  13. Fof

    Hedychium question

    Gardnerianum, Tara, and densiflora are the only ones that flower for me early enough, having said that I've ordered a new variety, to me, this year, griffithianum.
    Gardnerianum, Tara, and densiflora are the only ones that flower for me early enough, having said that I've ordered a new variety, to me, this year, griffithianum.
    Gardnerianum, Tara, and densiflora are the only ones that flower for me early enough, having said that I've ordered a new variety, to me, this year, griffithianum.
    Gardnerianum, Tara, and densiflora are the only ones that flower for me early enough, having said that I've ordered a new variety, to me, this year, griffithianum.
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  14. JWK
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
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  16. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
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  17. Kevin Cowans

    Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.When I had the Patio, Paving and Setts re-laid, due to Poor Work by the previous Landscapers, the Levels were adjusted.Due to this the Borders in the Lower part...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.When I had the Patio, Paving and Setts re-laid, due to Poor Work by the previous Landscapers, the Levels were adjusted.Due to this the Borders in the Lower part of the Garden were lower than previously.This has meant that the Soil Levels in some Borders were...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.When I had the Patio, Paving and Setts re-laid, due to Poor Work by the previous Landscapers, the Levels were adjusted.Due to this the Borders in the Lower part of the Garden were lower than previously.This...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.When I had the Patio, Paving and Setts re-laid, due to Poor Work by the previous Landscapers, the Levels were adjusted.Due to this the Borders in the Lower part...
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
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  19. cc120

    Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
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  20. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
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