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Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
It depends what you are growing. Established shrubs and trees don’t really need anything. Some perennials and grasses grow better in impoverished soil, too much nitrogen encourages lax, leafy...
It depends what you are growing. Established shrubs and trees don’t really need anything. Some perennials and grasses grow better in impoverished soil, too much nitrogen encourages lax, leafy growth, attractive to slugs and snails, at the expense of flowering. Rather than using fertilisers I...
It depends what you are growing. Established shrubs and trees don’t really need anything. Some perennials and grasses grow better in impoverished soil, too much nitrogen encourages lax, leafy growth, attractive to slugs and snails, at the expense...
It depends what you are growing. Established shrubs and trees don’t really need anything. Some perennials and grasses grow better in impoverished soil, too much nitrogen encourages lax, leafy...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Beetroot and Chard always look fairly decorative IMO. Runner beans have good flowers, you can get bicoloured ones I believe and white as well as the usual red or pink. Broad beans have slightly...
Beetroot and Chard always look fairly decorative IMO. Runner beans have good flowers, you can get bicoloured ones I believe and white as well as the usual red or pink. Broad beans have slightly scented flowers. Even a few Courgettes dotted around with their big leaves and flowers.
Beetroot and Chard always look fairly decorative IMO. Runner beans have good flowers, you can get bicoloured ones I believe and white as well as the usual red or pink. Broad beans have slightly scented flowers. Even a few Courgettes dotted around...
Beetroot and Chard always look fairly decorative IMO. Runner beans have good flowers, you can get bicoloured ones I believe and white as well as the usual red or pink. Broad beans have slightly...
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening
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pete
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Wonderful ! Now that's how mine used to look I'm going to give it some fresh compost and a good feed this year.
Wonderful ! Now that's how mine used to look I'm going to give it some fresh compost and a good feed this year.
Wonderful ! Now that's how mine used to look I'm going to give it some fresh compost and a good feed this year.
Wonderful ! Now that's how mine used to look I'm going to give it some fresh compost and a good feed this year.
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Michael Hewett
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent,...
It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent, though they do charge for entry which I don't think they should, really.
It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent, though they do charge for entry which I don't think...
It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent,...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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LG_
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Planting a new fruit tree
Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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infradig
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this...
I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this afternoon when Dewi was fast asleep under the bed ... you have to laugh
I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this afternoon when Dewi was fast asleep under the bed ... you...
I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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Michael Hewett
Feb 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the...
OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the traffic lights on the main road weren’t too bad. Annoying, there was a cloudburst just as I was...
OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the traffic lights on the main road weren’t too bad....
OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 35 36 37
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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Fat Controller
Feb 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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Philippa
Feb 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Selleri
Feb 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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strongylodon
Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Improving drainage help
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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infradig
Feb 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Osmanthus fragrans
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
Victoria, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Other Plants
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Rose Gauntlet
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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NigelJ
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Whaaattt?
I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Jiffy
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings

shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Selleri
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM, Trees
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pete
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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Stephen Southwest
Feb 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)
Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Spruce
Feb 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM

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