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  1. nightofjoy

    Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.

    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you like/dislike. The garden may look fabulous come...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
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  2. BB3

    Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.

    If you are planning to use mycorrhizal fungi, be aware that chemical fertilisers can inhibit their action, so avoid using both at the same time.
    If you are planning to use mycorrhizal fungi, be aware that chemical fertilisers can inhibit their action, so avoid using both at the same time.
    If you are planning to use mycorrhizal fungi, be aware that chemical fertilisers can inhibit their action, so avoid using both at the same time.
    If you are planning to use mycorrhizal fungi, be aware that chemical fertilisers can inhibit their action, so avoid using both at the same time.
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Penny_Forthem that is rough news about potential hackers and anything you have big concerns about, just change all of your passwords - a pain I know but worth the effort.
    @Penny_Forthem that is rough news about potential hackers and anything you have big concerns about, just change all of your passwords - a pain I know but worth the effort.
    @Penny_Forthem that is rough news about potential hackers and anything you have big concerns about, just change all of your passwords - a pain I know but worth the effort.
    @Penny_Forthem that is rough news about potential hackers and anything you have big concerns about, just change all of your passwords - a pain I know but worth the effort.
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Busy-Lizzie, would you bother digging up a ten year old small rose (Little White Pet) and moving it only about a foot sideways? Do you think it would survive? It's in a small flower bed...
    @Busy-Lizzie, would you bother digging up a ten year old small rose (Little White Pet) and moving it only about a foot sideways? Do you think it would survive? It's in a small flower bed surrounded by walls and paving so that's the only option.The Osmanthus bush I've got next to it is getting...
    @Busy-Lizzie, would you bother digging up a ten year old small rose (Little White Pet) and moving it only about a foot sideways? Do you think it would survive? It's in a small flower bed surrounded by walls and paving so that's the only...
    @Busy-Lizzie, would you bother digging up a ten year old small rose (Little White Pet) and moving it only about a foot sideways? Do you think it would survive? It's in a small flower bed...
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  5. JWK
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  6. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to underdamp in terms of damage; moulds act quickly to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
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  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also depends on whether the remaining ballast, sand and...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
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  8. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
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  9. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    I said it was easy.. not cheap :biggrin:
    I said it was easy.. not cheap :biggrin:
    I said it was easy.. not cheap :biggrin:
    I said it was easy.. not cheap :biggrin:
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  10. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    This is a screenshot of my earlier entry as apparently there is some sort of issue with it displaying for some folks - hope this works:
    This is a screenshot of my earlier entry as apparently there is some sort of issue with it displaying for some folks - hope this works:
    This is a screenshot of my earlier entry as apparently there is some sort of issue with it displaying for some folks - hope this works:
    This is a screenshot of my earlier entry as apparently there is some sort of issue with it displaying for some folks - hope this works:
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  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Stayed dry all day until 5pm and now its back to rain again, Jenny namaste
    Stayed dry all day until 5pm and now its back to rain again, Jenny namaste
    Stayed dry all day until 5pm and now its back to rain again, Jenny namaste
    Stayed dry all day until 5pm and now its back to rain again, Jenny namaste
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  12. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left unmolested although well laden with apples.It warranted...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
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  13. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one of the gardeners to spread around the roses (after...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
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  14. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
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  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
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  16. Jblakes

    Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.

    3 yr old thread
    3 yr old thread
    3 yr old thread
    3 yr old thread
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  17. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that...
    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that they will wander off and leave my garden alone on The First of Frebruary. I bought 48 bare root...
    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that they will wander off and leave my garden alone on...
    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that...
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  18. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking the Time to Reply.Kevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
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  19. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
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  20. glosmike

    Potted Blueberries and honeyberries experiences ?

    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If...
    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If you take your cuttings just before that point they'll put more effort into rooting. Temperatures...
    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If you take your cuttings just before that point...
    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If...
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