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Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Neil Clements
Feb 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Whaaattt?
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Selleri
Feb 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
A happy little Rose problem
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to provide ample parking space. I don't have a car so...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...

Selleri, Jan 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM, Roses
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Selleri
Feb 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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Michael Hewett
Feb 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Locked
JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.

shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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hydrogardener
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
This was on the local TV news last night: South East Water currently has a hosepipe ban (Temporary Use Ban) in place for customers in Kent and Sussex, introduced in July 2025 due to low reservoir...
This was on the local TV news last night: South East Water currently has a hosepipe ban (Temporary Use Ban) in place for customers in Kent and Sussex, introduced in July 2025 due to low reservoir levels and high demand from dry weather, though it's under review as of early 2026 despite recent...
This was on the local TV news last night: South East Water currently has a hosepipe ban (Temporary Use Ban) in place for customers in Kent and Sussex, introduced in July 2025 due to low reservoir levels and high demand from dry weather, though...
This was on the local TV news last night: South East Water currently has a hosepipe ban (Temporary Use Ban) in place for customers in Kent and Sussex, introduced in July 2025 due to low reservoir...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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john558
Feb 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Pruning roses
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Stuarta99, Dec 4, 2025, Roses
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Stuarta99
Jan 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Mass grafting some apples
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
Adam I, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM, Trees ... 2
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pete
Jan 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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What an eejit!
How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or...
How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or high viz yellow. And if it flashes when you whistle, that'd be fine. If they can do it for phones, why...
How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or high viz yellow. And if it flashes when you whistle,...
How does an escaped gardening glove work it's way down to the bottom of the wheelie bin? And whose bright idea was it to make gardening kit green or brown? I want my kit to be dayglow orange or...
BB3, Jan 21, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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BB3
Jan 31, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants
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pete
Jan 31, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.
Easily done.
Easily done.
Easily done.
Easily done.
Jblakes, Feb 6, 2023, New Members Introduction ... 2
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pete
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Sitting at the kitchen table yesterday doing Le Mot, we noticed a couple of starlings on the feeders. Then more arrived and settled on trees in the orchard. We got up to look more closely and saw...
Sitting at the kitchen table yesterday doing Le Mot, we noticed a couple of starlings on the feeders. Then more arrived and settled on trees in the orchard. We got up to look more closely and saw loads of them also on the ground and in the next field. Went upstairs to look out of the back window...
Sitting at the kitchen table yesterday doing Le Mot, we noticed a couple of starlings on the feeders. Then more arrived and settled on trees in the orchard. We got up to look more closely and saw loads of them also on the ground and in the next...
Sitting at the kitchen table yesterday doing Le Mot, we noticed a couple of starlings on the feeders. Then more arrived and settled on trees in the orchard. We got up to look more closely and saw...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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On the Levels
Feb 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Little_Weed
Jan 30, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Land /Water Wildlife
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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strongylodon
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked a crab apple. I don't really want to fight nature...
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked...
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
BB3, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM, Trees
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BB3
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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...
Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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infradig
Jan 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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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...

shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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shiney
Jan 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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.
Alisa, Jan 24, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Alisa
Jan 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM

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