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Red robin in a pot
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead material though, it doesn’t last more than a couple of...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Julie2709, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Jenny namaste
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Feb 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Witches Butter
Witches Butter
Witches Butter
Witches Butter

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
tool
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any use . Reply "Not very good but work better after the...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
thriftybri, Feb 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM, Tools And Equipment
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infradig
Feb 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Did I plant this?
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
BB3, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:52 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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JennyJB
Feb 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Household tips
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make that brand distinctive. A colleague of mine was on...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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NigelJ
Feb 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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RESULT OF THE JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the wedding next day
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the...
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM, Photo Competitions
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 2, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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What's Cooking Today??
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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CanadianLori
Feb 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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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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
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
Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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pete
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:14 PM

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