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Moving a David Austin shrub rose
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Nickoslesteros, Feb 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM, Gardening Discussions
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wiseowl
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Hedychium question
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium, roscoea etc...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium,...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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5
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92
CarolineL
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above the Paving Level so they definately need Lifting,...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM, Other Plants
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147
Kevin Cowans
Feb 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Clematis planning
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the plant growing up , its not something I've done with...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
Robodendron, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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96
Perki
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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?
Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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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!
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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katecat58
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Notwellygood
Feb 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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.
cc120, Jul 27, 2025, Identification Area
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Ergates
Feb 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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646
CarolineL
Feb 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Whaaattt?
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Planting a new fruit tree
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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199
JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 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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710
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
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
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
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All you want to know about hedgehogs....
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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madpenguin
Feb 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM

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