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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon...
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon shelter, weeded and watered them, but closed it again when cloud came again. I hate to admit it ...
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon shelter, weeded and watered them, but closed it...
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Allotment Boy
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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Jenny namaste
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food being available everywhere. I'd never buy organic...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 44 45 46
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pete
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
I have a vitapod propagator, it was a big birthday present from the family so I can't remember what it cost. Running costs are minimal, I keep it on at +5 only for most of the winter just for...
I have a vitapod propagator, it was a big birthday present from the family so I can't remember what it cost. Running costs are minimal, I keep it on at +5 only for most of the winter just for frost protection for certain plants. Round about now I start to crank up the temperature to start...
I have a vitapod propagator, it was a big birthday present from the family so I can't remember what it cost. Running costs are minimal, I keep it on at +5 only for most of the winter just for frost protection for certain plants. Round about...
I have a vitapod propagator, it was a big birthday present from the family so I can't remember what it cost. Running costs are minimal, I keep it on at +5 only for most of the winter just for...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 10 11 12
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Allotment Boy
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...

PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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CostasK
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.

Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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CanadianLori
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any....
We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any. I hope we don’t.
We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any. I hope we don’t.
We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any....
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 45 46 47
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Blue arbour
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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LittleSparrah
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Herbs that are looking good this week…
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.

Sian in Belgium, Apr 10, 2025, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 2
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Sian in Belgium
Feb 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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wiseowl
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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programmes to watch
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Allotment Boy
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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strongylodon
Feb 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided last year.
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided...
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
Spruce, Feb 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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lizzie27
Feb 11, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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Loofah
Feb 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM

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