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  1. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
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  2. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind it being deciduous, is flowering currant, Ribes...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
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  3. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Garden design.jpg upload_2026-2-4_9-53-54.png Bed A.jpeg Bed B.jpeg Bed C.jpeg Bed D.jpeg
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  4. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera found out :noidea:I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is designed to work with Synology Surveillance...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera found out :noidea:I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera...
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  5. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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  6. Penny_Forthem

    Growing strawberries in a raised bed

    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously I'd bought a pack of 3 different kinds, Florence,...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
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  7. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
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  8. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    20260213_145539.jpg CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 30-10-2024 16-01-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 16-04-2014 10-07-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 08-05-2008 12-37-51.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 02-05-2011 14-25-13.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 08-05-2008 10-12-25.JPG
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  9. Nickoslesteros

    Moving a David Austin shrub rose

    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  11. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  12. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good :)Kevin
    HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too :)I made sure to Measure before I...
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  15. JWK
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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
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  16. hi2u_uk

    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...
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  17. Greenlion66

    Old apple trees and water shoots

    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and leaves being taken out. The reason winter pruning...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
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  18. Neil Clements

    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
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  19. Selleri

    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.
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  20. Sian in Belgium

    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.
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