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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few...
    I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few sun climates and had three schools in Sao Paulo trying them which is at about 2,500 ft. Those in...
    I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few sun climates and had three schools in Sao Paulo...
    I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few...
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  2. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  3. BB3

    How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?

    If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI...
    If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI OverviewSplitting Begonia boliviensis is best done in early spring as tubers start growing, by cutting the...
    If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI OverviewSplitting Begonia boliviensis is best done in...
    If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI...
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  4. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
    I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
    I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
    I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well it rained not snowed and it should be a dry day...
    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well...
    Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
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  6. BezzaDougal

    Plants for memorial area

    Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
    Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
    Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
    Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
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  7. Notwellygood

    Unknown seedling

    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and...
    Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and over the weekend.
    Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and over the weekend.
    Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and...
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Don't forget, a UK pint is 20 fl. oz. (bigger than a US pint which is 16 fl. oz.) I don't know whether Canada uses UK or US pints (or something different).
    Don't forget, a UK pint is 20 fl. oz. (bigger than a US pint which is 16 fl. oz.) I don't know whether Canada uses UK or US pints (or something different).
    Don't forget, a UK pint is 20 fl. oz. (bigger than a US pint which is 16 fl. oz.) I don't know whether Canada uses UK or US pints (or something different).
    Don't forget, a UK pint is 20 fl. oz. (bigger than a US pint which is 16 fl. oz.) I don't know whether Canada uses UK or US pints (or something different).
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  10. machtucker

    Ideas for shady front garden....

    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
    @GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's :heehee:
    Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's :heehee:
    Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's :heehee:
    Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's :heehee:
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  13. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    In situ: :)
    In situ: :)
    In situ: :)
    In situ: :)
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  14. JWK
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  15. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
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  16. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    @NigelJ yes, the leaves, though lovely in themselves, do hide the "mice". I used to have to search for them in a previous garden - and it didn't spread for me (not as good a gardener as you!) As...
    @NigelJ yes, the leaves, though lovely in themselves, do hide the "mice". I used to have to search for them in a previous garden - and it didn't spread for me (not as good a gardener as you!) As with hellebores, it would be good to have a position to grow them near eye level.
    @NigelJ yes, the leaves, though lovely in themselves, do hide the "mice". I used to have to search for them in a previous garden - and it didn't spread for me (not as good a gardener as you!) As with hellebores, it would be good to have a...
    @NigelJ yes, the leaves, though lovely in themselves, do hide the "mice". I used to have to search for them in a previous garden - and it didn't spread for me (not as good a gardener as you!) As...
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  17. Tidemark
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their...
    That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their pets and their rescuers needlessly at risk.
    That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their pets and their rescuers needlessly at risk.
    That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their...
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  18. Pe7e

    Overwhelmed by my garden

    Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm in the Midlands. The garden is south facing.I quite like the idea of wild flowers in area two. The grass in that area is pretty patchy. Last year I...
    Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm in the Midlands. The garden is south facing.I quite like the idea of wild flowers in area two. The grass in that area is pretty patchy. Last year I cleared part of it (the left hand patch) and planted potatoes. I tried unsuccessfully to grow green...
    Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm in the Midlands. The garden is south facing.I quite like the idea of wild flowers in area two. The grass in that area is pretty patchy. Last year I cleared part of it (the left hand patch) and...
    Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm in the Midlands. The garden is south facing.I quite like the idea of wild flowers in area two. The grass in that area is pretty patchy. Last year I...
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  19. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
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  20. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
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