1. Forum News
    NEW SOFTWARE & SERVER IS COMING!
    Please click on the link below to get the most up to date information: CLICK HERE

Recent Posts

Title
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them and post it for you. We do it quite often.If...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
    Replies:
    881
    Views:
    25,934
  2. BB3

    Why don't they ...

    Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush :biggrin:.
    Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush :biggrin:.
    Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush :biggrin:.
    Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush :biggrin:.
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    92
  3. Fat Controller

    Hardy fuchsia?

    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that is a task for this year
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that...
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    297
  4. Loofah
    Sticky
    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the...
    After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the homeward trip was awful. Still didn't spoil the day overall, amazingly some plants found their way into...
    After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the homeward trip was awful. Still didn't spoil the day...
    After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the...
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
    Replies:
    856
    Views:
    30,662
  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself...
    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself would look not good, think I would need a few in a shallow dish to look good, been curious with...
    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself would look not good, think I would need a few in a...
    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself...
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    25
  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    Replies:
    5,313
    Views:
    207,042
  7. JWK
    Replies:
    301
    Views:
    11,589
  8. Howard Stone

    Is there a repeat flowering weeping standard rose listed for sale in the UK?

    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    72
  9. NigelJ
    Like x 14

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    2,493
  10. simone_in_wiltshire

    Acer in trouble

    I were going to say hold on for now until you've posted some pictures of the black stems. What variety of Acer was it some seem to be more vulnerable than others to disease especially the coral...
    I were going to say hold on for now until you've posted some pictures of the black stems. What variety of Acer was it some seem to be more vulnerable than others to disease especially the coral bark variety's?The white stems look like natural winter dieback its very common.The black stems...
    I were going to say hold on for now until you've posted some pictures of the black stems. What variety of Acer was it some seem to be more vulnerable than others to disease especially the coral bark variety's?The white stems look like natural...
    I were going to say hold on for now until you've posted some pictures of the black stems. What variety of Acer was it some seem to be more vulnerable than others to disease especially the coral...
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    72
  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Replies:
    225
    Views:
    17,776
  12. Busy-Lizzie
    Sticky

    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of the owners.
    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of...
    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
    Replies:
    212
    Views:
    15,945
  13. simone_in_wiltshire
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the Cercis and hammered a fat stake in but it stood out...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
    tetrapanax.png DSC_1326.JPG DSC_1276.JPG 20260104_132736.jpg 20260106_132404.jpg 20260106_132356.jpg
    Replies:
    294
    Views:
    11,092
  14. Fat Controller
    Sticky
    Like x 9

    Migration to NEW software & server

    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    509
  15. JWK
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
    Replies:
    1,340
    Views:
    20,688
  16. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    2,535
  17. Logan
    Replies:
    447
    Views:
    27,650
  18. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    336
  19. Thevictorian

    Hydrangea anomala "bright side"

    Hi, another climbing hydrangea question, does anyone grow "bright side"? It is another plant I was given, not something I'd personally buy but am willing to see if I'm wrong. When I received it...
    Hi, another climbing hydrangea question, does anyone grow "bright side"? It is another plant I was given, not something I'd personally buy but am willing to see if I'm wrong. When I received it the leaves were quite scorched. I don't know if this was because it was in a pot and last summer was...
    Hi, another climbing hydrangea question, does anyone grow "bright side"? It is another plant I was given, not something I'd personally buy but am willing to see if I'm wrong. When I received it the leaves were quite scorched. I don't know if this...
    Hi, another climbing hydrangea question, does anyone grow "bright side"? It is another plant I was given, not something I'd personally buy but am willing to see if I'm wrong. When I received it...
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    30
  20. Thevictorian

    Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'roseum'

    Hi, does anyone grow schizophragma hydrangeoides? I was given one some years back and it's done well but not been in its forever spot yet. Was wondering how and where people are growing it? I know...
    Hi, does anyone grow schizophragma hydrangeoides? I was given one some years back and it's done well but not been in its forever spot yet. Was wondering how and where people are growing it? I know it would do well up a tree and that they grow massive but despite it seemingly loving the full sun...
    Hi, does anyone grow schizophragma hydrangeoides? I was given one some years back and it's done well but not been in its forever spot yet. Was wondering how and where people are growing it? I know it would do well up a tree and that they grow...
    Hi, does anyone grow schizophragma hydrangeoides? I was given one some years back and it's done well but not been in its forever spot yet. Was wondering how and where people are growing it? I know...
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    30
Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice