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  1. Logan
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  2. Sian in Belgium

    Ideas for what herbs and veg I can grow in raised beds in shade

    Alpine strawberries do really well in partial shade, they actually prefer it to full sun. Gooseberries are worth a go too, they're one of the few fruit bushes that genuinely don't mind a shadier spot.
    Alpine strawberries do really well in partial shade, they actually prefer it to full sun. Gooseberries are worth a go too, they're one of the few fruit bushes that genuinely don't mind a shadier spot.
    Alpine strawberries do really well in partial shade, they actually prefer it to full sun. Gooseberries are worth a go too, they're one of the few fruit bushes that genuinely don't mind a shadier spot.
    Alpine strawberries do really well in partial shade, they actually prefer it to full sun. Gooseberries are worth a go too, they're one of the few fruit bushes that genuinely don't mind a shadier spot.
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  3. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    We are more like @Michael Hewett in that we tend to like most plants and find many self seed in our garden. Mrs Shiney likes plants with variegated leaves as they are superb for flower arranging....
    We are more like @Michael Hewett in that we tend to like most plants and find many self seed in our garden. Mrs Shiney likes plants with variegated leaves as they are superb for flower arranging. She does a lot of flower arranging, gives demos and talks on it and many flower arrangers have...
    We are more like @Michael Hewett in that we tend to like most plants and find many self seed in our garden. Mrs Shiney likes plants with variegated leaves as they are superb for flower arranging. She does a lot of flower arranging, gives demos...
    We are more like @Michael Hewett in that we tend to like most plants and find many self seed in our garden. Mrs Shiney likes plants with variegated leaves as they are superb for flower arranging....
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  4. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    it makes a lot of sense!! Thanks for sharing your opinión!! :yay:
    it makes a lot of sense!! Thanks for sharing your opinión!! :yay:
    it makes a lot of sense!! Thanks for sharing your opinión!! :yay:
    it makes a lot of sense!! Thanks for sharing your opinión!! :yay:
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  5. paulkane1

    Raised Bed Help needed?

    Those windows would make a brilliant cold frame, honestly probably more useful than as bed sides. For the raised bed itself, about 30cm deep is plenty for most veg. You could get some lettuce,...
    Those windows would make a brilliant cold frame, honestly probably more useful than as bed sides. For the raised bed itself, about 30cm deep is plenty for most veg. You could get some lettuce, radish and spring onions going now and they'll be fine under fleece if it's still chilly where you are.
    Those windows would make a brilliant cold frame, honestly probably more useful than as bed sides. For the raised bed itself, about 30cm deep is plenty for most veg. You could get some lettuce, radish and spring onions going now and they'll be...
    Those windows would make a brilliant cold frame, honestly probably more useful than as bed sides. For the raised bed itself, about 30cm deep is plenty for most veg. You could get some lettuce,...
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  6. Selleri
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    Just for fun- you win the lottery and... what would you get for your garden?

    Mega bucks would mean moving somewhere warm, but just a million would mean I'd stay where I am but just do things I'd like, heated greenhouse would be nice, but I think I'd just wish it had...
    Mega bucks would mean moving somewhere warm, but just a million would mean I'd stay where I am but just do things I'd like, heated greenhouse would be nice, but I think I'd just wish it had happened earlier mostly.
    Mega bucks would mean moving somewhere warm, but just a million would mean I'd stay where I am but just do things I'd like, heated greenhouse would be nice, but I think I'd just wish it had happened earlier mostly.
    Mega bucks would mean moving somewhere warm, but just a million would mean I'd stay where I am but just do things I'd like, heated greenhouse would be nice, but I think I'd just wish it had...
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone. Beautiful pink sky this morning and its still only 3°C outside so I do hope the forecasted nice weather for this week materialises. Looking forward to getting out into the...
    Good morning everyone. Beautiful pink sky this morning and its still only 3°C outside so I do hope the forecasted nice weather for this week materialises. Looking forward to getting out into the garden today - still got tidying up to do. Whatever you have planned - and I know @Liriodendron will...
    Good morning everyone. Beautiful pink sky this morning and its still only 3°C outside so I do hope the forecasted nice weather for this week materialises. Looking forward to getting out into the garden today - still got tidying up to do....
    Good morning everyone. Beautiful pink sky this morning and its still only 3°C outside so I do hope the forecasted nice weather for this week materialises. Looking forward to getting out into the...
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  8. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    So there is @Plantminded, and it's huge. I never even noticed it but then I don't care for phormiums!
    So there is @Plantminded, and it's huge. I never even noticed it but then I don't care for phormiums!
    So there is @Plantminded, and it's huge. I never even noticed it but then I don't care for phormiums!
    So there is @Plantminded, and it's huge. I never even noticed it but then I don't care for phormiums!
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The compost we had bought and sowed seeds.......RUBBISH! The dwarf french beans rotted out, the maize started and then rotted out and on goes the sad story. Even repotting some house plants had to...
    The compost we had bought and sowed seeds.......RUBBISH! The dwarf french beans rotted out, the maize started and then rotted out and on goes the sad story. Even repotting some house plants had to be redone because the compost went mouldy in a day. What is wrong with compost these days?
    The compost we had bought and sowed seeds.......RUBBISH! The dwarf french beans rotted out, the maize started and then rotted out and on goes the sad story. Even repotting some house plants had to be redone because the compost went mouldy in a...
    The compost we had bought and sowed seeds.......RUBBISH! The dwarf french beans rotted out, the maize started and then rotted out and on goes the sad story. Even repotting some house plants had to...
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Exterchangeable they could be swapped around, but now due to age/wear they can't be swapped around.
    Exterchangeable they could be swapped around, but now due to age/wear they can't be swapped around.
    Exterchangeable they could be swapped around, but now due to age/wear they can't be swapped around.
    Exterchangeable they could be swapped around, but now due to age/wear they can't be swapped around.
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  11. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully...
    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully from midApril they can stay there overnight. Going to be a very cold night here too today.
    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully from midApril they can stay there overnight. Going...
    Today I moved the majority of my plants from 5.5 cm pots into 1 litre pots where they are supposed to stay till planting out. Will start bringing them into the greenhouse for a daytime. Hopefully...
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  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunshine between clouds this morning. Not sure whether it was frost or dew on the garden first thing, but hopefully that was the last frost risk this Spring. A few warmer and sunnier days this...
    Sunshine between clouds this morning. Not sure whether it was frost or dew on the garden first thing, but hopefully that was the last frost risk this Spring. A few warmer and sunnier days this week to look forward too.
    Sunshine between clouds this morning. Not sure whether it was frost or dew on the garden first thing, but hopefully that was the last frost risk this Spring. A few warmer and sunnier days this week to look forward too.
    Sunshine between clouds this morning. Not sure whether it was frost or dew on the garden first thing, but hopefully that was the last frost risk this Spring. A few warmer and sunnier days this...
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  13. Selleri

    ID a wooden bird

    If it was a curlew then the bill would be bent. If it were a Heron then it would have more white all over the rest of the body and a distinct black stripe behind the head.I think whoever carved...
    If it was a curlew then the bill would be bent. If it were a Heron then it would have more white all over the rest of the body and a distinct black stripe behind the head.I think whoever carved it just did what was right for the wood. As it's carved from driftwood the wood dictates the...
    If it was a curlew then the bill would be bent. If it were a Heron then it would have more white all over the rest of the body and a distinct black stripe behind the head.I think whoever carved it just did what was right for the wood. As it's...
    If it was a curlew then the bill would be bent. If it were a Heron then it would have more white all over the rest of the body and a distinct black stripe behind the head.I think whoever carved...
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  14. Emerion

    Pinching out cosmos

    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy...
    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy are more often than not already flowering, because they sell better that way.
    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy are more often than not already flowering,...
    I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy...
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  15. pete

    Mushroom compost

    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
    Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
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  16. wiseowl
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  17. RustyH

    Lack of Knowledge, trying to do a project!!

    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there...
    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there isn't a lot of space left for plants. Either way, violets, ferns, spring bulbs may be worth considering.
    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there isn't a lot of space left for plants. Either way, ...
    I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there...
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  18. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Wish it would happen here!!!
    Wish it would happen here!!!
    Wish it would happen here!!!
    Wish it would happen here!!!
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  19. Cordy
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    Made this planter

    Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C...
    Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C to apply 4 coats of clear matt varnish.
    Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C to apply 4 coats of clear matt varnish.
    Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C...
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  20. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our garden sanctuary

    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there!...
    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but such a lovely relaxing space to spend our time....
    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but...
    Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there!...
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