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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it warranted being displayed.
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
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  2. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room - watering it when I remembered and all of a sudden - and...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room -...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
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  4. shiney
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I don't think it is the nuclear weapons threat. I think that's just the hanger on which to justify this action. Apparently the talks re nuclear capability had almost reached agreement on Friday...
    I don't think it is the nuclear weapons threat. I think that's just the hanger on which to justify this action. Apparently the talks re nuclear capability had almost reached agreement on Friday ... and suddenly Trump goes in overnight.
    I don't think it is the nuclear weapons threat. I think that's just the hanger on which to justify this action. Apparently the talks re nuclear capability had almost reached agreement on Friday ... and suddenly Trump goes in overnight.
    I don't think it is the nuclear weapons threat. I think that's just the hanger on which to justify this action. Apparently the talks re nuclear capability had almost reached agreement on Friday...
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  6. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    Transparent pots are the best for orchids which in the wild would be epiphitic, i.e. growing high up in trees in a forest. They need light to reach their roots, which turn green and act as extra...
    Transparent pots are the best for orchids which in the wild would be epiphitic, i.e. growing high up in trees in a forest. They need light to reach their roots, which turn green and act as extra chlorophyll makers.Orchids which naturally live in the soil, like the wild British orchids in my...
    Transparent pots are the best for orchids which in the wild would be epiphitic, i.e. growing high up in trees in a forest. They need light to reach their roots, which turn green and act as extra chlorophyll makers.Orchids which naturally live...
    Transparent pots are the best for orchids which in the wild would be epiphitic, i.e. growing high up in trees in a forest. They need light to reach their roots, which turn green and act as extra...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cloudy but not raining with a gentle breeze from the south south west temp 11c feels like 9c
    Cloudy but not raining with a gentle breeze from the south south west temp 11c feels like 9c
    Cloudy but not raining with a gentle breeze from the south south west temp 11c feels like 9c
    Cloudy but not raining with a gentle breeze from the south south west temp 11c feels like 9c
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  8. JWK
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  9. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
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  10. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
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  11. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera Marmalade. I have two of them. The colours vary a bit...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
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  12. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
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  13. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Good morningTulips and WallflowersGeum collectionMscellaneousVictoria Rhubarb
    Good morningTulips and WallflowersGeum collectionMscellaneousVictoria Rhubarb
    Good morningTulips and WallflowersGeum collectionMscellaneousVictoria Rhubarb
    Good morningTulips and WallflowersGeum collectionMscellaneousVictoria Rhubarb
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that with the milder winters they were growing too much...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
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  15. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I started using a post hole spade (long narrow with...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
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  17. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
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  18. Logan
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  19. JWK
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  20. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
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