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  1. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
    Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
    Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
    Yes, hence my suggestion for espalier type treeform, to go in front of the fence but parallel to it,leaving nthe border for some planting, maybe strawberries ?
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this...
    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this afternoon when Dewi was fast asleep under the bed ... you have to laugh :heehee::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this afternoon when Dewi was fast asleep under the bed ... you...
    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this...
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I have a large tub of each.So what is the best to use for different jobs?I used one last year to sprinkle over my borders and made a mistake, I cannot remember which one though?
    I have a large tub of each.So what is the best to use for different jobs?I used one last year to sprinkle over my borders and made a mistake, I cannot remember which one though?
    I have a large tub of each.So what is the best to use for different jobs?I used one last year to sprinkle over my borders and made a mistake, I cannot remember which one though?
    I have a large tub of each.So what is the best to use for different jobs?I used one last year to sprinkle over my borders and made a mistake, I cannot remember which one though?
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the...
    OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the traffic lights on the main road weren’t too bad. Annoying, there was a cloudburst just as I was...
    OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the traffic lights on the main road weren’t too bad....
    OH very fidgety this morning, so we headed out to the seaside. Had to go the long way round (our direct route might be closed till August because the road subsided) but luckily the queues at the...
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  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
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  6. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Since moving into our house two years ago, my sole aim for the garden has been to make it so virtually every plant in it provides something edible or medicinal. I've planted several trees; hazel,...
    Since moving into our house two years ago, my sole aim for the garden has been to make it so virtually every plant in it provides something edible or medicinal. I've planted several trees; hazel, crab apple, quince, greengage, medlar , mulberry (which then died!) and willow, as well as focussing...
    Since moving into our house two years ago, my sole aim for the garden has been to make it so virtually every plant in it provides something edible or medicinal. I've planted several trees; hazel, crab apple, quince, greengage, medlar , mulberry...
    Since moving into our house two years ago, my sole aim for the garden has been to make it so virtually every plant in it provides something edible or medicinal. I've planted several trees; hazel,...
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  7. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I forgot to put this up earlier, the Loropetalus Chinese Black is looking good with the rain ...
    I forgot to put this up earlier, the Loropetalus Chinese Black is looking good with the rain ...
    I forgot to put this up earlier, the Loropetalus Chinese Black is looking good with the rain ...
    I forgot to put this up earlier, the Loropetalus Chinese Black is looking good with the rain ...
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do...
    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do mail order. I save on post and packing costs at the cost of fuel and I get a choice of plants not...
    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do mail order. I save on post and packing costs at...
    If I go over to Rosemoor to one of their Plant Sales; I go to see what small nurseries have to offer, these are nurseries that might not be open to the public, have no website and don't always do...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
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  12. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  13. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  14. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
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  15. Logan
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
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  17. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  18. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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  19. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
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  20. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
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