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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I have an Enkianthus Campanulatus It's quite lovely, very upright, and easy to look after. The flowers are really small, but very pretty.
    I have an Enkianthus Campanulatus It's quite lovely, very upright, and easy to look after. The flowers are really small, but very pretty.
    I have an Enkianthus Campanulatus It's quite lovely, very upright, and easy to look after. The flowers are really small, but very pretty.
    I have an Enkianthus Campanulatus It's quite lovely, very upright, and easy to look after. The flowers are really small, but very pretty.
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  2. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone knows what they are doing.
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
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  3. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I had my side indicators nicked once, it was dark and I didn't notice until the following day.A car enthusiast died in my street a while back under his car, it fell on him. Really sad as he...
    I had my side indicators nicked once, it was dark and I didn't notice until the following day.A car enthusiast died in my street a while back under his car, it fell on him. Really sad as he loved the old motors and his last one finished him off.
    I had my side indicators nicked once, it was dark and I didn't notice until the following day.A car enthusiast died in my street a while back under his car, it fell on him. Really sad as he loved the old motors and his last one finished him off.
    I had my side indicators nicked once, it was dark and I didn't notice until the following day.A car enthusiast died in my street a while back under his car, it fell on him. Really sad as he...
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Enjoy your Stilton and Cava Early sign out from me as I prepare my brain for the ski jump that is the league quiz tonight. We have a bit further to travel tonight. See you all tomorrow.
    Enjoy your Stilton and Cava Early sign out from me as I prepare my brain for the ski jump that is the league quiz tonight. We have a bit further to travel tonight. See you all tomorrow.
    Enjoy your Stilton and Cava Early sign out from me as I prepare my brain for the ski jump that is the league quiz tonight. We have a bit further to travel tonight. See you all tomorrow.
    Enjoy your Stilton and Cava Early sign out from me as I prepare my brain for the ski jump that is the league quiz tonight. We have a bit further to travel tonight. See you all tomorrow.
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I seem to remember on Gardeners World that Adam Frost who always seems to do episode 3/4 and walks around throwing something around shrubs?As I said I have put mature out the back on the...
    I seem to remember on Gardeners World that Adam Frost who always seems to do episode 3/4 and walks around throwing something around shrubs?As I said I have put mature out the back on the borders, where I have Apple/Pear tree and philadelphus/salvia. Intend to do the same in the front with...
    I seem to remember on Gardeners World that Adam Frost who always seems to do episode 3/4 and walks around throwing something around shrubs?As I said I have put mature out the back on the borders, where I have Apple/Pear tree and...
    I seem to remember on Gardeners World that Adam Frost who always seems to do episode 3/4 and walks around throwing something around shrubs?As I said I have put mature out the back on the...
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  6. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    "Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak"FIRST REASON: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, "How much do you charge for a shampoo...
    "Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak"FIRST REASON: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, "How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?" I turned around and walked back out and never went back My husband didn't say a...
    "Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak"FIRST REASON: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, "How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?" I turned around and walked back...
    "Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak"FIRST REASON: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, "How much do you charge for a shampoo...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's obviously aliens, I've been so fed up lately I ended up watch that old "Invaders" series from the 1960s, scary stuff.:biggrin:I tend to not like the real smoked haddock either, I find it tastes of...
    It's obviously aliens, I've been so fed up lately I ended up watch that old "Invaders" series from the 1960s, scary stuff.:biggrin:I tend to not like the real smoked haddock either, I find it tastes of burnt wood:biggrin:, I now buy the fake stuff.
    It's obviously aliens, I've been so fed up lately I ended up watch that old "Invaders" series from the 1960s, scary stuff.:biggrin:I tend to not like the real smoked haddock either, I find it tastes of burnt wood:biggrin:, I now buy the fake stuff.
    It's obviously aliens, I've been so fed up lately I ended up watch that old "Invaders" series from the 1960s, scary stuff.:biggrin:I tend to not like the real smoked haddock either, I find it tastes of...
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  8. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The rain is over.....
    The rain is over.....
    The rain is over.....
    The rain is over.....
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
    It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
    It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
    It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
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  10. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
    Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
    Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
    Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
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  11. Jenny namaste
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    Camellias

    Lovely to see it ... No flowers on mine this year, it needs fresh compost, the leaves are turning yellow :frown:
    Lovely to see it ... No flowers on mine this year, it needs fresh compost, the leaves are turning yellow :frown:
    Lovely to see it ... No flowers on mine this year, it needs fresh compost, the leaves are turning yellow :frown:
    Lovely to see it ... No flowers on mine this year, it needs fresh compost, the leaves are turning yellow :frown:
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  12. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
    Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
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  13. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a Deep(ish) Hole, at around 18" I hit Sandy Soil,...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
    Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
    Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
    Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
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  15. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
    The Crocuses! ( The hedgehog is hibernating and won't be back for some time ).
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  16. CanadianLori

    Ice Plants in hanging pots?

    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
    I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
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  17. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring Spanish grew immediately after planting, the French softneck I've been growing for a few years now is...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring Spanish grew immediately after planting, the French...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring...
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  18. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
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  19. adamadamant

    trachelospermum - advice please

    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles'...
    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles' or Jingle Bells'. Delicate, pretty leaves and creamy bell shaped flowers are often in bloom at...
    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles' or Jingle Bells'. Delicate, pretty leaves and...
    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles'...
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  20. NigelJ
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    The Garden House Snowdrop Festival 7th Feb 2026

    The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one...
    The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one of my gardening heros.I love those snowdrops Nigel, thanks for posting. Shepton Mallett's Snowdrop...
    The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one of my gardening heros.I love those snowdrops...
    The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one...
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