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  1. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice...
    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice helps and my advice, coupled with Stephens sharp knife, would be to practice on waste material...
    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice helps and my advice, coupled with Stephens sharp...
    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice...
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  2. shiney
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Its been dry with bright and even a few sunny spells, no wind so 6c hasn't felt too bad.
    Its been dry with bright and even a few sunny spells, no wind so 6c hasn't felt too bad.
    Its been dry with bright and even a few sunny spells, no wind so 6c hasn't felt too bad.
    Its been dry with bright and even a few sunny spells, no wind so 6c hasn't felt too bad.
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  4. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case you have over watered them. The sprouter is made...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
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  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Brilliant
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    Brilliant
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  6. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look both pot bound and wind blown. I’d prefer to buy one...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
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  8. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
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  9. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    When I read about Bruce Springsteen's song I assumed he'd written new lyrics to "The Streets of Philadelphia". It will be interesting to hear the reaction to it, and whether it will be banned by...
    When I read about Bruce Springsteen's song I assumed he'd written new lyrics to "The Streets of Philadelphia". It will be interesting to hear the reaction to it, and whether it will be banned by the BBC.To be honest, they could ban it, but I suspect most people will hear it by other means anyway.
    When I read about Bruce Springsteen's song I assumed he'd written new lyrics to "The Streets of Philadelphia". It will be interesting to hear the reaction to it, and whether it will be banned by the BBC.To be honest, they could ban it, but I...
    When I read about Bruce Springsteen's song I assumed he'd written new lyrics to "The Streets of Philadelphia". It will be interesting to hear the reaction to it, and whether it will be banned by...
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  11. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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  14. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
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  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves, reminiscent of rosemary, are dark green and persistent....
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves,...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
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  16. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When looking at photos of Cotyledon orbiculata there...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    IMG_2026-01-01-12-14-48-452.jpg IMG_2026-01-01-12-14-55-072.jpg IMG_2026-01-28-12-19-22-297a.jpg
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  17. Bb135

    Honeysuckle identification….

    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth. Again pruning after flowering is best unless it's...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth....
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
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  18. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Men weren't affected because they had been doing the extra years, for years.But I do agree it should have be brought in in stages perhaps over a longer time.Not wanting to cause waves but...
    Men weren't affected because they had been doing the extra years, for years.But I do agree it should have be brought in in stages perhaps over a longer time.Not wanting to cause waves but surely the extra years meant you had 6 yrs longer to pay in to a pension?
    Men weren't affected because they had been doing the extra years, for years.But I do agree it should have be brought in in stages perhaps over a longer time.Not wanting to cause waves but surely the extra years meant you had 6 yrs longer to...
    Men weren't affected because they had been doing the extra years, for years.But I do agree it should have be brought in in stages perhaps over a longer time.Not wanting to cause waves but...
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  19. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can rely on.At TurfWorld, we supply Class 1 MOT on a regular basis, supporting both small domestic...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can rely on.At TurfWorld, we supply Class 1 MOT on a...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can...
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  20. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
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