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  1. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hi, thank you for the messages and sorry for the delay in responding! @JWK
    Hi, thank you for the messages and sorry for the delay in responding! @JWK
    Hi, thank you for the messages and sorry for the delay in responding! @JWK
    Hi, thank you for the messages and sorry for the delay in responding! @JWK
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  2. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
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  3. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Poppy’s settling into her new home well.
    Poppy’s settling into her new home well.
    Poppy’s settling into her new home well.
    Poppy’s settling into her new home well.
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  4. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
    Yes, its a reversing one. Used as a seat when it is the way up in the picture and for kneeling when inverted. The metal sides are then arms to help you lift yourself up.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Another weather warning today - heavy rain and flooding this afternoon and evening ... not a drop ! Waste of time these warnings ...
    Another weather warning today - heavy rain and flooding this afternoon and evening ... not a drop ! Waste of time these warnings ...
    Another weather warning today - heavy rain and flooding this afternoon and evening ... not a drop ! Waste of time these warnings ...
    Another weather warning today - heavy rain and flooding this afternoon and evening ... not a drop ! Waste of time these warnings ...
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for...
    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for afters, a slim log of Lancashire cheese, with warm ginger loaf and a perfect apple chutney (i am very...
    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for afters, a slim log of Lancashire cheese, with warm...
    We were in their bistro bar tonight and opted for the prix fixe menu. My black pudding starter, though I had a laughing fit when OH asked if my crumpet was buttered My main And then, for...
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer....
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer. So wondering what is the best time to start growing pansies from seed? Do these need as much heat and...
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer. So wondering what is the best time to start growing...
    Well first post of this thread in 2026.So I have a few packets of pansies, I see these for sale soon well before the summer bedding, as they seem to like a cool climate and bolt in the summer....
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  8. JWK
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  9. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak...
    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak in the the car a stoll it and left mine :noidea:
    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak in the the car a stoll it and left mine :noidea:
    Years ago i had a old car, i always parked it by the side of more newer/sporty cars, one day the car i parked next to was gone and mine was still there not locked and keys still inside :dunno: some broak...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to...
    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to repot the Crassula ovata when the flowers are finished. Fortunately I already have a suitable...
    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to repot the Crassula ovata when the flowers are...
    Plants are beginning to show new growth in the greenhouse. 20 germinated sweet pea seeds are now in root trainers. Flowers are now appearing on the early spring flowering salvias. Note I need to...
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  11. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
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  13. Jenny namaste
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    Camellias

    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
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  14. JWK
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2026

    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed...
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed with high potash once the plants start flowering, a few weeks after planting up the containers.
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed with high potash once the plants start flowering, a...
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed...
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  16. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
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  18. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    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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  19. NigelJ
    Like x 12

    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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  20. 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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