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  1. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  2. 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. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune my shrub roses and reluctantly give my 4 Calamagrostis Foerster their annual chop. I say...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune my shrub roses and reluctantly give my 4...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I'll first have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    As we are all fed up of the rain, our forecast has added some variety today with the forecast of ‘thundery showers’.
    As we are all fed up of the rain, our forecast has added some variety today with the forecast of ‘thundery showers’.
    As we are all fed up of the rain, our forecast has added some variety today with the forecast of ‘thundery showers’.
    As we are all fed up of the rain, our forecast has added some variety today with the forecast of ‘thundery showers’.
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
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  6. JWK
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  7. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
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  12. Logan
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  13. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well....
    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well. Once it gets light here I will get the two pots of snowdrops I bought at the GC the other day...
    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well. Once it gets light here I will get the two pots of...
    A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well....
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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Tidemark
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    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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  18. 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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  19. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
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  20. Eustace

    Wordle Wanderings 3

    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
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