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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
    If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
    If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
    If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    7c rain
    7c rain
    7c rain
    7c rain
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  3. 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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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Well done @Perki!
    Well done @Perki!
    Well done @Perki!
    Well done @Perki!
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  5. 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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  6. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks...
    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks like Tesla took a hit in Norway down 88%, selling just 83 cars in a market that has 94% of new cars...
    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks like Tesla took a hit in Norway down 88%, selling...
    I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks...
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  7. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    @Neil Clements and others you might find this of interest Agroforestry Research Trust Home - The Agroforestry Research Trust They are based not far from here, I have been on a tour of the...
    @Neil Clements and others you might find this of interest Agroforestry Research Trust Home - The Agroforestry Research Trust They are based not far from here, I have been on a tour of the Dartington site and it was interesting I also bought some elderberry bushes from them a couple of decades back.
    @Neil Clements and others you might find this of interest Agroforestry Research Trust Home - The Agroforestry Research Trust They are based not far from here, I have been on a tour of the Dartington site and it was interesting I also bought some...
    @Neil Clements and others you might find this of interest Agroforestry Research Trust Home - The Agroforestry Research Trust They are based not far from here, I have been on a tour of the...
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  8. JWK
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  9. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. cc120

    Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Logan
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