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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    You are correct It was days around the Skripals Salisbury happening.
    You are correct It was days around the Skripals Salisbury happening.
    You are correct It was days around the Skripals Salisbury happening.
    You are correct It was days around the Skripals Salisbury happening.
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  2. Kevin Cowans

    Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants

    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above the Paving Level so they definately need Lifting,...
    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above...
    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
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  3. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
    Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
    Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
    Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
    Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
    Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
    Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
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  5. pete
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    Electric cars.

    And exactly the reason that the XC60 jumped to the top of my shortlist.My current Volvo XC60 gives 22mpg around town, 30-32mpg on a run, from a 2-litre turbo charged engine. Don't get me wrong,...
    And exactly the reason that the XC60 jumped to the top of my shortlist.My current Volvo XC60 gives 22mpg around town, 30-32mpg on a run, from a 2-litre turbo charged engine. Don't get me wrong, it is no slouch, with 250bhp on tap if I want it, but in reality I don't very often use that.A...
    And exactly the reason that the XC60 jumped to the top of my shortlist.My current Volvo XC60 gives 22mpg around town, 30-32mpg on a run, from a 2-litre turbo charged engine. Don't get me wrong, it is no slouch, with 250bhp on tap if I want it,...
    And exactly the reason that the XC60 jumped to the top of my shortlist.My current Volvo XC60 gives 22mpg around town, 30-32mpg on a run, from a 2-litre turbo charged engine. Don't get me wrong,...
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  6. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
    A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
    A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
    A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
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  7. JWK
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  8. Robodendron

    Clematis planning

    You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
    You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the plant growing up , its not something I've done with...
    You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the...
    You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
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  9. Fof

    Hedychium question

    The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
    The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium, roscoea etc...
    The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium,...
    The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
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  10. CanadianLori

    Ice Plants in hanging pots?

    Well then you will be able to make a judgement for next year, but I think most species types that come from hot dry climates tend to just rush to make seed and then call it a day if you let them,...
    Well then you will be able to make a judgement for next year, but I think most species types that come from hot dry climates tend to just rush to make seed and then call it a day if you let them, its just a matter of survival for them.The Petunias sound great for the job, but I've never grown...
    Well then you will be able to make a judgement for next year, but I think most species types that come from hot dry climates tend to just rush to make seed and then call it a day if you let them, its just a matter of survival for them.The...
    Well then you will be able to make a judgement for next year, but I think most species types that come from hot dry climates tend to just rush to make seed and then call it a day if you let them,...
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  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    In theory, but in over 25 years of growing snowdrops I've yet to spot one that looks different to it's neighbours; this you can put down to my observation skills, lack of pollinators as the...
    In theory, but in over 25 years of growing snowdrops I've yet to spot one that looks different to it's neighbours; this you can put down to my observation skills, lack of pollinators as the snowdrops flowering season moves steadily earlier.
    In theory, but in over 25 years of growing snowdrops I've yet to spot one that looks different to it's neighbours; this you can put down to my observation skills, lack of pollinators as the snowdrops flowering season moves steadily earlier.
    In theory, but in over 25 years of growing snowdrops I've yet to spot one that looks different to it's neighbours; this you can put down to my observation skills, lack of pollinators as the...
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  12. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    A bit like Biden then.:biggrin:
    A bit like Biden then.:biggrin:
    A bit like Biden then.:biggrin:
    A bit like Biden then.:biggrin:
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  14. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
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  15. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
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  16. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
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  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad...
    I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad after that so I pruned it today. It's a once flowering rambler but something had to be done. It grew...
    I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad after that so I pruned it today. It's a once...
    I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad...
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  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening...
    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening instead; an entirely more satisfactory experience....
    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening instead; an entirely more satisfactory experience....
    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening...
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  19. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
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