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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Alisa
Feb 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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Ergates
Feb 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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The Garden House Snowdrop Festival 7th Feb 2026
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one...
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one of my gardening heros.I love those snowdrops Nigel, thanks for posting. Shepton Mallett's Snowdrop...
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one of my gardening heros.I love those snowdrops...
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one...
NigelJ, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM, Garden Visits
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lizzie27
Feb 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
That's very useful to know @Plantminded, thank you. Most sources online warn you to add lots and lots of grit and warn repeatedly against water logging - but based on your experience, if the...
That's very useful to know @Plantminded, thank you. Most sources online warn you to add lots and lots of grit and warn repeatedly against water logging - but based on your experience, if the medium is too free draining, that's not great either. Thankfully I have gone for a balanced approach - I...
That's very useful to know @Plantminded, thank you. Most sources online warn you to add lots and lots of grit and warn repeatedly against water logging - but based on your experience, if the medium is too free draining, that's not great either....
That's very useful to know @Plantminded, thank you. Most sources online warn you to add lots and lots of grit and warn repeatedly against water logging - but based on your experience, if the...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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CostasK
Feb 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
It works marvellous. One party, one responsibility, no-one other can be blamed. Makes decisions faster.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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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.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Valley Gardener
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
8c this morning and still warm with 10c. Sunshine and clouds changing quickly. Would be a good day for gardening, but I have nothing to do in the garden.
8c this morning and still warm with 10c. Sunshine and clouds changing quickly. Would be a good day for gardening, but I have nothing to do in the garden.
8c this morning and still warm with 10c. Sunshine and clouds changing quickly. Would be a good day for gardening, but I have nothing to do in the garden.
8c this morning and still warm with 10c. Sunshine and clouds changing quickly. Would be a good day for gardening, but I have nothing to do in the garden.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
Yes, the joys of home compost are plentiful but nothing the hoe wont fix....
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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infradig
Feb 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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.
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Moving a David Austin shrub rose
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Nickoslesteros, Feb 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM, Gardening Discussions
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wiseowl
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Electric cars.
Our local police force is recommending them for sure and I can see the sense of it. In fairness to the manufacturers, there is no security that is cast iron because every time they invent...
Our local police force is recommending them for sure and I can see the sense of it. In fairness to the manufacturers, there is no security that is cast iron because every time they invent something new, the thieves work it out and get around it. The latest trend seems to be to simply steal...
Our local police force is recommending them for sure and I can see the sense of it. In fairness to the manufacturers, there is no security that is cast iron because every time they invent something new, the thieves work it out and get around it....
Our local police force is recommending them for sure and I can see the sense of it. In fairness to the manufacturers, there is no security that is cast iron because every time they invent...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 186 187 188
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Fat Controller
Feb 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
That’s so funny, @Ladybird4! We tend to watch these sports with the sound down, and try to quests the scores. There is obviously something we are missing, as we always seem to pick the non...
That’s so funny, @Ladybird4! We tend to watch these sports with the sound down, and try to quests the scores. There is obviously something we are missing, as we always seem to pick the non winners! We are rather better on diving contests. How exciting re the greenhouse, OH keeps asking if I...
That’s so funny, @Ladybird4! We tend to watch these sports with the sound down, and try to quests the scores. There is obviously something we are missing, as we always seem to pick the non winners! We are rather better on diving contests. How...
That’s so funny, @Ladybird4! We tend to watch these sports with the sound down, and try to quests the scores. There is obviously something we are missing, as we always seem to pick the non...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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Ergates
Feb 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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...
Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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CarolineL
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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...
Robodendron, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Perki
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Ice Plants in hanging pots?
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
CanadianLori, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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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 ...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Victoria
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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?
Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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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!
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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katecat58
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM

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