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  1. adamadamant

    trachelospermum - advice please

    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles'...
    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles' or Jingle Bells'. Delicate, pretty leaves and creamy bell shaped flowers are often in bloom at...
    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles' or Jingle Bells'. Delicate, pretty leaves and...
    I think the Trachelospermum would swamp the rose and the fence although I don't know that particular variety.How about an evergreen clematis which flowers in the winter, C. cirrhosa 'Freckles'...
    adamadamant, Feb 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM, Other Plants
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    lizzie27
    Feb 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's...
    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's time.Big majority, but divided.The election system doesn't work anymore, but they wont accept it.
    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's time.Big majority, but divided.The election system...
    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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    pete
    Feb 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
  3. 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...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    infradig
    Feb 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
  4. NigelJ
    Like x 8

    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
  5. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    This guy landed on wing mirror today in Tescos car park
    This guy landed on wing mirror today in Tescos car park
    This guy landed on wing mirror today in Tescos car park
    This guy landed on wing mirror today in Tescos car park
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    shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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    Love my chicken
    Feb 9, 2026 at 11:12 AM
  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  7. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of...
    I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of Silphium in the long grass areas, gets lots of comments, I sowed the seed about 15yrs ago on molehills in...
    I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of Silphium in the long grass areas, gets lots of...
    I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of...
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    pete
    Feb 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
  9. 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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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    Valley Gardener
    Feb 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
  10. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Bright and some sunshine with light cloud
    Bright and some sunshine with light cloud
    Bright and some sunshine with light cloud
    Bright and some sunshine with light cloud
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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    Jiffy
    Feb 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
  11. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year...
    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year and kales are very pretty when in flower. The purple or variegated sage looks good too.
    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year and kales are very pretty when in flower. The...
    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year...
    Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
  12. 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.
    hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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    Plantminded
    Feb 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
  13. Nickoslesteros

    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:blue thumb:
    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:blue thumb:
    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:blue thumb:
    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:blue thumb:
    Nickoslesteros, Feb 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM, Gardening Discussions
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    wiseowl
    Feb 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
  14. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    But, still the main factor is government legislation and subsidies to go all electric is the driving force, which is contributing to consumers buying habits.If it was a level playing field, then...
    But, still the main factor is government legislation and subsidies to go all electric is the driving force, which is contributing to consumers buying habits.If it was a level playing field, then the uptake in BEV's would be considerably less, even when the 3p per mile is introduced it still...
    But, still the main factor is government legislation and subsidies to go all electric is the driving force, which is contributing to consumers buying habits.If it was a level playing field, then the uptake in BEV's would be considerably less,...
    But, still the main factor is government legislation and subsidies to go all electric is the driving force, which is contributing to consumers buying habits.If it was a level playing field, then...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 186 187 188
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    gks
    Feb 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
  15. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where...
    Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where one option could be the sounds of crashing waves on the seashore. Hope you are lucky with your deer...
    Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where one option could be the sounds of crashing waves on...
    Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
  16. 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...
    Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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    CarolineL
    Feb 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
  17. 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...
    Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM, Other Plants
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    Kevin Cowans
    Feb 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
  18. 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...
    Robodendron, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Perki
    Feb 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
  19. CanadianLori

    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
  20. NigelJ
    Like x 12

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Nice to see signs of life appearing again in our gardens Love your Snowdrops !
    Nice to see signs of life appearing again in our gardens Love your Snowdrops !
    Nice to see signs of life appearing again in our gardens Love your Snowdrops !
    Nice to see signs of life appearing again in our gardens Love your Snowdrops !
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    678
    Michael Hewett
    Feb 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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