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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Dashed out as soon as I saw sunshine and cut down the Gaura canes - lots of them. The new shoots were beginning to come through so that's a job that couldn't wait any longer. I tie the old canes...
    Dashed out as soon as I saw sunshine and cut down the Gaura canes - lots of them. The new shoots were beginning to come through so that's a job that couldn't wait any longer. I tie the old canes into a large bundle, they're quite striking in tones of ginger brown, reddish ones and some paler...
    Dashed out as soon as I saw sunshine and cut down the Gaura canes - lots of them. The new shoots were beginning to come through so that's a job that couldn't wait any longer. I tie the old canes into a large bundle, they're quite striking in...
    Dashed out as soon as I saw sunshine and cut down the Gaura canes - lots of them. The new shoots were beginning to come through so that's a job that couldn't wait any longer. I tie the old canes...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, just sound so much grander than Prince Andrew, and it's right mouth full. How on earth did they manage to come up with such a long name, it used to just be Randy Andy.
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  3. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
    @adamadamant I understand the attraction, and it fits the wider Jurassic theme :)
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  4. pete
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    Electric cars.

    This is helpful. Some manufacturers now include a motion sensor in the key fob which stops the key sending out a signal after 40 seconds.
    This is helpful. Some manufacturers now include a motion sensor in the key fob which stops the key sending out a signal after 40 seconds.
    This is helpful. Some manufacturers now include a motion sensor in the key fob which stops the key sending out a signal after 40 seconds.
    This is helpful. Some manufacturers now include a motion sensor in the key fob which stops the key sending out a signal after 40 seconds.
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  5. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone knows what they are doing.
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone...
    I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Evening folks.Weird pinky grey sky at sunset - I wouldn’t have noticed, as the curtains were drawn, but I was on the taking the bins out mission.That gorgeous cheeseboard reminded me that I...
    Evening folks.Weird pinky grey sky at sunset - I wouldn’t have noticed, as the curtains were drawn, but I was on the taking the bins out mission.That gorgeous cheeseboard reminded me that I have some Brie to use up! I like it in a bacon sarnie.Did any of you puzzle-lovers watch the Ch4...
    Evening folks.Weird pinky grey sky at sunset - I wouldn’t have noticed, as the curtains were drawn, but I was on the taking the bins out mission.That gorgeous cheeseboard reminded me that I have some Brie to use up! I like it in a bacon...
    Evening folks.Weird pinky grey sky at sunset - I wouldn’t have noticed, as the curtains were drawn, but I was on the taking the bins out mission.That gorgeous cheeseboard reminded me that I...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Its not rained but been darker than ever today, not a hint of brightness. Forecast was sunny spells pm and 11c.It was actually dark all day and we only made 7c, absolutely diabolical.
    Its not rained but been darker than ever today, not a hint of brightness. Forecast was sunny spells pm and 11c.It was actually dark all day and we only made 7c, absolutely diabolical.
    Its not rained but been darker than ever today, not a hint of brightness. Forecast was sunny spells pm and 11c.It was actually dark all day and we only made 7c, absolutely diabolical.
    Its not rained but been darker than ever today, not a hint of brightness. Forecast was sunny spells pm and 11c.It was actually dark all day and we only made 7c, absolutely diabolical.
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  8. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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  9. 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'...
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed...
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed with high potash once the plants start flowering, a few weeks after planting up the containers.
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed with high potash once the plants start flowering, a...
    You dont want it too rich for summer bedding, otherwise you get lots of leaf and not so much flowers. IMO, better to go with ordinary compost, either soil based or multipurpose and liquid feed...
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  11. NigelJ
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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...
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  12. JWK
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
    Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
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  14. 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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  15. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    I usually get a few sunflowers come up in the veg area, but nothing really edible, lots of datura:biggrin:.
    I usually get a few sunflowers come up in the veg area, but nothing really edible, lots of datura:biggrin:.
    I usually get a few sunflowers come up in the veg area, but nothing really edible, lots of datura:biggrin:.
    I usually get a few sunflowers come up in the veg area, but nothing really edible, lots of datura:biggrin:.
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  16. 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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  17. 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:
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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