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  1. 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
  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    There has been a lot of discussions about this on our street WhatsApp. I pointed out that it's ludicrous that people spend tens of thousands on a new car, and then have buy a £50 "crook lock"...
    There has been a lot of discussions about this on our street WhatsApp. I pointed out that it's ludicrous that people spend tens of thousands on a new car, and then have buy a £50 "crook lock" because their fancy keyless car is so insecure. You see quite a few very "upmarket " cars with old...
    There has been a lot of discussions about this on our street WhatsApp. I pointed out that it's ludicrous that people spend tens of thousands on a new car, and then have buy a £50 "crook lock" because their fancy keyless car is so insecure. You...
    There has been a lot of discussions about this on our street WhatsApp. I pointed out that it's ludicrous that people spend tens of thousands on a new car, and then have buy a £50 "crook lock"...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 186 187 188
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    Allotment Boy
    Feb 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
  3. JWK
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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
  4. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring Spanish grew immediately after planting, the French softneck I've been growing for a few years now is...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring Spanish grew immediately after planting, the French...
    Greenhouse garlic and mustards. There were rat burrows I found on the other bed in there so I've not picked any mustards from it yet. Been a mild winter Outside garlic, lidl bought spring...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    Hanglow
    Feb 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    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
  6. 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
  7. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    7 degrees and barely a breath of wind, we went for a walk along the sea front and round the harbour at Arbroath, they were smoking some Haddock, I like the smell but find the taste just too smokey...
    7 degrees and barely a breath of wind, we went for a walk along the sea front and round the harbour at Arbroath, they were smoking some Haddock, I like the smell but find the taste just too smokey for me. Light rain showers on and off all day, but a nice walk doing a bit of bird watching.
    7 degrees and barely a breath of wind, we went for a walk along the sea front and round the harbour at Arbroath, they were smoking some Haddock, I like the smell but find the taste just too smokey for me. Light rain showers on and off all day,...
    7 degrees and barely a breath of wind, we went for a walk along the sea front and round the harbour at Arbroath, they were smoking some Haddock, I like the smell but find the taste just too smokey...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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    burnie
    Feb 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
  8. 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
  9. 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 :)
    micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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    micearguers
    Feb 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
  10. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Webmaster says that hopefully it will be started on soon but won't be a quick fix. The forum will need to migrate to another server and a lot of updates to the system need to be done. The tech...
    Webmaster says that hopefully it will be started on soon but won't be a quick fix. The forum will need to migrate to another server and a lot of updates to the system need to be done. The tech guy will need to find time to do it.
    Webmaster says that hopefully it will be started on soon but won't be a quick fix. The forum will need to migrate to another server and a lot of updates to the system need to be done. The tech guy will need to find time to do it.
    Webmaster says that hopefully it will be started on soon but won't be a quick fix. The forum will need to migrate to another server and a lot of updates to the system need to be done. The tech...
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 6 7 8
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    shiney
    Feb 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
  15. Selleri
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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
  16. 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
  17. Neil Clements

    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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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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    102
    CarolineL
    Feb 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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