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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was a cheap one from Lidls*.As they say if you like...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982...
    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982 mb Sunrise 7:28 AM Sunset 5:16 PM
    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982 mb Sunrise 7:28 AM Sunset 5:16 PM
    Currently 10°C. it says it rains, but it doesn't, it's just damp. A mix of sunshine and showers today with a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. Pressure 982...
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  3. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a larger, vigorous grass. The three have different...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
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  4. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
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  5. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
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  6. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! :biggrin:@shiney , looking very grand already :) Thanks for sharing the journey!
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! :biggrin:@shiney , looking very grand...
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land...
    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land Registration Act oF 2002 recognises squatters' right of possession after just 10 years. It's called Adverse...
    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land Registration Act oF 2002 recognises squatters' right of...
    @Ladybird I believe that if you planted those trees 40 years ago and no-one has said anything then they and the land belong to you. There were ancient laws covering this but the Land...
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and...
    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and wallflowers, as the last two winters haven’t been too severe. I would like to grow pansies as it...
    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and wallflowers, as the last two winters haven’t been...
    Okay would you say treat pansies/violas as bi-annuals get them going in mid summer and the best I can do is put them in a grow house for protection. I may have just got lucky with my foxglove and...
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  9. JWK
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  10. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling...
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling film, they were all germinated. I could do a bit, but when ever I have time, it rains.
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling film, they were all germinated. I could do a bit, but...
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling...
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  12. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and...
    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and to have a total disregard and ignorance of any treaty/law/constitutional article or amendment that...
    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and to have a total disregard and ignorance of any...
    @CanadianLori nothing Trump does is a surprise anymore. The only wonder is that anyone in the US still thinks he's OK let alone doing a good job. He's shown himself repeatedly to be dishonest and...
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  14. Jenny namaste
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    Camellias

    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
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  15. JWK
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2026

    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
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  16. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    We had a kind of sunshine at 10.15 AM yesterday morning and I checked what the greenhouse gets at that time. What looks unimpressive to some, is hope in my case. The morning sun is high enough to...
    We had a kind of sunshine at 10.15 AM yesterday morning and I checked what the greenhouse gets at that time. What looks unimpressive to some, is hope in my case. The morning sun is high enough to shine over the roof into the garden. I had to wait almost 4 months to see that again.
    We had a kind of sunshine at 10.15 AM yesterday morning and I checked what the greenhouse gets at that time. What looks unimpressive to some, is hope in my case. The morning sun is high enough to shine over the roof into the garden. I had to wait...
    We had a kind of sunshine at 10.15 AM yesterday morning and I checked what the greenhouse gets at that time. What looks unimpressive to some, is hope in my case. The morning sun is high enough to...
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  20. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a Deep(ish) Hole, at around 18" I hit Sandy Soil,...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a...
    Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
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