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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy :)
    We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy :)
    We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy :)
    We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy :)
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  2. 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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  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?

    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
    Sunflower seeds make quite nice microgreens, I used ones for birdseed, much cheaper! Batchelors dried peas are the best for pea shoots.
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  5. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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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

    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up...
    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up and got Valentine card & chocs whilst I remembered.It must be a very good year for snowdrops as I...
    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up and got Valentine card & chocs whilst I...
    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up...
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
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  9. JWK
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  10. pete
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    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

    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay...
    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay extra and I want my monies worth.:biggrin:I've got the kind of garden where I can always find something for...
    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay extra and I want my monies worth.:biggrin:I've got the kind...
    Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay...
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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

    She (and others) might have thought it was great ... until suddenly it wasn't. I'm pretty sure at least some of them would have been lured into the situation, not dragged kicking and screaming....
    She (and others) might have thought it was great ... until suddenly it wasn't. I'm pretty sure at least some of them would have been lured into the situation, not dragged kicking and screaming.Now it's my turn to duck - it's possible that some of the men that were involved were also lured...
    She (and others) might have thought it was great ... until suddenly it wasn't. I'm pretty sure at least some of them would have been lured into the situation, not dragged kicking and screaming.Now it's my turn to duck - it's possible that some...
    She (and others) might have thought it was great ... until suddenly it wasn't. I'm pretty sure at least some of them would have been lured into the situation, not dragged kicking and screaming....
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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

    My hellebores' pretty faces.
    My hellebores' pretty faces.
    My hellebores' pretty faces.
    My hellebores' pretty faces.
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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

    My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
    My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
    My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
    My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
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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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