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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government....
    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government. I can see a point and a place for the EU but over the years it has just given it's self more and...
    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government. I can see a point and a place for the EU but...
    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government....
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  3. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    There are red/orange floweing Cytisus you could complement your currant one.Goumi berry / Eleagnus Multiflora is semi evergreen, in colder winters itll drop leaves. It has a decent berry crop....
    There are red/orange floweing Cytisus you could complement your currant one.Goumi berry / Eleagnus Multiflora is semi evergreen, in colder winters itll drop leaves. It has a decent berry crop. As a specimen it grows fairly airy. I think the more common hybrid eleagnus also will grow like that...
    There are red/orange floweing Cytisus you could complement your currant one.Goumi berry / Eleagnus Multiflora is semi evergreen, in colder winters itll drop leaves. It has a decent berry crop. As a specimen it grows fairly airy. I think the...
    There are red/orange floweing Cytisus you could complement your currant one.Goumi berry / Eleagnus Multiflora is semi evergreen, in colder winters itll drop leaves. It has a decent berry crop....
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they lost no longer than until early July. They don’t like our...
    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they lost no longer than until early July. They don’t like our dry clay soil.
    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they lost no longer than until early July. They don’t like our dry clay soil.
    Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they lost no longer than until early July. They don’t like our...
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  6. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
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  7. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
    Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
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  8. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
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  9. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
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  10. JWK
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  11. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for you Yet another example of one department not...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your...
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
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  15. Sian in Belgium

    Herbs that are looking good this week…

    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
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  17. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
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  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
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  19. Spruce

    Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots

    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided last year.
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
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