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  1. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has finally, finally stopped raining! :hapfeet:Instead, heavy snow/sleet showers today :doh:It didn't help that I had a Teams call with a colleague based in Costa Rica :biggrin:
    It has finally, finally stopped raining! :hapfeet:Instead, heavy snow/sleet showers today :doh:It didn't help that I had a Teams call with a colleague based in Costa Rica :biggrin:
    It has finally, finally stopped raining! :hapfeet:Instead, heavy snow/sleet showers today :doh:It didn't help that I had a Teams call with a colleague based in Costa Rica :biggrin:
    It has finally, finally stopped raining! :hapfeet:Instead, heavy snow/sleet showers today :doh:It didn't help that I had a Teams call with a colleague based in Costa Rica :biggrin:
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I'm still thinking of getting those lights that @GreenFingeredPete and @CanadianLori directed me to, but I have to admit that yesterday I bought something more expensive...:rolleyespink: It's got variable...
    I'm still thinking of getting those lights that @GreenFingeredPete and @CanadianLori directed me to, but I have to admit that yesterday I bought something more expensive...:rolleyespink: It's got variable light levels with a timer. It is aimed at growers of stuff that is still illegal here ... But it should...
    I'm still thinking of getting those lights that @GreenFingeredPete and @CanadianLori directed me to, but I have to admit that yesterday I bought something more expensive...:rolleyespink: It's got variable light levels with a timer. It is aimed at growers of...
    I'm still thinking of getting those lights that @GreenFingeredPete and @CanadianLori directed me to, but I have to admit that yesterday I bought something more expensive...:rolleyespink: It's got variable...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @pete the EU has accepted candidatures for membership from former Soviet block countries for several reasons, one being that if they are tied to the EU for trade and funding they are not Soviet...
    @pete the EU has accepted candidatures for membership from former Soviet block countries for several reasons, one being that if they are tied to the EU for trade and funding they are not Soviet pup^pets or enemies. It is not about cheap labour as the EU has strict minimum wage rules even for...
    @pete the EU has accepted candidatures for membership from former Soviet block countries for several reasons, one being that if they are tied to the EU for trade and funding they are not Soviet pup^pets or enemies. It is not about cheap labour...
    @pete the EU has accepted candidatures for membership from former Soviet block countries for several reasons, one being that if they are tied to the EU for trade and funding they are not Soviet...
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  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Ifs and Whys* If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented?* If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called...
    Ifs and Whys* If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented?* If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called "Holes?* "When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?* Why are a wise man and a wise guy...
    Ifs and Whys* If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented?* If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called "Holes?* "When cheese gets its picture taken, what...
    Ifs and Whys* If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented?* If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called...
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am going to sign out now so I will bid you all a peaceful goodnight. See you all tomorrow.
    I am going to sign out now so I will bid you all a peaceful goodnight. See you all tomorrow.
    I am going to sign out now so I will bid you all a peaceful goodnight. See you all tomorrow.
    I am going to sign out now so I will bid you all a peaceful goodnight. See you all tomorrow.
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
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  8. 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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  9. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
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  10. 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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  11. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Gorgeous hellebores
    Gorgeous hellebores
    Gorgeous hellebores
    Gorgeous hellebores
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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
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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

    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
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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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