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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon...
    Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon shelter, weeded and watered them, but closed it again when cloud came again. I hate to admit it ...
    Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon shelter, weeded and watered them, but closed it...
    Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
    A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
    A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
    A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
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  3. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
    I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food being available everywhere. I'd never buy organic...
    I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food...
    I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any....
    We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any. I hope we don’t.
    We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any. I hope we don’t.
    We’ve lost the bright sunshine too, The sky is now a light grey rather than the glorious blue of earlier. Snow is forecast for through the night, but it remains to be seen if we actually get any....
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  6. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001... :biggrin:
    and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001... :biggrin:
    and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001... :biggrin:
    and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001... :biggrin:
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  8. JWK
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
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  13. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
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  14. 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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  15. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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