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All our apple trees are between 70 and 100 years old. We work hard at preserving them but I think that some of them are gradually deteriorating although they still give us masses of apples every...
All our apple trees are between 70 and 100 years old. We work hard at preserving them but I think that some of them are gradually deteriorating although they still give us masses of apples every year. One of the trees had half of it come crashing down in a storm last year but a tree...
All our apple trees are between 70 and 100 years old. We work hard at preserving them but I think that some of them are gradually deteriorating although they still give us masses of apples every year. One of the trees had half of it come...
All our apple trees are between 70 and 100 years old. We work hard at preserving them but I think that some of them are gradually deteriorating although they still give us masses of apples every...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 334 335 336
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shiney
Feb 13, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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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...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Plantminded
Feb 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
You have high lighted that the Dutch, Danish and French have more time for family activities, childcare etc etc. What has that to do with being in the EU, or is it because those countries allow...
You have high lighted that the Dutch, Danish and French have more time for family activities, childcare etc etc. What has that to do with being in the EU, or is it because those countries allow very generous tax allowances from parents. Denmark, roughly £8000 per parent per child per year tax...
You have high lighted that the Dutch, Danish and French have more time for family activities, childcare etc etc. What has that to do with being in the EU, or is it because those countries allow very generous tax allowances from parents. Denmark,...
You have high lighted that the Dutch, Danish and French have more time for family activities, childcare etc etc. What has that to do with being in the EU, or is it because those countries allow...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 43 44 45
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gks
Feb 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It poured all day and then the temp dropped late afternoon. Tonight it's going to freeze and feel like -4c. It will be very icy first thing.Sunny tomorrow, but chilly.
It poured all day and then the temp dropped late afternoon. Tonight it's going to freeze and feel like -4c. It will be very icy first thing.Sunny tomorrow, but chilly.
It poured all day and then the temp dropped late afternoon. Tonight it's going to freeze and feel like -4c. It will be very icy first thing.Sunny tomorrow, but chilly.
It poured all day and then the temp dropped late afternoon. Tonight it's going to freeze and feel like -4c. It will be very icy first thing.Sunny tomorrow, but chilly.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 70 71 72
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cactus_girl
Feb 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers
I'm going to let my mophead hydrangeas die this year, having planted them 5 years ago. They're too much work through our dry springs and summers. I'll replace them with Hydrangea Annabelle - I...
I'm going to let my mophead hydrangeas die this year, having planted them 5 years ago. They're too much work through our dry springs and summers. I'll replace them with Hydrangea Annabelle - I have a few growing nearby in the same conditions (morning sun, afternoon shade) and they are far more...
I'm going to let my mophead hydrangeas die this year, having planted them 5 years ago. They're too much work through our dry springs and summers. I'll replace them with Hydrangea Annabelle - I have a few growing nearby in the same conditions...
I'm going to let my mophead hydrangeas die this year, having planted them 5 years ago. They're too much work through our dry springs and summers. I'll replace them with Hydrangea Annabelle - I...
Plantminded, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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AdrianBg
Feb 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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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

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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wiseowl
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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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.

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 44 45 46
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Ladybird4
Feb 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
What is this Weed?
It could be what I've always called Baby Blue Eyes but sorry I don't know the Latin name for it. It's currently taking over my garden.
It could be what I've always called Baby Blue Eyes but sorry I don't know the Latin name for it. It's currently taking over my garden.
It could be what I've always called Baby Blue Eyes but sorry I don't know the Latin name for it. It's currently taking over my garden.
It could be what I've always called Baby Blue Eyes but sorry I don't know the Latin name for it. It's currently taking over my garden.
Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area
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lizzie27
Feb 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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...
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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LunarSea
Feb 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Old apple trees and water shoots
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and leaves being taken out. The reason winter pruning...
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and...
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
Greenlion66, Feb 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM, Trees
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Allotment Boy
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Partial screening suggestions
Thank you all very much, I've been looking these up and have found some possibilities. Plantminded - I found a video with an Escallonia Iveyi (white) with the form that I am seeking so I will...
Thank you all very much, I've been looking these up and have found some possibilities. Plantminded - I found a video with an Escallonia Iveyi (white) with the form that I am seeking so I will definitely be getting one of those. It's interesting about the Mahonia 'Soft Caress' I have one in the...
Thank you all very much, I've been looking these up and have found some possibilities. Plantminded - I found a video with an Escallonia Iveyi (white) with the form that I am seeking so I will definitely be getting one of those. It's interesting...
Thank you all very much, I've been looking these up and have found some possibilities. Plantminded - I found a video with an Escallonia Iveyi (white) with the form that I am seeking so I will...
PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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PoppyB
Feb 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Just out of interest CanadianLori I just looked on Google Maps to see what part of Ontario you are from, also looked on BBC at the Weather and it is cold there.
Just out of interest CanadianLori I just looked on Google Maps to see what part of Ontario you are from, also looked on BBC at the Weather and it is cold there.
Just out of interest CanadianLori I just looked on Google Maps to see what part of Ontario you are from, also looked on BBC at the Weather and it is cold there.
Just out of interest CanadianLori I just looked on Google Maps to see what part of Ontario you are from, also looked on BBC at the Weather and it is cold there.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 9 10 11
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white...
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white lilies and dahlia David Howard please". Unfortunately to non-gardeners, if the pack says "spider lily"...
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white lilies and dahlia David Howard please". Unfortunately...
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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CarolineL
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
White helleboreDark hellebore seedling

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Feb 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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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 :-

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Feb 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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.

Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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CanadianLori
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Looking for Love

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Friendly
Feb 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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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.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM

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