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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
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  3. JWK
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  4. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy...
    I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy involved in granting permission for housing projects without ensuring infrastructure from basic roads...
    I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy involved in granting permission for housing...
    I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as long as they did their full hours. The Netherlands...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
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  9. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
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  10. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
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  11. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon, a very wet miserable start here too, so glad we got into the garden yesterday. The rain has eased now so I may venture down to the greenhouse. I'm going to be a bit naughty...
    Good afternoon, a very wet miserable start here too, so glad we got into the garden yesterday. The rain has eased now so I may venture down to the greenhouse. I'm going to be a bit naughty now. If we need a Lemon, all we have to do is open the kitchen door and raise the lid on the...
    Good afternoon, a very wet miserable start here too, so glad we got into the garden yesterday. The rain has eased now so I may venture down to the greenhouse. I'm going to be a bit naughty now. If we need a Lemon, all we have to do is open...
    Good afternoon, a very wet miserable start here too, so glad we got into the garden yesterday. The rain has eased now so I may venture down to the greenhouse. I'm going to be a bit naughty...
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
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  14. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
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  15. 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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  16. Greenlion66

    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...
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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
    I raided bm store today :) Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
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  18. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
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  19. 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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  20. 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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