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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Haven't really done any gardening yet this year due to the ceaseless rain, but today was a rare oasis of dryness (if that is not an oxymoron :biggrin:), so out I trotted.Well, I am so depressed. :sad: ...
    Haven't really done any gardening yet this year due to the ceaseless rain, but today was a rare oasis of dryness (if that is not an oxymoron :biggrin:), so out I trotted.Well, I am so depressed. :sad: Normally I potter about for at least 30 mins a day through Jan and Feb, but having missed that dormant...
    Haven't really done any gardening yet this year due to the ceaseless rain, but today was a rare oasis of dryness (if that is not an oxymoron :biggrin:), so out I trotted.Well, I am so depressed. :sad: Normally I potter about for at least 30 mins a day...
    Haven't really done any gardening yet this year due to the ceaseless rain, but today was a rare oasis of dryness (if that is not an oxymoron :biggrin:), so out I trotted.Well, I am so depressed. :sad: ...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
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    ViewAhead
    Feb 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
  2. machtucker

    Ideas for shady front garden....

    I would start by removing all plants that have failed or are not doing well. Both borders look quite tightly packed so check the natural height and spread of your remaining plants and reposition...
    I would start by removing all plants that have failed or are not doing well. Both borders look quite tightly packed so check the natural height and spread of your remaining plants and reposition them accordingly.Bergenias can be easily thinned by division and replanting. Although Hakonechloas...
    I would start by removing all plants that have failed or are not doing well. Both borders look quite tightly packed so check the natural height and spread of your remaining plants and reposition them accordingly.Bergenias can be easily thinned...
    I would start by removing all plants that have failed or are not doing well. Both borders look quite tightly packed so check the natural height and spread of your remaining plants and reposition...
    machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Feb 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
  3. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    If you dig the plant up to remove the grass bring a seat along with you so you can sit as you tease the grass out on your lap which in my case the grass was easily identified by its white roots...
    If you dig the plant up to remove the grass bring a seat along with you so you can sit as you tease the grass out on your lap which in my case the grass was easily identified by its white roots and it saves your back.
    If you dig the plant up to remove the grass bring a seat along with you so you can sit as you tease the grass out on your lap which in my case the grass was easily identified by its white roots and it saves your back.
    If you dig the plant up to remove the grass bring a seat along with you so you can sit as you tease the grass out on your lap which in my case the grass was easily identified by its white roots...
    Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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    waterbut
    Feb 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Must admit that Cycle Lanes are often a complete waste of money. Best of luck with your FOI efforts.
    Must admit that Cycle Lanes are often a complete waste of money. Best of luck with your FOI efforts.
    Must admit that Cycle Lanes are often a complete waste of money. Best of luck with your FOI efforts.
    Must admit that Cycle Lanes are often a complete waste of money. Best of luck with your FOI efforts.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
  5. Pe7e

    Overwhelmed by my garden

    Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
    Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere between the Orkneys and the Channel Islands or the...
    Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere...
    Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
    Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    waterbut
    Feb 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Have you received your propagator yet? Just wondering if it had a heating source inside?
    Have you received your propagator yet? Just wondering if it had a heating source inside?
    Have you received your propagator yet? Just wondering if it had a heating source inside?
    Have you received your propagator yet? Just wondering if it had a heating source inside?
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Feb 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    By the sounds of it I bet some of those Buns could certainly be described as Cross if nothing else :biggrin:
    By the sounds of it I bet some of those Buns could certainly be described as Cross if nothing else :biggrin:
    By the sounds of it I bet some of those Buns could certainly be described as Cross if nothing else :biggrin:
    By the sounds of it I bet some of those Buns could certainly be described as Cross if nothing else :biggrin:
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 338 339 340
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 76 77 78
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    pete
    Feb 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
  9. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
  10. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    @Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
    @Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
    @Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
    @Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    CostasK
    Feb 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
  12. BezzaDougal

    Plants for memorial area

    That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or...
    That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or they won’t thrive. A Mahonia prefers a bit of shade and a richer soil in my experience.If there...
    That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or they won’t thrive. A Mahonia prefers a bit of...
    That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or...
    BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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    AuntyRach
    Feb 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
  13. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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    Fred Clarke
    Feb 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
  14. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's easier of we do it too so no pasta, rice, bread or...
    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's...
    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 48 49 50
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Feb 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
  15. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Plantminded
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
  16. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and improve your lawn:Rake or scarify the lawn to...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
    Warren Jones, Dec 3, 2025, Business Directory
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    Warren Jones
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
  17. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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    Logan
    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
  18. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet weekend, a man working for the tax office, past his...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet...
    :rolleyespink: Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
  19. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    NigelJ
    Feb 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
  20. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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