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  1. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking...
    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking like old tea bags if there is another severe frost I wonder. I am itching to be out there doing 'stuff'...
    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking like old tea bags if there is another severe frost I...
    A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking...
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  3. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
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  4. 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...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
    Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload! :biggrin:
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  6. 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.
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
    A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
    A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
    A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
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  8. Logan
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
    US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
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  10. 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...
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
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  12. 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...
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If I am honest, I prefer them to the plastic version....
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
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  14. 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...
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  15. JWK
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  16. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
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  17. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Depending on the seed I have left over, some seeds lose viability pretty quickly others last for a few years if kept dry and cool. Not grown petunias for a while but I always prick out seedlings...
    Depending on the seed I have left over, some seeds lose viability pretty quickly others last for a few years if kept dry and cool. Not grown petunias for a while but I always prick out seedlings singly of bedding plants. Petunias are pretty small at first so wait until they get a few leaves and...
    Depending on the seed I have left over, some seeds lose viability pretty quickly others last for a few years if kept dry and cool. Not grown petunias for a while but I always prick out seedlings singly of bedding plants. Petunias are pretty small...
    Depending on the seed I have left over, some seeds lose viability pretty quickly others last for a few years if kept dry and cool. Not grown petunias for a while but I always prick out seedlings...
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"! :biggrin:
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"! :biggrin:
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
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  19. JWK
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  20. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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