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Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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CarolineL
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Feb 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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Michael Hewett
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Whaaattt?
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto...
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto Epstein.Epstein appears to have paid both Mandelson and Andy money and even Fergy, so where Epi got his...
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto Epstein.Epstein appears to have paid both Mandelson and...
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 342 343 344
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white dots as a precursor to rooting. It's a good sign...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
My moan is people being unclear or downright flaming obtuse...A colleague and I spent hours today, digging into and tweaking code for a process that creates an interface file between one system...
My moan is people being unclear or downright flaming obtuse...A colleague and I spent hours today, digging into and tweaking code for a process that creates an interface file between one system and another. Step by step we ironed out the wrinkles, most of which were purely to keep a computer...
My moan is people being unclear or downright flaming obtuse...A colleague and I spent hours today, digging into and tweaking code for a process that creates an interface file between one system and another. Step by step we ironed out the...
My moan is people being unclear or downright flaming obtuse...A colleague and I spent hours today, digging into and tweaking code for a process that creates an interface file between one system...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 50 51 52
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Fat Controller
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Ideas for shady front garden....
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.

machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is...
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is still shut and causing mayhem. It doesn't look like it will be finished anytime soon.Later, I togged...
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is still shut and causing mayhem. It doesn't look like it...
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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lizzie27
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Unknown seedling
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Notwellygood, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM, Identification Area
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Notwellygood
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 80 81 82
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Logan
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
In situ:
In situ:
In situ:
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JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins...
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins were emptied this morning. They're not empty any more! It was good to get out even if not for long,...
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins were emptied this morning. They're not empty any...
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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lizzie27
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI...
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI OverviewSplitting Begonia boliviensis is best done in early spring as tubers start growing, by cutting the...
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI OverviewSplitting Begonia boliviensis is best done in...
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI...

BB3, Feb 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Feb 18, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Plants for memorial area
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries: specialists in growing Salvias in Kent
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries:...
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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AnniD
Feb 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Star gaze Lily
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
My Garden Progress
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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A happy story in the news? Really? Really!
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their...
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their pets and their rescuers needlessly at risk.
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their pets and their rescuers needlessly at risk.
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their...
Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Fat Controller
Feb 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Overwhelmed by my garden
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM

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