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I'm looking forward to visiting the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens next week with a friend . That's inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory of course, but Kew is one garden I'd be happy to...
I'm looking forward to visiting the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens next week with a friend . That's inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory of course, but Kew is one garden I'd be happy to explore at any time of the year, there's always something inspirational waiting to be discovered. I can't...
I'm looking forward to visiting the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens next week with a friend . That's inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory of course, but Kew is one garden I'd be happy to explore at any time of the year, there's always...
I'm looking forward to visiting the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens next week with a friend . That's inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory of course, but Kew is one garden I'd be happy to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Clare G
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and...
Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and over the weekend.
Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and over the weekend.
Rain overnight after a cold and windy day yesterday. The forecast says the rain will stop at lunchtime, but staying grey for the rest of the day. Maybe brighter tomorrow (between the showers) and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 79 80 81
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JennyJB
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Cross runner beans
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed...
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed parent. On the seed parent remove the male parts (stamens) and isolate from potential pollinator with a...
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed parent. On the seed parent remove the male parts...
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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
Plant labels
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 49 50 51
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Jiffy
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I have all the same problems but find sitting only makes them worse unless I sit in my very comfortable armchair. Operation on my back 1950, damaged knee on an assault course 1964, frozen...
I have all the same problems but find sitting only makes them worse unless I sit in my very comfortable armchair. Operation on my back 1950, damaged knee on an assault course 1964, frozen shoulder about 20 years ago and arthritis in both hands. Ordinary chairs are no good for me, hence my...
I have all the same problems but find sitting only makes them worse unless I sit in my very comfortable armchair. Operation on my back 1950, damaged knee on an assault course 1964, frozen shoulder about 20 years ago and arthritis in both hands. ...
I have all the same problems but find sitting only makes them worse unless I sit in my very comfortable armchair. Operation on my back 1950, damaged knee on an assault course 1964, frozen...

shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 16 17 18
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shiney
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Whaaattt?
Somebody just found Great great.................great grannies dentures that she lost on the beach.
Somebody just found Great great.................great grannies dentures that she lost on the beach.
Somebody just found Great great.................great grannies dentures that she lost on the beach.
Somebody just found Great great.................great grannies dentures that she lost on the beach.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 341 342 343
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few...
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few sun climates and had three schools in Sao Paulo trying them which is at about 2,500 ft. Those in...
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few sun climates and had three schools in Sao Paulo...
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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shiney
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well it rained not snowed and it should be a dry day...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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AuntyRach
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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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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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What's Looking Good February 2026
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CarolineL
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Hot weather on the way?
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion ... 2
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infradig
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:58 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
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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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
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
I took a bunch and just threw them in soil. If they root they root. But where to put them...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Adam I
Feb 18, 2026 at 12:19 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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