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  1. BezzaDougal

    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...
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  2. Tidemark

    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...
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  3. Pe7e

    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.
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying...
    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are going to charge people who are persistently doing...
    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are...
    As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".:biggrin:Some online places are saying...
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  5. JWK
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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.
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
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  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a...
    Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a minute or two when I need to, I end up being unable to even stand or move around at all. I find the...
    Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a minute or two when I need to, I end up being...
    Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a...
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  8. Jungle Jane

    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...
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  9. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
    Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
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  11. Selleri
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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.
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  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  13. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We have been for a drive through the snowy Clwydians, primarily because they looked so beautiful, but also because the heated car seats warmed us up! There is one day of sunny spells forecast...
    We have been for a drive through the snowy Clwydians, primarily because they looked so beautiful, but also because the heated car seats warmed us up! There is one day of sunny spells forecast (amid days of rain) for the next 2 weeks, but it is set to be warmer. Called at Lidl on the way home,...
    We have been for a drive through the snowy Clwydians, primarily because they looked so beautiful, but also because the heated car seats warmed us up! There is one day of sunny spells forecast (amid days of rain) for the next 2 weeks, but it is...
    We have been for a drive through the snowy Clwydians, primarily because they looked so beautiful, but also because the heated car seats warmed us up! There is one day of sunny spells forecast...
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    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...
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    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...
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  16. JWK
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  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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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...
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  18. Notwellygood

    Unknown seedling

    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
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  19. NigelJ
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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
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
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  20. Allex50

    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...
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