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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
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  4. 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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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    17 is not a little girl, it's a young adult and I believe over the age of consent in the UK.
    17 is not a little girl, it's a young adult and I believe over the age of consent in the UK.
    17 is not a little girl, it's a young adult and I believe over the age of consent in the UK.
    17 is not a little girl, it's a young adult and I believe over the age of consent in the UK.
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  6. Jiffy

    Argos has a red code

    If you go to this page and scroll down to the FAQ, the second question/answer states the Red codes thye list can be used at the checkout in Store
    If you go to this page and scroll down to the FAQ, the second question/answer states the Red codes thye list can be used at the checkout in Store
    If you go to this page and scroll down to the FAQ, the second question/answer states the Red codes thye list can be used at the checkout in Store
    If you go to this page and scroll down to the FAQ, the second question/answer states the Red codes thye list can be used at the checkout in Store
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would have got some back in already but Mrs Shiney wants to repot quite a lot but the weather hasn't been...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would have got some back in already but Mrs Shiney wants...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon everyone. Well I have been a bit of a busy bee today.Before going to Bestie's I had to drive into town to the Ford garage to get a new battery put into my car key fob as my hands...
    Good afternoon everyone. Well I have been a bit of a busy bee today.Before going to Bestie's I had to drive into town to the Ford garage to get a new battery put into my car key fob as my hands couldn't cope with the task involved. As I had taken a new battery to be used they didn't charge me...
    Good afternoon everyone. Well I have been a bit of a busy bee today.Before going to Bestie's I had to drive into town to the Ford garage to get a new battery put into my car key fob as my hands couldn't cope with the task involved. As I had taken...
    Good afternoon everyone. Well I have been a bit of a busy bee today.Before going to Bestie's I had to drive into town to the Ford garage to get a new battery put into my car key fob as my hands...
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. JWK
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  19. 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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  20. 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
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