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  1. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    Feb 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
  2. James Quested

    Dying Privet Hedge

    Choose a couple of stems and scrape a little bark off. If it's dry and brown then it's dead. If there is any green it may still be alive. If so when the buds are beginning to break spray with a...
    Choose a couple of stems and scrape a little bark off. If it's dry and brown then it's dead. If there is any green it may still be alive. If so when the buds are beginning to break spray with a dilute seaweed TONIC (not feed). This may help stimulate new growth. I agree Lornicera, or...
    Choose a couple of stems and scrape a little bark off. If it's dry and brown then it's dead. If there is any green it may still be alive. If so when the buds are beginning to break spray with a dilute seaweed TONIC (not feed). This may help...
    Choose a couple of stems and scrape a little bark off. If it's dry and brown then it's dead. If there is any green it may still be alive. If so when the buds are beginning to break spray with a...
    James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Allotment Boy
    Feb 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM
  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My moan (which I believe should also be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names...
    My moan (which I believe should also be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names whose posts have not been displayed and I believe that those are bots or malicious so and so's that our...
    My moan (which I believe should also be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names whose posts have not been displayed and I believe that...
    My moan (which I believe should also be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 53 54 55
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @NigelJ , please? Please? :biggrin:
    @NigelJ , please? Please? :biggrin:
    @NigelJ , please? Please? :biggrin:
    @NigelJ , please? Please? :biggrin:
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 350 351 352
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    Selleri
    Feb 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
  5. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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    Logan
    Feb 21, 2026 at 10:46 AM
  6. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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    Logan
    Feb 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
  7. The Bird Lady

    Scabious seeds, cover or not?

    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
    I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
    The Bird Lady, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM, Greenhouse Growing
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    JennyJB
    Feb 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
  8. BezzaDougal

    Plants for memorial area

    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list :).
    BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Plantminded
    Feb 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
  9. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I found the 2nd puzzle answers quite quickly @AuntyRach but the 1st puzzle was a bit puzzling. I put Fairy with the Pixie, Imp and Goblin. Then the dragon didn't belong anywhere. I got the birds...
    I found the 2nd puzzle answers quite quickly @AuntyRach but the 1st puzzle was a bit puzzling. I put Fairy with the Pixie, Imp and Goblin. Then the dragon didn't belong anywhere. I got the birds and the cakes but didn't get the light in common bit.The birthday party sounds fun The cake sounds...
    I found the 2nd puzzle answers quite quickly @AuntyRach but the 1st puzzle was a bit puzzling. I put Fairy with the Pixie, Imp and Goblin. Then the dragon didn't belong anywhere. I got the birds and the cakes but didn't get the light in common...
    I found the 2nd puzzle answers quite quickly @AuntyRach but the 1st puzzle was a bit puzzling. I put Fairy with the Pixie, Imp and Goblin. Then the dragon didn't belong anywhere. I got the birds...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Feb 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM
  10. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 83 84 85
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    AuntyRach
    Feb 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 21, 2026 at 11:48 AM
  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse,...
    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse, will pot up tomorrow. They looked just delivered - fresh in buds.
    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse, will pot up tomorrow. They looked just delivered -...
    I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse,...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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    Alisa
    Feb 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
  13. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back of the borders for weeding and to hedges and fences for trimming. You think it is going to take up...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back of the borders for weeding and to hedges and...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back...
    Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
  14. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM
  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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    strongylodon
    Feb 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM
  16. Zaneta Cebula

    Black currant healthy or not...

    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
    Zaneta Cebula, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    NigelJ
    Feb 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
  17. Gairdner
    Like x 3

    New Here…

    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot...
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot full of compo then rake them in with my hand. Got a different method now. :blue thumb:
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot full of compo then rake them in with my hand. Got a...
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot...
    Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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    Gairdner
    Feb 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and...
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and 10 of the 1010 trays (9 with domes- I melted one..) plus another ten 1020 trays and ten 1010 trays....
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and 10 of the 1010 trays (9 with domes- I melted...
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
  19. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026, Trees
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    HaddockofKnowledge
    Feb 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
  20. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    306
    Alisa
    Feb 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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