Recent Posts

Page 1 of 7

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

x 14
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
Replies:
51
Views:
2,076
Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Sticky
x 3
What are we doing in the garden 2026
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of...
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of the propagator and sowed rocket lettuce and beetroot into shallow pots. I'm still holding off...
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of the propagator and sowed rocket lettuce and...
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
Replies:
269
Views:
10,286
Allotment Boy
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Sticky
Latest moan from you and me 2026
Its all the Randy Andy discussions that have been going on, all his contacts are wanting to get involved.
Its all the Randy Andy discussions that have been going on, all his contacts are wanting to get involved.
Its all the Randy Andy discussions that have been going on, all his contacts are wanting to get involved.
Its all the Randy Andy discussions that have been going on, all his contacts are wanting to get involved.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 55 56 57
Replies:
846
Views:
24,617
pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sticky
x 4
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
It was a lovely mild, sunny afternoon. I have weeded the Jewel Bed. Tulips and Camassias are coming up and some of the perennials are showing fresh new growth. It just needs mulching.
It was a lovely mild, sunny afternoon. I have weeded the Jewel Bed. Tulips and Camassias are coming up and some of the perennials are showing fresh new growth. It just needs mulching.
It was a lovely mild, sunny afternoon. I have weeded the Jewel Bed. Tulips and Camassias are coming up and some of the perennials are showing fresh new growth. It just needs mulching.
It was a lovely mild, sunny afternoon. I have weeded the Jewel Bed. Tulips and Camassias are coming up and some of the perennials are showing fresh new growth. It just needs mulching.
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
Replies:
820
Views:
29,259
Busy-Lizzie
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Dying Privet Hedge
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
Replies:
9
Views:
158
Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
x 3
New Here…
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
Replies:
10
Views:
223
Gairdner
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Whaaattt?
They'll probably be doing that because they can shift your tax code making collection simpler. Goodness knows how that will play out for anyone that only has the state pension though
They'll probably be doing that because they can shift your tax code making collection simpler. Goodness knows how that will play out for anyone that only has the state pension though
They'll probably be doing that because they can shift your tax code making collection simpler. Goodness knows how that will play out for anyone that only has the state pension though
They'll probably be doing that because they can shift your tax code making collection simpler. Goodness knows how that will play out for anyone that only has the state pension though
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 351 352 353
Replies:
5,287
Views:
205,349
Fat Controller
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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
Replies:
19
Views:
393
Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Sticky
x 3
What's your weather like 2026
It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were...
It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were walking down to the house, ehmmm, cafe first of course. Bristol seemed to have blue sky. I had a walk...
It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were walking down to the house, ehmmm, cafe first of...
It stopped raining on the way to Dyrham Park at junction 18. When we arrived, very grey, different shades of grey, some looked like they had plenty of water just waiting to open while we were...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
Replies:
1,286
Views:
19,663
simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:53 PM
x 9
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
Replies:
217
Views:
33,493
Victoria
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Cross runner beans
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work for many years its a good project to breed...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
Replies:
14
Views:
290
Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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
Replies:
4
Views:
131
JennyJB
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Doable do you think?
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the attached sketch there are some wider areas where you...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...

Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
Replies:
16
Views:
444
JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Sticky
A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
Replies:
287
Views:
11,065
Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Sticky
Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
Replies:
35
Views:
1,016
NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
Replies:
442
Views:
27,477
Logan
Feb 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Sticky
What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
Replies:
36
Views:
1,541
strongylodon
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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
Replies:
2
Views:
83
NigelJ
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and fast rules how you do things, people often find...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
Replies:
217
Views:
17,374
pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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
Replies:
3
Views:
326
HaddockofKnowledge
Feb 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 127

Page 1 of 7

Recent Posts

Useful Searches