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Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?
I think they're for speed/ease of mass propagation. Horrible things though.
I think they're for speed/ease of mass propagation. Horrible things though.
I think they're for speed/ease of mass propagation. Horrible things though.
I think they're for speed/ease of mass propagation. Horrible things though.
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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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
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. ...
Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. I've just checked my seed potatoes an dthere's lots of chitting going on so with any luck OH can weed...
Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. I've just checked my seed potatoes an dthere's lots...
Good morning. Woke up to bright sunshine but it was all too brief and we've gone all grey again. have decided to leave henshed cleaning till Tuesday when things should have dried out a bit. ...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 22, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
There is still a youth club down the road from me, its been there since the 60s, I dont think it has anything to do with government, or local authority funding, if people want to keep them going...
There is still a youth club down the road from me, its been there since the 60s, I dont think it has anything to do with government, or local authority funding, if people want to keep them going they will, its down to the locals.Bearing that in mind anti social behaviour is no better because...
There is still a youth club down the road from me, its been there since the 60s, I dont think it has anything to do with government, or local authority funding, if people want to keep them going they will, its down to the locals.Bearing that...
There is still a youth club down the road from me, its been there since the 60s, I dont think it has anything to do with government, or local authority funding, if people want to keep them going...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 54 55 56
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:20 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
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.
Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.
Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.
Its just drizzle here, but its certainly dragging its heels in this corner, trust me, it will clear as the sun goes down.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Whaaattt?
I agree with that statement, my only issue is the way we provide enough for those that have too little. Surely benefits cannot be the way to go, there has to be a system whereby a fair days work...
I agree with that statement, my only issue is the way we provide enough for those that have too little. Surely benefits cannot be the way to go, there has to be a system whereby a fair days work gets a fair days pay, and that pay is enough for people to live on and have a bit to spare.Its...
I agree with that statement, my only issue is the way we provide enough for those that have too little. Surely benefits cannot be the way to go, there has to be a system whereby a fair days work gets a fair days pay, and that pay is enough for...
I agree with that statement, my only issue is the way we provide enough for those that have too little. Surely benefits cannot be the way to go, there has to be a system whereby a fair days work...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 350 351 352
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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Plantminded
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
How do you feel if this happens?
Gardening isn't for the impatient, and if you buy three of something they will all (hopefully) grow and become overcrowded, and then you'll have to dig two up and what would you do with them ......
Gardening isn't for the impatient, and if you buy three of something they will all (hopefully) grow and become overcrowded, and then you'll have to dig two up and what would you do with them ... Try to relax and enjoy your garden instead of stressing yourself about having a dramatic effect....
Gardening isn't for the impatient, and if you buy three of something they will all (hopefully) grow and become overcrowded, and then you'll have to dig two up and what would you do with them ... Try to relax and enjoy your garden instead of...
Gardening isn't for the impatient, and if you buy three of something they will all (hopefully) grow and become overcrowded, and then you'll have to dig two up and what would you do with them ......
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Michael Hewett
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:42 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
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Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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
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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
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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
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Gairdner
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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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
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Victoria
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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
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
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
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JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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

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