1. Forum News
    NEW SOFTWARE & SERVER IS COMING!
    Please click on the link below to get the most up to date information: CLICK HERE

Recent Posts

Title
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. PzaMayor3
    Like x 26

    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Me too! :biggrin:Lots of early colour there, :blue thumb: We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground. :sad:
    Me too! :biggrin:Lots of early colour there, :blue thumb: We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground. :sad:
    Me too! :biggrin:Lots of early colour there, :blue thumb: We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground. :sad:
    Me too! :biggrin:Lots of early colour there, :blue thumb: We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground. :sad:
    Replies:
    165
    Views:
    15,904
  2. Loofah
    Sticky
    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning all and a happy birthday to @Busy-Lizzie OH. I hope that you are up and about @Busy-Lizzie and ready for your 'man who does'. I have a very funny - well to me anyway - story...
    A very good morning all and a happy birthday to @Busy-Lizzie OH. I hope that you are up and about @Busy-Lizzie and ready for your 'man who does'. I have a very funny - well to me anyway - story to tell you. One of my friends yesterday told me that she had a little gift for me - a bottle of...
    A very good morning all and a happy birthday to @Busy-Lizzie OH. I hope that you are up and about @Busy-Lizzie and ready for your 'man who does'. I have a very funny - well to me anyway - story to tell you. One of my friends yesterday told me...
    A very good morning all and a happy birthday to @Busy-Lizzie OH. I hope that you are up and about @Busy-Lizzie and ready for your 'man who does'. I have a very funny - well to me anyway - story...
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
    Replies:
    857
    Views:
    30,711
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
    Replies:
    5,313
    Views:
    207,144
  4. Busy-Lizzie
    Sticky

    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of the owners.
    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of...
    I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
    Replies:
    212
    Views:
    15,963
  5. ArmyAirForce
    Like x 3

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and...
    24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and gardening, but we love it here. Part of that is my new found connection to nature.I've always...
    24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and gardening, but we love it here. Part of that is my...
    24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and...
    Replies:
    607
    Views:
    40,577
  6. JWK
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
    Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
    Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
    Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
    Replies:
    1,342
    Views:
    20,762
  7. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them and post it for you. We do it quite often.If...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them...
    You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
    Replies:
    881
    Views:
    26,019
  8. BB3

    Why don't they ...

    My oldest wheelbarrow may have fitted your criteria as it had a few holes but they were from rust. There was one drawback with it. The wheel that was on it rusted off last year :sad:. It went into...
    My oldest wheelbarrow may have fitted your criteria as it had a few holes but they were from rust. There was one drawback with it. The wheel that was on it rusted off last year :sad:. It went into the skip with the old greenhouse that was falling down.The greenhouse was only 50 years old and the...
    My oldest wheelbarrow may have fitted your criteria as it had a few holes but they were from rust. There was one drawback with it. The wheel that was on it rusted off last year :sad:. It went into the skip with the old greenhouse that was falling...
    My oldest wheelbarrow may have fitted your criteria as it had a few holes but they were from rust. There was one drawback with it. The wheel that was on it rusted off last year :sad:. It went into...
    002786.jpg upload_2026-2-25_6-58-8.png
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    113
  9. Fat Controller

    Hardy fuchsia?

    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that is a task for this year
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that...
    I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    317
  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself...
    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself would look not good, think I would need a few in a shallow dish to look good, been curious with...
    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself would look not good, think I would need a few in a...
    So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself...
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    41
  11. JWK
    Replies:
    301
    Views:
    11,632
  12. Howard Stone

    Is there a repeat flowering weeping standard rose listed for sale in the UK?

    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    82
  13. NigelJ
    Like x 14

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    2,521
  14. simone_in_wiltshire

    Acer in trouble

    @Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it...
    @Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it into a barrel pot for 2 years to have it in a shade corner. It had a poor life because a tree in a pot...
    @Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it into a barrel pot for 2 years to have it in a shade...
    @Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it...
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    88
  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
    Replies:
    225
    Views:
    17,825
  16. simone_in_wiltshire
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the Cercis and hammered a fat stake in but it stood out...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the...
    Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
    tetrapanax.png DSC_1326.JPG DSC_1276.JPG 20260104_132736.jpg 20260106_132404.jpg 20260106_132356.jpg
    Replies:
    294
    Views:
    11,136
  17. Fat Controller
    Sticky
    Like x 9

    Migration to NEW software & server

    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    @ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    539
  18. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    2,550
  19. Logan
    Replies:
    447
    Views:
    27,671
  20. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    345
Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice