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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is the link if anyone is interested.
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a...
    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a kitten.The scratches were rather spectacular :biggrin:
    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a kitten.The scratches were rather spectacular :biggrin:
    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a...
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  3. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
    Re the goings on over the water, I was suddenly reminded of this song. It shows my age…Lonnie Donegan - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight Lyrics | Lyrics.com
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  5. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
    I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .
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  6. shiney
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
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  8. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    When we first moved here the milkman delivered the milk by horse and cart. True :blue thumb:
    When we first moved here the milkman delivered the milk by horse and cart. True :blue thumb:
    When we first moved here the milkman delivered the milk by horse and cart. True :blue thumb:
    When we first moved here the milkman delivered the milk by horse and cart. True :blue thumb:
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    All went well at the vampires today. I have no clue as to when I will get the results but I tend to look at it this way; if anything is untoward, they'll be in touch. Psyching myself up for...
    All went well at the vampires today. I have no clue as to when I will get the results but I tend to look at it this way; if anything is untoward, they'll be in touch. Psyching myself up for tonight's quiz. Hopefully we will do better than last weeks drubbing. Bidding you all an early good...
    All went well at the vampires today. I have no clue as to when I will get the results but I tend to look at it this way; if anything is untoward, they'll be in touch. Psyching myself up for tonight's quiz. Hopefully we will do better than last...
    All went well at the vampires today. I have no clue as to when I will get the results but I tend to look at it this way; if anything is untoward, they'll be in touch. Psyching myself up for...
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  11. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.I will Cut them Back now to New Growth lower down the Stems which is what I have always done previously.ThanksKevin
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  12. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
    I didn't realise the GC server was on Voyager.
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  13. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
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  14. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready...
    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready to go out at the end of the week. For the first time in Months it looks as if we will get a few dry...
    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready to go out at the end of the week. For the first...
    Got to Allotments yesterday, among other jobs I (lightly) dug an area ready for the Broad beans and early peas i have growing in modules at home. I'm hardening them off and they should be ready...
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  15. Fat Controller

    Anyone got/used a Pro-Seeder?

    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
    Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle
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  16. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  17. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
    Camellia reticulata "Mary Williams".
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  18. JWK
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  19. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room - watering it when I remembered and all of a sudden - and...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room -...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
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  20. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
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