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  1. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    @Neil Clements we are also on clay soil. How about fennel (not the bulb type)? The bees love it and the feathery leaves are great in salads and soups. Fig? Grape vines, you can use the leaves to...
    @Neil Clements we are also on clay soil. How about fennel (not the bulb type)? The bees love it and the feathery leaves are great in salads and soups. Fig? Grape vines, you can use the leaves to do your own stuffed vine leaves and then have the grapes for eating or wine making. Great that you...
    @Neil Clements we are also on clay soil. How about fennel (not the bulb type)? The bees love it and the feathery leaves are great in salads and soups. Fig? Grape vines, you can use the leaves to do your own stuffed vine leaves and then have the...
    @Neil Clements we are also on clay soil. How about fennel (not the bulb type)? The bees love it and the feathery leaves are great in salads and soups. Fig? Grape vines, you can use the leaves to...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello everyone. My absence was not voluntary and, as it happened over Xmas and NY period, I've been incredibly busy and have got out of the habit. Lots of sewing - new coat for Possum, jacket...
    Hello everyone. My absence was not voluntary and, as it happened over Xmas and NY period, I've been incredibly busy and have got out of the habit. Lots of sewing - new coat for Possum, jacket and trousers for me, a new embroidery project and patchwork to do, photograph and document for tutos...
    Hello everyone. My absence was not voluntary and, as it happened over Xmas and NY period, I've been incredibly busy and have got out of the habit. Lots of sewing - new coat for Possum, jacket and trousers for me, a new embroidery project and...
    Hello everyone. My absence was not voluntary and, as it happened over Xmas and NY period, I've been incredibly busy and have got out of the habit. Lots of sewing - new coat for Possum, jacket...
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  3. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  4. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent,...
    It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent, though they do charge for entry which I don't think they should, really.
    It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent, though they do charge for entry which I don't think...
    It's also worth knowing about these, if you happen to be in the South East: Plant Fairs Roadshow - South East’s best specialist nurseries coming to great venues near you! They are excellent,...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this...
    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this afternoon when Dewi was fast asleep under the bed ... you have to laugh :heehee::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this afternoon when Dewi was fast asleep under the bed ... you...
    I was hoping for rain this morning so that I could open the back door for Dewi to see outside, but not wander. It was dry. If I'd wanted it to be dry it would have rained ! It rained this...
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  12. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  13. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  14. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
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  15. Logan
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
    I thought it was to do with looking good!!!! as image is the things these days
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  17. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  18. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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  19. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
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  20. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
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