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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thanks @Plantminded , we needed something fairly tidy and compact for the space available. Hoping the birds will like the fruit!
    Thanks @Plantminded , we needed something fairly tidy and compact for the space available. Hoping the birds will like the fruit!
    Thanks @Plantminded , we needed something fairly tidy and compact for the space available. Hoping the birds will like the fruit!
    Thanks @Plantminded , we needed something fairly tidy and compact for the space available. Hoping the birds will like the fruit!
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been...
    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been achieved by reaching one teeny decision, whilst kicking all the undecided stuff into the long grass),...
    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been achieved by reaching one teeny decision, whilst...
    Doubtless a good cause. Paying for all the EU buildings, staffing, travel, press conferences (where they bang on about negotiations having continued all night and what an amazing feat has been...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cooler air has arrived along with drizzle and a keen breeze. There’s a yellow warning for ice tonight.
    Cooler air has arrived along with drizzle and a keen breeze. There’s a yellow warning for ice tonight.
    Cooler air has arrived along with drizzle and a keen breeze. There’s a yellow warning for ice tonight.
    Cooler air has arrived along with drizzle and a keen breeze. There’s a yellow warning for ice tonight.
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  4. Plantminded

    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    All very good thoughts above, thank you, please keep them coming! Most of the plants that I grow here I have chosen first of all because I like them, secondly because they are hardy and don’t...
    All very good thoughts above, thank you, please keep them coming! Most of the plants that I grow here I have chosen first of all because I like them, secondly because they are hardy and don’t require winter protection (apart from the tree fern) and thirdly because they can cope with dry, sandy...
    All very good thoughts above, thank you, please keep them coming! Most of the plants that I grow here I have chosen first of all because I like them, secondly because they are hardy and don’t require winter protection (apart from the tree fern)...
    All very good thoughts above, thank you, please keep them coming! Most of the plants that I grow here I have chosen first of all because I like them, secondly because they are hardy and don’t...
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  5. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Another day of errands but also lunch with my sister so we had a good catch up. One errand was to deliver a parcel that was posted to my house by mistake. Correct number but wrong...
    Afternoon all.Another day of errands but also lunch with my sister so we had a good catch up. One errand was to deliver a parcel that was posted to my house by mistake. Correct number but wrong street! I didn’t mind (I hope they would do the same?) but the house was elevated from the road by...
    Afternoon all.Another day of errands but also lunch with my sister so we had a good catch up. One errand was to deliver a parcel that was posted to my house by mistake. Correct number but wrong street! I didn’t mind (I hope they would do the...
    Afternoon all.Another day of errands but also lunch with my sister so we had a good catch up. One errand was to deliver a parcel that was posted to my house by mistake. Correct number but wrong...
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  7. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have this Weed growing in sections of the Borders:Can someone Please identify this for me?Also, what is most effective way to get rid of it?Thanks in...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have this Weed growing in sections of the Borders:Can someone Please identify this for me?Also, what is most effective way to get rid of it?Thanks in advanceKevin
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have this Weed growing in sections of the Borders:Can someone Please identify this for me?Also, what is most effective way to get rid of it?Thanks in advanceKevin
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have this Weed growing in sections of the Borders:Can someone Please identify this for me?Also, what is most effective way to get rid of it?Thanks in...
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  8. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
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  9. JWK
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  10. Greenlion66

    Old apple trees and water shoots

    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and leaves being taken out. The reason winter pruning...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
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  11. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
    We love our Mahonia ‘soft caress’ which isn’t prickly at all, but might not grow tall enough. Ours is between 1m to 1.5m Similarly Nandina. I can’t remember the variety we have, but it’s trouble free.
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  12. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
    I've often looked at Ali express but never bought anything, the pricing always looks ridiculous and there has to be a catch. Probably 99p for the article and £10 P&P.:dunno:
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white...
    The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white lilies and dahlia David Howard please". Unfortunately to non-gardeners, if the pack says "spider lily"...
    The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white lilies and dahlia David Howard please". Unfortunately...
    The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white...
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  14. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone...
    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone blandaViolasScilla hohenackerii
    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone blandaViolasScilla hohenackerii
    Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone...
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  15. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
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  16. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
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  17. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
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  18. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  20. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
    Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
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