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Planting a new fruit tree
Well rotted* is best because it will have lost the ammonia in fresh and has decomposed to the state that fungi can colonise it. Fresh spread on the surface now will allow it to lose this gaseous...
Well rotted* is best because it will have lost the ammonia in fresh and has decomposed to the state that fungi can colonise it. Fresh spread on the surface now will allow it to lose this gaseous content and rain will wash it in to the soil. Perhaps you could buy some 6x to plant the tree(s)...
Well rotted* is best because it will have lost the ammonia in fresh and has decomposed to the state that fungi can colonise it. Fresh spread on the surface now will allow it to lose this gaseous content and rain will wash it in to the soil....
Well rotted* is best because it will have lost the ammonia in fresh and has decomposed to the state that fungi can colonise it. Fresh spread on the surface now will allow it to lose this gaseous...
Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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infradig
Feb 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
Distance is inside 30 to 40 minutes and easy to get to. I had bought a Spirea from KD Plants 4 years ago and a grass from Cotswold Garden Flowers, but they withdrew in the meantime. It was less...
Distance is inside 30 to 40 minutes and easy to get to. I had bought a Spirea from KD Plants 4 years ago and a grass from Cotswold Garden Flowers, but they withdrew in the meantime. It was less visited after Covid.The prices are around £5 cheaper per plant because the nurseries sell directly.
Distance is inside 30 to 40 minutes and easy to get to. I had bought a Spirea from KD Plants 4 years ago and a grass from Cotswold Garden Flowers, but they withdrew in the meantime. It was less visited after Covid.The prices are around £5...
Distance is inside 30 to 40 minutes and easy to get to. I had bought a Spirea from KD Plants 4 years ago and a grass from Cotswold Garden Flowers, but they withdrew in the meantime. It was less...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Geranium cuttings I stuck in a pot months ago appear to have rooted ...
Geranium cuttings I stuck in a pot months ago appear to have rooted ...
Geranium cuttings I stuck in a pot months ago appear to have rooted ...
Geranium cuttings I stuck in a pot months ago appear to have rooted ...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is up to 17f -8c and has been snowing through the night. The accumulation is only really starting to impress at this point so the night time snow must have been very fine. Shoveling is in the...
It is up to 17f -8c and has been snowing through the night. The accumulation is only really starting to impress at this point so the night time snow must have been very fine. Shoveling is in the forecast.
It is up to 17f -8c and has been snowing through the night. The accumulation is only really starting to impress at this point so the night time snow must have been very fine. Shoveling is in the forecast.
It is up to 17f -8c and has been snowing through the night. The accumulation is only really starting to impress at this point so the night time snow must have been very fine. Shoveling is in the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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CanadianLori
Feb 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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infradig
Feb 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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.
Victoria, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Other Plants
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed . Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and...
There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed . Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and ground water topped up). All this rain not being stored and then a drought and hosepipe ban later in the...
There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed . Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and ground water topped up). All this rain not being...
There's no such thing as too much rain, it's just inconveniently timed . Not much use in winter when most of the plants aren't actively growing (beyond the point of keeping the reservoirs and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
It's really wet & cold and it's a work day (it's a slow day actually but leaving my computer completely to go outside and do gardening would feel wrong).So no actual gardening for me, but...
It's really wet & cold and it's a work day (it's a slow day actually but leaving my computer completely to go outside and do gardening would feel wrong).So no actual gardening for me, but before work I had an idea for a small garden tweak that would enable me to keep a rose I was...
It's really wet & cold and it's a work day (it's a slow day actually but leaving my computer completely to go outside and do gardening would feel wrong).So no actual gardening for me, but before work I had an idea for a small garden tweak that...
It's really wet & cold and it's a work day (it's a slow day actually but leaving my computer completely to go outside and do gardening would feel wrong).So no actual gardening for me, but...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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CostasK
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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...
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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NigelJ
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a...
Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a kilo for dinner last night which we had with salad, Marie Rose sauce and lemon juice. They were...
Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a kilo for dinner last night which we had with salad,...
Good morning all.Surprise, not forecast, we have sunshine at the moment!The SM had the biggest cooked prawns I've ever seen on special offer yesterday. Just under 10€ a kilo. I bought half a...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 35 36 37
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Jiffy
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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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

shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Selleri
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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...
HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM, Trees
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pete
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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Ladybird4
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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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...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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Stephen Southwest
Feb 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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.
Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Spruce
Feb 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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All you want to know about hedgehogs....
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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madpenguin
Feb 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Wordle Wanderings 3
I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English!
I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English!
I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English!
I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English!
Eustace, Mar 14, 2024, Games Arena ... 2 3 4
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Victoria
Feb 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening,...
The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening, so I went along today. However it isn't a gardening group, although its correct name is 'Growing...
The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening, so I went along today. However it isn't a...
The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening,...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Michael Hewett
Feb 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM

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