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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon...
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon shelter, weeded and watered them, but closed it again when cloud came again. I hate to admit it ...
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon shelter, weeded and watered them, but closed it...
Managed an hour or so this morning. Took violas out of the top of the Tulip pots as the bulbs are pushing through. We did some more tidying and re-arranging of pots. I briefly opened up the lemon...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Allotment Boy
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I left OH watching cricket and curling on the tv this morning, amd took myself out for a brisk walk round the block. Forty five minutes round the lanes in the sun, and really enjoyed it, had a...
I left OH watching cricket and curling on the tv this morning, amd took myself out for a brisk walk round the block. Forty five minutes round the lanes in the sun, and really enjoyed it, had a really good stretch. I’m now feeling sluggish, but I have got some laundry done. Now sitting with a cup...
I left OH watching cricket and curling on the tv this morning, amd took myself out for a brisk walk round the block. Forty five minutes round the lanes in the sun, and really enjoyed it, had a really good stretch. I’m now feeling sluggish, but I...
I left OH watching cricket and curling on the tv this morning, amd took myself out for a brisk walk round the block. Forty five minutes round the lanes in the sun, and really enjoyed it, had a...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 45 46 47
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Ergates
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers
As I understand it, the main idea of Hugelkultur is the slow decay of the woody material provides extra warmth and nutrients to the plants roots as well as good drainage. Very different to just...
As I understand it, the main idea of Hugelkultur is the slow decay of the woody material provides extra warmth and nutrients to the plants roots as well as good drainage. Very different to just raising a plant up a bit on a mound of soil.
As I understand it, the main idea of Hugelkultur is the slow decay of the woody material provides extra warmth and nutrients to the plants roots as well as good drainage. Very different to just raising a plant up a bit on a mound of soil.
As I understand it, the main idea of Hugelkultur is the slow decay of the woody material provides extra warmth and nutrients to the plants roots as well as good drainage. Very different to just...
Plantminded, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
GQT
I only listen occasionally, but my sister is a regular listener. Interestingly I heard it last week and there was a question on growing watercress. The panel only talked about needing running...
I only listen occasionally, but my sister is a regular listener. Interestingly I heard it last week and there was a question on growing watercress. The panel only talked about needing running water that still water was unsafe from contamination etc. No-one mentioned that you can grow it...
I only listen occasionally, but my sister is a regular listener. Interestingly I heard it last week and there was a question on growing watercress. The panel only talked about needing running water that still water was unsafe from...
I only listen occasionally, but my sister is a regular listener. Interestingly I heard it last week and there was a question on growing watercress. The panel only talked about needing running...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Allotment Boy
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001...
and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001...
and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001...
and for me I address it as a challenge! That's how started this gig. I was challenged to grow peppers hotter than what you could get in the shops back in 2001...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 10 11 12
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CanadianLori
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
A lovely walk out in the sunshine.... Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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Jenny namaste
Feb 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Alisa
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Whaaattt?
Another change of subject...........the planned housing on green space in NESomerset......it appears to be simply to ensure this govt's "new housing quota" is filled one way or another by local...
Another change of subject...........the planned housing on green space in NESomerset......it appears to be simply to ensure this govt's "new housing quota" is filled one way or another by local councils. They rabbit on about social and affordable housing but rarely provide it.
Another change of subject...........the planned housing on green space in NESomerset......it appears to be simply to ensure this govt's "new housing quota" is filled one way or another by local councils. They rabbit on about social and...
Another change of subject...........the planned housing on green space in NESomerset......it appears to be simply to ensure this govt's "new housing quota" is filled one way or another by local...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 334 335 336
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Philippa
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food being available everywhere. I'd never buy organic...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 44 45 46
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pete
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Logan
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I...
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good Kevin
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good Kevin
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM, Tools And Equipment
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Kevin Cowans
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What's Looking Good February 2026
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Partial screening suggestions
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...

PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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CostasK
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
What is this Weed?
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS...
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS discourages as it helps it to Spread, oh well, Live and Learn.ThanksKevin
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS discourages as it helps it to Spread, oh well, Live and...
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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LittleSparrah
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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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

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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wiseowl
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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...
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM

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