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  1. 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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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I don't know how much rain we had, but the bucket is full and over flowing 7c still raining
    I don't know how much rain we had, but the bucket is full and over flowing 7c still raining
    I don't know how much rain we had, but the bucket is full and over flowing 7c still raining
    I don't know how much rain we had, but the bucket is full and over flowing 7c still raining
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  3. 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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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    But what is the point of giving the EU £100, letting them dither for yrs, and then getting £80 back spent on an item of their choice. It is just bonkers. Now, I'm not saying our gov necessarily...
    But what is the point of giving the EU £100, letting them dither for yrs, and then getting £80 back spent on an item of their choice. It is just bonkers. Now, I'm not saying our gov necessarily spends on the right things, but at least we can vote them out and get a new lot in to have a go.
    But what is the point of giving the EU £100, letting them dither for yrs, and then getting £80 back spent on an item of their choice. It is just bonkers. Now, I'm not saying our gov necessarily spends on the right things, but at least we can...
    But what is the point of giving the EU £100, letting them dither for yrs, and then getting £80 back spent on an item of their choice. It is just bonkers. Now, I'm not saying our gov necessarily...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    How awful, Feels like the weather has gone mad. We have had sunshine this morning, although there were a few light showers, not enough to wet our coats though. We have had a walk by the sea, and...
    How awful, Feels like the weather has gone mad. We have had sunshine this morning, although there were a few light showers, not enough to wet our coats though. We have had a walk by the sea, and stopped off at the supermarket for a topup shop. The car park was packed, I don’t know whether it...
    How awful, Feels like the weather has gone mad. We have had sunshine this morning, although there were a few light showers, not enough to wet our coats though. We have had a walk by the sea, and stopped off at the supermarket for a topup shop....
    How awful, Feels like the weather has gone mad. We have had sunshine this morning, although there were a few light showers, not enough to wet our coats though. We have had a walk by the sea, and...
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  6. JWK
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Plantminded

    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    Well here in Cambridgeshire that's exactly the pattern that has developed over the past few years. It may change to something different, especially if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning...
    Well here in Cambridgeshire that's exactly the pattern that has developed over the past few years. It may change to something different, especially if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is disrupted. Ignoring that ominous scenario, the tips given on the RHS advice link are things I...
    Well here in Cambridgeshire that's exactly the pattern that has developed over the past few years. It may change to something different, especially if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is disrupted. Ignoring that ominous scenario,...
    Well here in Cambridgeshire that's exactly the pattern that has developed over the past few years. It may change to something different, especially if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning...
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  11. 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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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
    Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
    Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
    Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Sian in Belgium

    Herbs that are looking good this week…

    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
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