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  1. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me...
    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me this is no good to go directly into beds.I don’t think have space for 2 trees which I hope to grow...
    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me this is no good to go directly into beds.I don’t...
    Thanks for the advice!@infradig Re:manure… dos it have to be the well rotted stuff you buy? I have friends who have horses so manure is no issue - but it’ll be fresh and someone once told me...
    Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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    Novice Gardener Laura
    Feb 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    Suppose the plants have to just surrender to Mother Nature. (I’ve corrected the incorrect autocorrect on my original post btw)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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    AuntyRach
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Took advantage of the drying windy weather and pruned the roses and the gooseberry bush. I hate pruning roses :mad: I've been savaged by the pair of Harlow Cars!
    Took advantage of the drying windy weather and pruned the roses and the gooseberry bush. I hate pruning roses :mad: I've been savaged by the pair of Harlow Cars!
    Took advantage of the drying windy weather and pruned the roses and the gooseberry bush. I hate pruning roses :mad: I've been savaged by the pair of Harlow Cars!
    Took advantage of the drying windy weather and pruned the roses and the gooseberry bush. I hate pruning roses :mad: I've been savaged by the pair of Harlow Cars!
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    Jess91
    Feb 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Well done @Liriodendron in getting your chair finished. I hope it gives you many more years of pleasure. I am signing out early today - need to do some baking. Hope everyone has restful sleep.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 35 36 37
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
  5. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I'd consider that as a blessing :biggrin:Regarding smartphones, and other tech too, I can warmly recommend Amazon refurbished ones. The prices are very reasonable and the guarantees for the device and...
    I'd consider that as a blessing :biggrin:Regarding smartphones, and other tech too, I can warmly recommend Amazon refurbished ones. The prices are very reasonable and the guarantees for the device and especially the common weakest link, the battery, are very good indeed.With smartphones the catch...
    I'd consider that as a blessing :biggrin:Regarding smartphones, and other tech too, I can warmly recommend Amazon refurbished ones. The prices are very reasonable and the guarantees for the device and especially the common weakest link, the battery,...
    I'd consider that as a blessing :biggrin:Regarding smartphones, and other tech too, I can warmly recommend Amazon refurbished ones. The prices are very reasonable and the guarantees for the device and...
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    Selleri
    Feb 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
  6. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Feb 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  7. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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    NigelJ
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    Feb 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
  9. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    3 proper dry days since Christmas.
    3 proper dry days since Christmas.
    3 proper dry days since Christmas.
    3 proper dry days since Christmas.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 55 56 57
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    waterbut
    Feb 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
  10. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Buy some roses. I love them. But watch out some are pretty just for show whilst others have lovely scents. Sounds obvious but read the label. Maybe some fruit trees but do not let them grow any...
    Buy some roses. I love them. But watch out some are pretty just for show whilst others have lovely scents. Sounds obvious but read the label. Maybe some fruit trees but do not let them grow any higher than you can reach. Never had any luck with ferns our snails and slugs seem to like them.
    Buy some roses. I love them. But watch out some are pretty just for show whilst others have lovely scents. Sounds obvious but read the label. Maybe some fruit trees but do not let them grow any higher than you can reach. Never had any luck with...
    Buy some roses. I love them. But watch out some are pretty just for show whilst others have lovely scents. Sounds obvious but read the label. Maybe some fruit trees but do not let them grow any...
    Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    waterbut
    Feb 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
  12. BB3
    Funny x 9

    What an eejit!

    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    BB3, Jan 21, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Allotment Boy
    Feb 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
  13. ArmyAirForce
    Like x 3

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for something new. I may add some hardy Cyclamen at...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
    ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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    ArmyAirForce
    Feb 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
  14. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    If anyone is still after gloves welder gloves are suppose to be good and cheaper.
    Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    Perki
    Feb 4, 2026 at 6:34 PM
  15. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    cactus_girl
    Feb 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
  16. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Nice to see :):)Lots of bee's, honey and Bubbles flying and 2 ladybirds :):)
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    Jiffy
    Feb 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
  17. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    Jiffy
    Feb 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
  18. ricky101

    Begonias - Cascade type

    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
    ricky101, Feb 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    JennyJB
    Feb 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
  19. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
    kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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    infradig
    Feb 4, 2026 at 10:03 AM
  20. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    I don't like the smell of both.
    I don't like the smell of both.
    I don't like the smell of both.
    I don't like the smell of both.
    Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    pete
    Feb 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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