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  1. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    The hole is for excess water to drain away, if it's blocked or if you use a pot with no hole it will fill with water and that is bad for the plant. I usually put a stone or a bit of broken crock...
    The hole is for excess water to drain away, if it's blocked or if you use a pot with no hole it will fill with water and that is bad for the plant. I usually put a stone or a bit of broken crock over the hole, this will stop the compost being washed away, but let the water drain out. Sometimes I...
    The hole is for excess water to drain away, if it's blocked or if you use a pot with no hole it will fill with water and that is bad for the plant. I usually put a stone or a bit of broken crock over the hole, this will stop the compost being...
    The hole is for excess water to drain away, if it's blocked or if you use a pot with no hole it will fill with water and that is bad for the plant. I usually put a stone or a bit of broken crock...
    hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM
  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they are opposites.:scratch:
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they...
    The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 35 36 37
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    pete
    Feb 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
    Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
    Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
    Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
  4. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    @Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
    Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Feb 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Feb 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
  6. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop...
    yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop in Norways sales that you mention but a lot of that drop in January (and for a good while after I...
    yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop in Norways sales that you mention but a lot of...
    yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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    Emptyheadtime
    Feb 8, 2026 at 8:22 AM
  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
    A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
    A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
    A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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    Jenny namaste
    Feb 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
  8. Fat Controller
    Like x 3

    All things automotive

    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    Feb 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
  9. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    katecat58
    Feb 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
  10. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Jenny namaste
    Feb 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
  11. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible...
    Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible list Plants Dahlias are both decorative and edible. Don't bother with Wonderberry (Solanum...
    Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible list Plants Dahlias are both decorative and...
    Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible...
    Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Feb 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.;)
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    pete
    Feb 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
  13. Fof

    Hedychium question

    When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck...
    When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck plants that don't 'fit', and I'm quite ruthless about it. I do apologise to the plant before I bin...
    When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck plants that don't 'fit', and I'm quite ruthless...
    When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck...
    Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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    Fof
    Feb 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 8, 2026 at 6:48 AM
  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Adam I
    Feb 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
  16. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    Bluejayway
    Feb 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
  17. Kevin Cowans

    Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants

    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above the Paving Level so they definately need Lifting,...
    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above...
    Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
    Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM, Other Plants
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    Kevin Cowans
    Feb 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
  18. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Notwellygood
    Feb 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM
  19. cc120

    Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
    cc120, Jul 27, 2025, Identification Area
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    Ergates
    Feb 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
  20. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Feb 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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