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What's your weather like 2026
Grey, drizzly and 15.7c.
Grey, drizzly and 15.7c.
Grey, drizzly and 15.7c.
Grey, drizzly and 15.7c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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Victoria
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year...
I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year and kales are very pretty when in flower. The purple or variegated sage looks good too.
I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year and kales are very pretty when in flower. The...
I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year...
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Baalmaiden
Feb 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where...
Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where one option could be the sounds of crashing waves on the seashore. Hope you are lucky with your deer...
Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where one option could be the sounds of crashing waves on...
Sssshhhh @Penny_Forthem - don't let 'the boys' hear you! You have given me an idea, because my nights can be fairly rubbish at times, maybe I should try one of those 'white noise'machines where...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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Ladybird4
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Electric cars.
To be honest I think manufacturers or retailers have missed a marketing trick. Give them away free and have branding and advertising all over.
To be honest I think manufacturers or retailers have missed a marketing trick. Give them away free and have branding and advertising all over.
To be honest I think manufacturers or retailers have missed a marketing trick. Give them away free and have branding and advertising all over.
To be honest I think manufacturers or retailers have missed a marketing trick. Give them away free and have branding and advertising all over.
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 186 187 188
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Loofah
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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Ladybird4
Feb 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Clematis planning
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the plant growing up , its not something I've done with...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
Robodendron, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Perki
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Hedychium question
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium, roscoea etc...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium,...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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CarolineL
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Ice Plants in hanging pots?
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
CanadianLori, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of...
I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of Silphium in the long grass areas, gets lots of comments, I sowed the seed about 15yrs ago on molehills in...
I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of Silphium in the long grass areas, gets lots of...
I often do a bit of guerilla sowing with left over seed. Especially annual things, I also collect seed from my garden to scatter in the park as I walk round. There is a fairly large patch of...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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pete
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...
Tradescantia loving the rain ..Tecoma stans (Ginger Thomas) new growth from severe cutback ...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Victoria
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's...
Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's time.Big majority, but divided.The election system doesn't work anymore, but they wont accept it.
Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's time.Big majority, but divided.The election system...
Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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pete
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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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
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
Yesterday I transferred recently bought daphne into a bigger pot. And indoors I moved chilli seeds (not very hot - biquinho) into the soil (were soaking for a couple of days) and sowed tomatillos.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Alisa
Feb 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening...
Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening instead; an entirely more satisfactory experience....
Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening instead; an entirely more satisfactory experience....
Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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infradig
Feb 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Crafters Corner 2026
Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Valley Gardener
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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

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