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What's your weather like 2026
The rain held off for my walk, and for most of the day in fact. A mild week ahead with light rain, then a dip in temp for Friday and Saturday with Saturday being dry and sunny (maybe. Unless...
The rain held off for my walk, and for most of the day in fact. A mild week ahead with light rain, then a dip in temp for Friday and Saturday with Saturday being dry and sunny (maybe. Unless that’s a tease).
The rain held off for my walk, and for most of the day in fact. A mild week ahead with light rain, then a dip in temp for Friday and Saturday with Saturday being dry and sunny (maybe. Unless that’s a tease).
The rain held off for my walk, and for most of the day in fact. A mild week ahead with light rain, then a dip in temp for Friday and Saturday with Saturday being dry and sunny (maybe. Unless...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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AuntyRach
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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
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
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Selleri
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Electric cars.
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a...
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a Mercedes .
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a Mercedes .
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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Plantminded
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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LunarSea
Feb 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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
Ice Plants in hanging pots?
Yes, I'm arguing with myself. The seeds are expensive and of course there is shipping. It might be simpler to just buy the plants come spring and stuff them in his pots. lazy Lori... lazy Lori
Yes, I'm arguing with myself. The seeds are expensive and of course there is shipping. It might be simpler to just buy the plants come spring and stuff them in his pots. lazy Lori... lazy Lori
Yes, I'm arguing with myself. The seeds are expensive and of course there is shipping. It might be simpler to just buy the plants come spring and stuff them in his pots. lazy Lori... lazy Lori
Yes, I'm arguing with myself. The seeds are expensive and of course there is shipping. It might be simpler to just buy the plants come spring and stuff them in his pots. lazy Lori... lazy Lori
CanadianLori, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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CanadianLori
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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ViewAhead
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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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...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Jenny namaste
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral...
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral snaffles, I'm sure we would be brought into line frighteningly quickly.JFK wasn't enough of a...
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral snaffles, I'm sure we would be brought into line...
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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ViewAhead
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:43 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
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad...
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad after that so I pruned it today. It's a once flowering rambler but something had to be done. It grew...
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad after that so I pruned it today. It's a once...
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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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