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Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was a cheap one from Lidls*.As they say if you like...
I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was...
I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy
We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy
We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy
We had sunshine between 12 and 3 o’clock, apart from a 10 minute rain at 1. I spent 2 hours in the garden. Happy
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 66 67 68
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)
A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a larger, vigorous grass. The three have different...
A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a...
A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early...
cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early and plant them out so they flower in early summer youll get a good harvest.Ive grown amaranth and...
cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early and plant them out so they flower in early summer...
cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early...
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Adam I
Feb 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Wonderful. Sounds like our setup.
Wonderful. Sounds like our setup.
Wonderful. Sounds like our setup.
Wonderful. Sounds like our setup.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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Victoria
Feb 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! @shiney , looking very grand already Thanks for sharing the journey!
In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! @shiney , looking very grand...
In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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Selleri
Feb 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up...
Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up and got Valentine card & chocs whilst I remembered.It must be a very good year for snowdrops as I...
Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up and got Valentine card & chocs whilst I...
Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 41 42 43
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lizzie27
Feb 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 8 9 10
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pete
Feb 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 14 15 16
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Star gaze Lily
Feb 11, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Electric cars.
That keeps the other lanes clear for us then .
That keeps the other lanes clear for us then .
That keeps the other lanes clear for us then .
That keeps the other lanes clear for us then .
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 187 188 189
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Plantminded
Feb 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay...
Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay extra and I want my monies worth.I've got the kind of garden where I can always find something for...
Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay extra and I want my monies worth.I've got the kind...
Took the opportunity of slightly drier weather to wander around the garden collecting woody plant material for the garden bin, I hate not having anything for collection day, tomorrow, as I pay...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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pete
Feb 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
YouTube mega thread
Proper plant talk.
Proper plant talk.
Proper plant talk.
Proper plant talk.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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NigelJ
Feb 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
New research, I thought it had been known for years.I understand I should be applying sunscreen about 5 times a day when I'm in the garden in summer.
New research, I thought it had been known for years.I understand I should be applying sunscreen about 5 times a day when I'm in the garden in summer.
New research, I thought it had been known for years.I understand I should be applying sunscreen about 5 times a day when I'm in the garden in summer.
New research, I thought it had been known for years.I understand I should be applying sunscreen about 5 times a day when I'm in the garden in summer.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 38 39 40
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pete
Feb 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Camellias
Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste

Jenny namaste, Feb 9, 2026 at 10:13 AM, Container Gardening
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Jenny namaste
Feb 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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The Camera In My Pocket 2026
My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Gallery
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Plantminded
Feb 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Tranquility.
Tranquility.
Tranquility.
Tranquility.

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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Plantminded
Feb 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
Oh good, thanks I had a rough idea what it would look like but as there was no picture on the label I googled it before purchase!
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Plantminded
Feb 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Slow pages
I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone knows what they are doing.
I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real problem, or input from anyone. Nice to know someone...
I dont think we are trying to make a big issue, as such, out of this, obviously it still works, so no rush. I think most of us thought it was something that would sort itself out with no real...
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 6 7 8
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pete
Feb 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
My first Iris reticulata have opened today.
My first Iris reticulata have opened today.

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone
Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a Deep(ish) Hole, at around 18" I hit Sandy Soil,...
Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed to figure out my Soil.I know that if I dig a...
Hello @JennyJBThanks for the Reply.Yes, it seems to create 'Satellite' Plants quite readily, so I shall dig up some of those and Plant in a 2L Pot.To be honest, I have never really managed...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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