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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    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.
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My guess, @CanadianLori , is that Trump has never read the initial deal between Canada and the US about the bridge and its future ownership, and is - as usual - behaving like a spoilt child. And...
    My guess, @CanadianLori , is that Trump has never read the initial deal between Canada and the US about the bridge and its future ownership, and is - as usual - behaving like a spoilt child. And his assertion that China will "terminate all ice hockey in Canada" is simply bizarre...
    My guess, @CanadianLori , is that Trump has never read the initial deal between Canada and the US about the bridge and its future ownership, and is - as usual - behaving like a spoilt child. And his assertion that China will "terminate all ice...
    My guess, @CanadianLori , is that Trump has never read the initial deal between Canada and the US about the bridge and its future ownership, and is - as usual - behaving like a spoilt child. And...
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    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...
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning all.Sad news for you @Ladybird4 - I hope you have some fond memories.A busy day of errands ahead here. I’ve had my walk whilst it was dry so time for a wash and brush up before...
    Morning all.Sad news for you @Ladybird4 - I hope you have some fond memories.A busy day of errands ahead here. I’ve had my walk whilst it was dry so time for a wash and brush up before heading out to Diddly-Dee and then to Dad’s.Have a good day folks.
    Morning all.Sad news for you @Ladybird4 - I hope you have some fond memories.A busy day of errands ahead here. I’ve had my walk whilst it was dry so time for a wash and brush up before heading out to Diddly-Dee and then to Dad’s.Have a...
    Morning all.Sad news for you @Ladybird4 - I hope you have some fond memories.A busy day of errands ahead here. I’ve had my walk whilst it was dry so time for a wash and brush up before...
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling...
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling film, they were all germinated. I could do a bit, but when ever I have time, it rains.
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling film, they were all germinated. I could do a bit, but...
    I had sown Marigold and Antirrhinum on Saturday afternoon out of desperation to do anything. The Marigold seeds must have just waited for water and soil. When I raised Monday morning the cling...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Raining again. Mostly light drizzly stuff. 4mm in the gauge since yesterday morning's check.
    Raining again. Mostly light drizzly stuff. 4mm in the gauge since yesterday morning's check.
    Raining again. Mostly light drizzly stuff. 4mm in the gauge since yesterday morning's check.
    Raining again. Mostly light drizzly stuff. 4mm in the gauge since yesterday morning's check.
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  7. Fof

    Hedychium question

    I think they might well do.
    I think they might well do.
    I think they might well do.
    I think they might well do.
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  8. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinch and Siskins, this week.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  10. shiney
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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! :biggrin:@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! :biggrin:@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...
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  11. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long and it will be hard work. The rye really helps the drying out in early spring and the roots make the...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long and it will be hard work. The rye really helps the...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long...
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  12. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire

    Mysterious plant or fungus

    That's just torturing for the fun of it. The fox hunter mentality. ;)
    That's just torturing for the fun of it. The fox hunter mentality. ;)
    That's just torturing for the fun of it. The fox hunter mentality. ;)
    That's just torturing for the fun of it. The fox hunter mentality. ;)
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  14. Andrew Funnell

    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...
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  15. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
    Beautiful. Will she be an indoor or indoor/outdoor member of the family? Ours are allowed out from 8am to 7pm this time of year, an hour more in Summer.
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  18. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
    Sounds as if you need to clear your search history and remove your cookies....
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  19. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  20. Jenny namaste
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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
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