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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white...
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white lilies and dahlia David Howard please". Unfortunately to non-gardeners, if the pack says "spider lily"...
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white lilies and dahlia David Howard please". Unfortunately...
The B&Q in Carmarthen is relocating, and reducing lots of stuff. My partner was there and took a photo of the available summer bulbs etc, all down to 50p each. I looked at it and said "white...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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CarolineL
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
Of course I jinxed the weather saying how nice it was yesterday. I managed a little bit of pruning out crossing branches in my nectarine and then the rain poured down!
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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CarolineL
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Thanks @CanadianLori ! I'm afraid I don't bother with AliExpress these days, as I've become used to Amazon prime next day delivery! And Temu bugs me with its adverts. Thanks for the link to the...
Thanks @CanadianLori ! I'm afraid I don't bother with AliExpress these days, as I've become used to Amazon prime next day delivery! And Temu bugs me with its adverts. Thanks for the link to the one you bought @GreenFingeredPete - although if the one of AliExpress is the same, there's a huge...
Thanks @CanadianLori ! I'm afraid I don't bother with AliExpress these days, as I've become used to Amazon prime next day delivery! And Temu bugs me with its adverts. Thanks for the link to the one you bought @GreenFingeredPete - although if the...
Thanks @CanadianLori ! I'm afraid I don't bother with AliExpress these days, as I've become used to Amazon prime next day delivery! And Temu bugs me with its adverts. Thanks for the link to the...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 9 10 11
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CarolineL
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers
In the 90s, when I lived in Nottinghamshire, our local water supplier, Severn Trent, sent out a leaflet about changing our gardens to cope with drought, as the climate was getting drier....
In the 90s, when I lived in Nottinghamshire, our local water supplier, Severn Trent, sent out a leaflet about changing our gardens to cope with drought, as the climate was getting drier. Strangely, they never sent it out again. It may have been related to the number of times the Trent overflowed...
In the 90s, when I lived in Nottinghamshire, our local water supplier, Severn Trent, sent out a leaflet about changing our gardens to cope with drought, as the climate was getting drier. Strangely, they never sent it out again. It may have been...
In the 90s, when I lived in Nottinghamshire, our local water supplier, Severn Trent, sent out a leaflet about changing our gardens to cope with drought, as the climate was getting drier....
Plantminded, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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CarolineL
Feb 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Old apple trees and water shoots
Hi everyone,We inherited a couple of very old apple trees when we moved in and whilst they did fruit ok last year they are desperate for some attention as it looks to me like water shoots have...
Hi everyone,We inherited a couple of very old apple trees when we moved in and whilst they did fruit ok last year they are desperate for some attention as it looks to me like water shoots have taken over. As we've been promised a nice day tomorrow I thought I'd get stuck into them, the thing...
Hi everyone,We inherited a couple of very old apple trees when we moved in and whilst they did fruit ok last year they are desperate for some attention as it looks to me like water shoots have taken over. As we've been promised a nice day...
Hi everyone,We inherited a couple of very old apple trees when we moved in and whilst they did fruit ok last year they are desperate for some attention as it looks to me like water shoots have...

Greenlion66, Feb 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM, Trees
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Feb 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I always thought the idea was that more prosperous countries in the EU contributed more, in order to support impoverished member countries, hence the UK putting in more than we got out... but...
I always thought the idea was that more prosperous countries in the EU contributed more, in order to support impoverished member countries, hence the UK putting in more than we got out... but that's maybe too "woke" an idea for some to accept. Supporting the underdog? Whatever next!!!I...
I always thought the idea was that more prosperous countries in the EU contributed more, in order to support impoverished member countries, hence the UK putting in more than we got out... but that's maybe too "woke" an idea for some to accept. ...
I always thought the idea was that more prosperous countries in the EU contributed more, in order to support impoverished member countries, hence the UK putting in more than we got out... but...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 42 43 44
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Liriodendron
Feb 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
Not yet it's peeing it down, but we did get a nice-ish morning
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 69 70 71
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Jiffy
Feb 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone...
Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone blandaViolasScilla hohenackerii
Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone blandaViolasScilla hohenackerii
Sarcococca hookerianaSarcococca hookeriana flowersOpen crocusCrocus versicolourPrimula vulgarisArum italicumGalanthus woronowiiCrocuses and snowdropsAnemone...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Feb 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and...
Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and really lift the garden. They do have thorns of course. They require very little care, they are very...
Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and really lift the garden. They do have thorns of...
Have you considered pyracanthas? They are evergreen, good for wildlife and grow to 2 5-3m. They really shine in Autumn, with their colourful berries, when most other plants are winding down, and...
PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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CostasK
Feb 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many...
Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many trees that have been blown out of their roots!! The ground is so sodden, that eucalyptus, pine...
Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many trees that have been blown out of their roots!! ...
Good afternoon to you all!!I've had a busy morning getting in some nice food for a St Valentine's meal tomorrow. The wind has dropped to a standstill. On my travels this morning, there are many...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 43 44 45
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Tui34
Feb 13, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Feb 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 15 16 17
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Ladybird4
Feb 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.

Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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CanadianLori
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Looking for Love

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Friendly
Feb 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Tidemark
Feb 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Herbs that are looking good this week…
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.

Sian in Belgium, Apr 10, 2025, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 2
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Sian in Belgium
Feb 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Spot the collie
Spot the collie
Spot the collie
Spot the collie

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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Scroggin
Feb 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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