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  1. Sian in Belgium

    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.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I decided to sow some more sweetpeas to add to the ones that germinated last October Matucana and Wiltshire Ripple. Also, for the first time in years, have sown some nasturtiums. Always had a...
    I decided to sow some more sweetpeas to add to the ones that germinated last October Matucana and Wiltshire Ripple. Also, for the first time in years, have sown some nasturtiums. Always had a bad problem with blackfly with those in the past so we shall see what happens this time :rolleyespink: Plus I had...
    I decided to sow some more sweetpeas to add to the ones that germinated last October Matucana and Wiltshire Ripple. Also, for the first time in years, have sown some nasturtiums. Always had a bad problem with blackfly with those in the past...
    I decided to sow some more sweetpeas to add to the ones that germinated last October Matucana and Wiltshire Ripple. Also, for the first time in years, have sown some nasturtiums. Always had a...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for you Yet another example of one department not...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for...
    Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
    A lighter , brighter sky this morning with one or two blue patches developing , Calm . jenny namaste.
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government....
    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government. I can see a point and a place for the EU but over the years it has just given it's self more and...
    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government. I can see a point and a place for the EU but...
    We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government....
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  6. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
    Spot the collie
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  7. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
    Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
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  9. JWK
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  10. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
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  11. Spruce

    Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots

    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided last year.
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided...
    I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
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  12. hi2u_uk

    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
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  13. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
    I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
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  14. Neil Clements

    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
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  15. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
    Looking for Love
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  16. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
    These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
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  17. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere....
    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere. It was very beautiful.
    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere. It was very beautiful.
    Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere....
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire

    Mysterious plant or fungus

    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
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  19. 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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  20. 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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