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  1. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    HelloThe Hose Reel is Mounted on the Back Wall so is not really noticed, much :)I found a Cover on Amazon that is designed for the Hozelock Auto Reels:So that may be worth trying for Next...
    HelloThe Hose Reel is Mounted on the Back Wall so is not really noticed, much :)I found a Cover on Amazon that is designed for the Hozelock Auto Reels:So that may be worth trying for Next Winter.Kevin
    HelloThe Hose Reel is Mounted on the Back Wall so is not really noticed, much :)I found a Cover on Amazon that is designed for the Hozelock Auto Reels:So that may be worth trying for Next Winter.Kevin
    HelloThe Hose Reel is Mounted on the Back Wall so is not really noticed, much :)I found a Cover on Amazon that is designed for the Hozelock Auto Reels:So that may be worth trying for Next...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Enjoy it today everyone... The price we have to pay is tomortow.... Jenny namaste
    Enjoy it today everyone... The price we have to pay is tomortow.... Jenny namaste
    Enjoy it today everyone... The price we have to pay is tomortow.... Jenny namaste
    Enjoy it today everyone... The price we have to pay is tomortow.... Jenny namaste
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    If I could select the panellists I would listen more often :biggrin:.
    If I could select the panellists I would listen more often :biggrin:.
    If I could select the panellists I would listen more often :biggrin:.
    If I could select the panellists I would listen more often :biggrin:.
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  4. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    I think you're right @CostasK, although planting a tree on a small mound can help avoid drainage problems. I've just done some more research and discovered that there's a term for mound gardening,...
    I think you're right @CostasK, although planting a tree on a small mound can help avoid drainage problems. I've just done some more research and discovered that there's a term for mound gardening, hugelkuktur:the-many-benefits-of-hugelkulturBetter for an allotment or an area for edibles than...
    I think you're right @CostasK, although planting a tree on a small mound can help avoid drainage problems. I've just done some more research and discovered that there's a term for mound gardening,...
    I think you're right @CostasK, although planting a tree on a small mound can help avoid drainage problems. I've just done some more research and discovered that there's a term for mound gardening,...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Well here is something different! I have just had to go outside and break the ice on the bird bath so that His Majesty Cricket 1, can have his elevenses! Job done but fingers were definitely in...
    Well here is something different! I have just had to go outside and break the ice on the bird bath so that His Majesty Cricket 1, can have his elevenses! Job done but fingers were definitely in dead spider mode. So pleased to read that your daughter's house is safe from water ingress...
    Well here is something different! I have just had to go outside and break the ice on the bird bath so that His Majesty Cricket 1, can have his elevenses! Job done but fingers were definitely in dead spider mode. So pleased to read that your...
    Well here is something different! I have just had to go outside and break the ice on the bird bath so that His Majesty Cricket 1, can have his elevenses! Job done but fingers were definitely in...
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  6. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I think we follow most of the EU working practices anyway, including a minimum wage. It goes back to when we were a member and I think the government here is trying to bring in other regulations...
    I think we follow most of the EU working practices anyway, including a minimum wage. It goes back to when we were a member and I think the government here is trying to bring in other regulations now that favour the employee. It is the protectionism of the EU that I find the most annoying,...
    I think we follow most of the EU working practices anyway, including a minimum wage. It goes back to when we were a member and I think the government here is trying to bring in other regulations now that favour the employee. It is the...
    I think we follow most of the EU working practices anyway, including a minimum wage. It goes back to when we were a member and I think the government here is trying to bring in other regulations...
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  8. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
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  9. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    A number of very plump firm lily bulbs arrived from Hart's Nursery yesterday. Far better than the bagged, dry, often fragile bulbs from GC's and other stores. Yes they are more expensive, but...
    A number of very plump firm lily bulbs arrived from Hart's Nursery yesterday. Far better than the bagged, dry, often fragile bulbs from GC's and other stores. Yes they are more expensive, but should be worth it.
    A number of very plump firm lily bulbs arrived from Hart's Nursery yesterday. Far better than the bagged, dry, often fragile bulbs from GC's and other stores. Yes they are more expensive, but should be worth it.
    A number of very plump firm lily bulbs arrived from Hart's Nursery yesterday. Far better than the bagged, dry, often fragile bulbs from GC's and other stores. Yes they are more expensive, but...
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
    A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
    A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
    A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
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  11. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS...
    Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS discourages as it helps it to Spread, oh well, Live and Learn.ThanksKevin
    Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS discourages as it helps it to Spread, oh well, Live and...
    Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS...
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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete Yes it's expensive, but I saw a similar one with a friend and was impressed. And I don't have enough windowsills for the seeds I start growing around now!
    @GreenFingeredPete Yes it's expensive, but I saw a similar one with a friend and was impressed. And I don't have enough windowsills for the seeds I start growing around now!
    @GreenFingeredPete Yes it's expensive, but I saw a similar one with a friend and was impressed. And I don't have enough windowsills for the seeds I start growing around now!
    @GreenFingeredPete Yes it's expensive, but I saw a similar one with a friend and was impressed. And I don't have enough windowsills for the seeds I start growing around now!
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  14. JWK
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
    All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
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  18. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
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  19. Greenlion66

    Old apple trees and water shoots

    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and leaves being taken out. The reason winter pruning...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and...
    Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
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  20. JWK
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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 :-
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