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  1. 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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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    When we walked River at 5.15 am there wasn't any ice just a few wet paths and roads. At 7 am it was just starting to ice up. At the moment it's sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels...
    When we walked River at 5.15 am there wasn't any ice just a few wet paths and roads. At 7 am it was just starting to ice up. At the moment it's sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels like -1c.
    When we walked River at 5.15 am there wasn't any ice just a few wet paths and roads. At 7 am it was just starting to ice up. At the moment it's sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels like -1c.
    When we walked River at 5.15 am there wasn't any ice just a few wet paths and roads. At 7 am it was just starting to ice up. At the moment it's sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels...
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  3. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    That was a really interesting read @Plantminded, thank you for posting the link. It will certainly be an excellent source for fresh ideas, should anything fail to make it through the winter :) ...
    That was a really interesting read @Plantminded, thank you for posting the link. It will certainly be an excellent source for fresh ideas, should anything fail to make it through the winter :)I'm on London clay here and usually if I lose something, it's been because it hasn't liked sitting...
    That was a really interesting read @Plantminded, thank you for posting the link. It will certainly be an excellent source for fresh ideas, should anything fail to make it through the winter :)I'm on London clay here and usually if I lose...
    That was a really interesting read @Plantminded, thank you for posting the link. It will certainly be an excellent source for fresh ideas, should anything fail to make it through the winter :) ...
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @gks they have employment legislation which stops employees doing more than a 48 hour week and having to pay overtime for 8 of those. A 35 to 40 hour week is the norm, hence the extra time for...
    @gks they have employment legislation which stops employees doing more than a 48 hour week and having to pay overtime for 8 of those. A 35 to 40 hour week is the norm, hence the extra time for personal pursuits.@pete each country has a proportionate number or representatives working in the EU...
    @gks they have employment legislation which stops employees doing more than a 48 hour week and having to pay overtime for 8 of those. A 35 to 40 hour week is the norm, hence the extra time for personal pursuits.@pete each country has a...
    @gks they have employment legislation which stops employees doing more than a 48 hour week and having to pay overtime for 8 of those. A 35 to 40 hour week is the norm, hence the extra time for...
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    It looks wonderful out there this morning, but it was so chilly in the house (only 11) that I stayed in bed till 8.15, then got up and saw to the dogs and made a cuppa, by which time, the heating...
    It looks wonderful out there this morning, but it was so chilly in the house (only 11) that I stayed in bed till 8.15, then got up and saw to the dogs and made a cuppa, by which time, the heating had come on. House is still cold. We watched episode 1 of The Summit last night. I didn't think OH...
    It looks wonderful out there this morning, but it was so chilly in the house (only 11) that I stayed in bed till 8.15, then got up and saw to the dogs and made a cuppa, by which time, the heating had come on. House is still cold. We watched...
    It looks wonderful out there this morning, but it was so chilly in the house (only 11) that I stayed in bed till 8.15, then got up and saw to the dogs and made a cuppa, by which time, the heating...
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  9. JWK
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Selleri

    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.
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  13. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
    White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
    White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
    White helleboreDark hellebore seedling
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  14. 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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  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. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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