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Help With Growing Seeds
@Philippa , grow lights allow me to start my chillies and tomatoes earlier meaning that when they are ready to braze the great outdoors in late May-ish they are already flowering or nearly there....
@Philippa , grow lights allow me to start my chillies and tomatoes earlier meaning that when they are ready to braze the great outdoors in late May-ish they are already flowering or nearly there.This means I get harvest from around July, around a month earlier than without early sowing.And I...
@Philippa , grow lights allow me to start my chillies and tomatoes earlier meaning that when they are ready to braze the great outdoors in late May-ish they are already flowering or nearly there.This means I get harvest from around July,...
@Philippa , grow lights allow me to start my chillies and tomatoes earlier meaning that when they are ready to braze the great outdoors in late May-ish they are already flowering or nearly there....
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 10 11 12
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Selleri
Feb 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
He now has the excuse he had been looking for.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 45 46 47
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pete
Feb 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Whaaattt?
Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
Oh yes affordable housing, plus GP surgeries & dentists. Complete BS but any Government in power
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 334 335 336
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john558
Feb 14, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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Victoria
Feb 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
@Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about...
@Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about Jasiri. I think she sounds like a cunning little minx @Allotment Boy my tub full of crocuses is just...
@Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about Jasiri. I think she sounds like a cunning little...
@Penny_Forthem - that is hilarious! I am so glad I am not the only one! Oh my goodness @Obelix-Vendée a chocolate truffle torte sounds absolutely wonderful. Loved hearing the little story about...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 45 46 47
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Ladybird4
Feb 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers
You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment...
You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment @simone_in_wiltshire, it does sound like a bit of a mess .
You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment @simone_in_wiltshire, it does sound like a bit of a mess .
You’re right @Allotment Boy, a different concept. I've seen island beds designed as mounds which can be quite impressive.It's interesting what you say about the Beechgrove experiment...
Plantminded, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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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

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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wiseowl
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
What is this Weed?
Looks like what we call "creeping charlie".I see them, I pull them!
Looks like what we call "creeping charlie".I see them, I pull them!
Looks like what we call "creeping charlie".I see them, I pull them!
Looks like what we call "creeping charlie".I see them, I pull them!
Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area
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CanadianLori
Feb 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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...
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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...
Greenlion66, Feb 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM, Trees
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Allotment Boy
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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...

PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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CostasK
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Alisa
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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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!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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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
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
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
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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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.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM

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