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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
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  2. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
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  3. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The...
    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The snow in my garden has compressed down to about 8 heavy, heavy inches.
    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The snow in my garden has compressed down to about 8...
    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The...
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent....
    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent. My church going sister always gives up lots of stuff, alcohol, bread and cakes, and chocolate...
    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent. My church going sister always gives up lots of...
    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent....
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I wear a size 5 UK, or EU 38. I think I’m a 7 in the US.
    I wear a size 5 UK, or EU 38. I think I’m a 7 in the US.
    I wear a size 5 UK, or EU 38. I think I’m a 7 in the US.
    I wear a size 5 UK, or EU 38. I think I’m a 7 in the US.
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  7. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
    I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
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  8. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
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  9. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and improve your lawn:Rake or scarify the lawn to...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and...
    Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
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  10. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
    Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
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  11. Logan
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  12. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
    I'm looking forward to updated pics. :)
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
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  14. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If I am honest, I prefer them to the plastic version....
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If...
    I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
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  15. JWK
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  16. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
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  17. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds...
    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds do as @pete said. They remain viable for a couple of years.I sow mine in soil blocks and if there...
    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds do as @pete said. They remain viable for a couple...
    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds...
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge twigs and spending ages trying to bend these into...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small...
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  19. JWK
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  20. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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