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Beth Chatto's garden is good to visit in late spring and early to mid summer and the sculptures are also very interesting. Very reminiscent of the sculptures in Kirstenbosch gardens in South...
Beth Chatto's garden is good to visit in late spring and early to mid summer and the sculptures are also very interesting. Very reminiscent of the sculptures in Kirstenbosch gardens in South Africa.A nice winter garden to visit is Anglesey Abbey. Lots of snowdrops, dogwood, and many other...
Beth Chatto's garden is good to visit in late spring and early to mid summer and the sculptures are also very interesting. Very reminiscent of the sculptures in Kirstenbosch gardens in South Africa.A nice winter garden to visit is Anglesey...
Beth Chatto's garden is good to visit in late spring and early to mid summer and the sculptures are also very interesting. Very reminiscent of the sculptures in Kirstenbosch gardens in South...

GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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shiney
Feb 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Whaaattt?
Hope Rupert Lowe wins. and does everything he says.Alberta, Canada in October is voting to leave Canada, interesting. Baby steps.
Hope Rupert Lowe wins. and does everything he says.Alberta, Canada in October is voting to leave Canada, interesting. Baby steps.
Hope Rupert Lowe wins. and does everything he says.Alberta, Canada in October is voting to leave Canada, interesting. Baby steps.
Hope Rupert Lowe wins. and does everything he says.Alberta, Canada in October is voting to leave Canada, interesting. Baby steps.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 341 342 343
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redstar
Feb 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Overwhelmed by my garden
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Not just Primark, @Fat Controller. If I’m trying on trousers in Marks and Spencer, I find myself having to take a selection of supposedly the same size into the changing room. Just comparing them...
Not just Primark, @Fat Controller. If I’m trying on trousers in Marks and Spencer, I find myself having to take a selection of supposedly the same size into the changing room. Just comparing them on the hangers shows that the width and the length can vary by several inches, even in the same...
Not just Primark, @Fat Controller. If I’m trying on trousers in Marks and Spencer, I find myself having to take a selection of supposedly the same size into the changing room. Just comparing them on the hangers shows that the width and the length...
Not just Primark, @Fat Controller. If I’m trying on trousers in Marks and Spencer, I find myself having to take a selection of supposedly the same size into the changing room. Just comparing them...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 49 50 51
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Ergates
Feb 19, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Plant labels
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Feb 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Going to do first sowings of the year this weekend. All in module trays, will germinate inside the house then move to greenhouse when germinated, so they'll all have to be frost hardyOnions,...
Going to do first sowings of the year this weekend. All in module trays, will germinate inside the house then move to greenhouse when germinated, so they'll all have to be frost hardyOnions, some brassicas, lettuce and other salads,some herbs like parsley, dill and corianderAlso lidl have...
Going to do first sowings of the year this weekend. All in module trays, will germinate inside the house then move to greenhouse when germinated, so they'll all have to be frost hardyOnions, some brassicas, lettuce and other salads,some herbs...
Going to do first sowings of the year this weekend. All in module trays, will germinate inside the house then move to greenhouse when germinated, so they'll all have to be frost hardyOnions,...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Hanglow
Feb 19, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been...
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been soaked and blown away on our weekly SM outing but the car park is covered with a solar panel roof so not...
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been soaked and blown away on our weekly SM outing but the...
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 79 80 81
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 19, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Argos has a red code
If Argos has a website which offers a customer contact address ( email or phone ) perhaps you could try that and ask them about their Money Off for personal shoppers ?
If Argos has a website which offers a customer contact address ( email or phone ) perhaps you could try that and ask them about their Money Off for personal shoppers ?
If Argos has a website which offers a customer contact address ( email or phone ) perhaps you could try that and ask them about their Money Off for personal shoppers ?
If Argos has a website which offers a customer contact address ( email or phone ) perhaps you could try that and ask them about their Money Off for personal shoppers ?
Jiffy, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Philippa
Feb 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Plants for memorial area
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries: specialists in growing Salvias in Kent
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries:...
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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AnniD
Feb 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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KT53
Feb 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 16 17 18
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ViewAhead
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white dots as a precursor to rooting. It's a good sign...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Cross runner beans
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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infradig
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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Michael Hewett
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well it rained not snowed and it should be a dry day...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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AuntyRach
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
My Garden Progress
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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CarolineL
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Unknown seedling
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Notwellygood, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM, Identification Area
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Notwellygood
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM

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