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  1. Bear

    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 ?
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    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...
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  4. GreenFingeredPete

    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 :biggrin:
    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 :biggrin:
    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 :biggrin:
    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 :biggrin:
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
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  6. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Ooo I can see that doesn't look very safe to be carrying plants over ...
    Ooo I can see that doesn't look very safe to be carrying plants over ...
    Ooo I can see that doesn't look very safe to be carrying plants over ...
    Ooo I can see that doesn't look very safe to be carrying plants over ...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I wish they would stop referring to them as survivors, sounds like they were on the Titanic.How many died?
    I wish they would stop referring to them as survivors, sounds like they were on the Titanic.How many died?
    I wish they would stop referring to them as survivors, sounds like they were on the Titanic.How many died?
    I wish they would stop referring to them as survivors, sounds like they were on the Titanic.How many died?
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I potted some more lavatera and lupins. Although the snow has compressed enough to let the wildlife breath again, it is not time to start weeding.The snow previously was more than beak deep
    I potted some more lavatera and lupins. Although the snow has compressed enough to let the wildlife breath again, it is not time to start weeding.The snow previously was more than beak deep
    I potted some more lavatera and lupins. Although the snow has compressed enough to let the wildlife breath again, it is not time to start weeding.The snow previously was more than beak deep
    I potted some more lavatera and lupins. Although the snow has compressed enough to let the wildlife breath again, it is not time to start weeding.The snow previously was more than beak deep
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the...
    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the diary clash on the day of your friends funeral. I'd go to that as more important to you and reschedule...
    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the diary clash on the day of your friends funeral. I'd...
    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the...
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  11. Notwellygood

    Unknown seedling

    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
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  12. Selleri
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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.
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  13. NigelJ
    Like x 14

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
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  14. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
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  15. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  16. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
    Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
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  17. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
    I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
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  18. Logan
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  19. Jungle Jane

    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...
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  20. machtucker

    Ideas for shady front garden....

    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
    If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
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