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  1. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.:heehee:
    Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.:heehee:
    Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.:heehee:
    Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.:heehee:
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  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Tomato seed varies in price widely. F1 seed I have costs around £3.99 for 8 seeds where as open pollenated seed can be half that price for about 50 seeds.
    Tomato seed varies in price widely. F1 seed I have costs around £3.99 for 8 seeds where as open pollenated seed can be half that price for about 50 seeds.
    Tomato seed varies in price widely. F1 seed I have costs around £3.99 for 8 seeds where as open pollenated seed can be half that price for about 50 seeds.
    Tomato seed varies in price widely. F1 seed I have costs around £3.99 for 8 seeds where as open pollenated seed can be half that price for about 50 seeds.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    They are downright dangerous in my book. I know someone that was daft enough to try them - first one gave him pins and needles and numbness down his left side, so that was stopped. Then the next...
    They are downright dangerous in my book. I know someone that was daft enough to try them - first one gave him pins and needles and numbness down his left side, so that was stopped. Then the next one, within hours of taking it, he was being violently sick to the point he couldn't even hold down...
    They are downright dangerous in my book. I know someone that was daft enough to try them - first one gave him pins and needles and numbness down his left side, so that was stopped. Then the next one, within hours of taking it, he was being...
    They are downright dangerous in my book. I know someone that was daft enough to try them - first one gave him pins and needles and numbness down his left side, so that was stopped. Then the next...
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  4. 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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  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me also includes wind through the trees and swishing through dried grasses in winter.
    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me also includes wind through the trees and swishing...
    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bit milder this morning and supposed to rise to a tropical 11C today. Still dry but rain is forecast.
    A bit milder this morning and supposed to rise to a tropical 11C today. Still dry but rain is forecast.
    A bit milder this morning and supposed to rise to a tropical 11C today. Still dry but rain is forecast.
    A bit milder this morning and supposed to rise to a tropical 11C today. Still dry but rain is forecast.
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  7. JWK
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  8. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Isolating beans to try to successfully cross them is very difficult :noidea:I grew my own variety of chilli but they are easier to isolate. Their progeny also need to be isolated from other chillies as...
    Isolating beans to try to successfully cross them is very difficult :noidea:I grew my own variety of chilli but they are easier to isolate. Their progeny also need to be isolated from other chillies as chillies are extremely promiscuous. Mine ('Shiney Hybrids' - or as @CanadianLori calls them...
    Isolating beans to try to successfully cross them is very difficult :noidea:I grew my own variety of chilli but they are easier to isolate. Their progeny also need to be isolated from other chillies as chillies are extremely promiscuous. Mine...
    Isolating beans to try to successfully cross them is very difficult :noidea:I grew my own variety of chilli but they are easier to isolate. Their progeny also need to be isolated from other chillies as...
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Busy-Lizzie do you have a greenhouse at your Norfolk home too? It will be exciting setting your new one up. Will your gardener look after it when you are back in the UK or will you just leave it...
    @Busy-Lizzie do you have a greenhouse at your Norfolk home too? It will be exciting setting your new one up. Will your gardener look after it when you are back in the UK or will you just leave it empty?
    @Busy-Lizzie do you have a greenhouse at your Norfolk home too? It will be exciting setting your new one up. Will your gardener look after it when you are back in the UK or will you just leave it empty?
    @Busy-Lizzie do you have a greenhouse at your Norfolk home too? It will be exciting setting your new one up. Will your gardener look after it when you are back in the UK or will you just leave it...
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    Apparently, the best non-fade plant label markers are Cattle Tag Markers. I haven't tried them yet, as I use a Brother Labelling Machine. No-Fade Ink Marker • Datamars Livestock You can also get...
    Apparently, the best non-fade plant label markers are Cattle Tag Markers. I haven't tried them yet, as I use a Brother Labelling Machine. No-Fade Ink Marker • Datamars Livestock You can also get Edding Airline Markers, which are also supposed to be good as well.
    Apparently, the best non-fade plant label markers are Cattle Tag Markers. I haven't tried them yet, as I use a Brother Labelling Machine. No-Fade Ink Marker • Datamars Livestock You can also get Edding Airline Markers, which are also supposed to...
    Apparently, the best non-fade plant label markers are Cattle Tag Markers. I haven't tried them yet, as I use a Brother Labelling Machine. No-Fade Ink Marker • Datamars Livestock You can also get...
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    And your views are completely valid. We all approach sensitive topics influenced by many factors. The media presents the most contentious possible take as standard and our individual...
    And your views are completely valid. We all approach sensitive topics influenced by many factors. The media presents the most contentious possible take as standard and our individual interpretation or reaction is always filtered by our own experience and sense of fairness. :)
    And your views are completely valid. We all approach sensitive topics influenced by many factors. The media presents the most contentious possible take as standard and our individual interpretation or reaction is always filtered by our own...
    And your views are completely valid. We all approach sensitive topics influenced by many factors. The media presents the most contentious possible take as standard and our individual...
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Aaah ..... you've caught me out It took all but the last 18" of that branch. It might have taken it but I sawed it off anyway to avoid jamming the machine.
    Aaah ..... you've caught me out It took all but the last 18" of that branch. It might have taken it but I sawed it off anyway to avoid jamming the machine.
    Aaah ..... you've caught me out It took all but the last 18" of that branch. It might have taken it but I sawed it off anyway to avoid jamming the machine.
    Aaah ..... you've caught me out It took all but the last 18" of that branch. It might have taken it but I sawed it off anyway to avoid jamming the machine.
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  13. 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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  14. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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 ...
    Hib1 6 May.jpg Hib1 22 Jun.jpg Hib2 22 Jun.jpg Hibiscus 2 June 2012.JPG Hibiscus Pagoda Red 9 May 21.jpg Hibiscus Peach 1 Jun.jpg
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  18. 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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  19. Logan
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  20. 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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