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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed from all the bird photos recently, they have become...
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed...
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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ArmyAirForce
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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pete
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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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...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 50 51 52
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Fat Controller
Feb 20, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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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.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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LunarSea
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Doable do you think?
Maybe a diamond-shaped lawn? An interesting shape but easier to edge.
Maybe a diamond-shaped lawn? An interesting shape but easier to edge.
Maybe a diamond-shaped lawn? An interesting shape but easier to edge.
Maybe a diamond-shaped lawn? An interesting shape but easier to edge.
Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Bluejayway
Feb 20, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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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...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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Ladybird4
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Cross runner beans
Isolating beans to try to successfully cross them is very difficult 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 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 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 I grew my own variety of chilli but they are easier to isolate. Their progeny also need to be isolated from other chillies as...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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shiney
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
OH has the same. It’s the problem with your eyes. You need more light than it used to be when your eyesight was normal. The stronger the reading glasses the smaller is the angle to let light...
OH has the same. It’s the problem with your eyes. You need more light than it used to be when your eyesight was normal. The stronger the reading glasses the smaller is the angle to let light in. I’m the opposite. I’m short-sighted and I need less light. OH calls it, I have the eyes of a night...
OH has the same. It’s the problem with your eyes. You need more light than it used to be when your eyesight was normal. The stronger the reading glasses the smaller is the angle to let light in. I’m the opposite. I’m short-sighted and I need less...
OH has the same. It’s the problem with your eyes. You need more light than it used to be when your eyesight was normal. The stronger the reading glasses the smaller is the angle to let light...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 80 81 82
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Plants for memorial area
Royal Bumble is a good one too. Dyson’s don’t stock this or any of the Lips series unfortunately. Other less well known varieties can be borderline hardy and require winter protection so be sure...
Royal Bumble is a good one too. Dyson’s don’t stock this or any of the Lips series unfortunately. Other less well known varieties can be borderline hardy and require winter protection so be sure to check the RHS hardiness rating.
Royal Bumble is a good one too. Dyson’s don’t stock this or any of the Lips series unfortunately. Other less well known varieties can be borderline hardy and require winter protection so be sure to check the RHS hardiness rating.
Royal Bumble is a good one too. Dyson’s don’t stock this or any of the Lips series unfortunately. Other less well known varieties can be borderline hardy and require winter protection so be sure...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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Plantminded
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 343 344 345
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ViewAhead
Feb 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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kindredspirit
Feb 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Visiting Gardens
I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides . 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 . 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 . 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 . Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Argos has a red code
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Jiffy, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Jiffy
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.
Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.
Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.
Agree, could trip over and seriously damage some plants.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 17 18 19
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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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 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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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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
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
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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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