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Dying Privet Hedge
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
You got one of those driverless cars then?I heard the other day they cant cope with potholes, they go straight over them and the jolt makes them cut out and hand back control to the sleeping driver.
You got one of those driverless cars then?I heard the other day they cant cope with potholes, they go straight over them and the jolt makes them cut out and hand back control to the sleeping driver.
You got one of those driverless cars then?I heard the other day they cant cope with potholes, they go straight over them and the jolt makes them cut out and hand back control to the sleeping driver.
You got one of those driverless cars then?I heard the other day they cant cope with potholes, they go straight over them and the jolt makes them cut out and hand back control to the sleeping driver.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 55 56 57
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I have made a start on the roses, at least, today. It was fine earlier, then the pesky rain arrived. However, the forecast doesn't look too shabby for this week, which is good because our new...
I have made a start on the roses, at least, today. It was fine earlier, then the pesky rain arrived. However, the forecast doesn't look too shabby for this week, which is good because our new doors are due to be fitted Thurs/Fri. Meteorological winter finishes on the 28/2, so I hope someone has...
I have made a start on the roses, at least, today. It was fine earlier, then the pesky rain arrived. However, the forecast doesn't look too shabby for this week, which is good because our new doors are due to be fitted Thurs/Fri. Meteorological...
I have made a start on the roses, at least, today. It was fine earlier, then the pesky rain arrived. However, the forecast doesn't look too shabby for this week, which is good because our new...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
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Penny_Forthem
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Plants for memorial area
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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Plantminded
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of...
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of the propagator and sowed rocket lettuce and beetroot into shallow pots. I'm still holding off...
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of the propagator and sowed rocket lettuce and...
Too wet outside still even though the rain stopped by late morning. Had to content myself with , moving things around in the greenhouse. Took the (germinated at last) peas and broad beans out of...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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Allotment Boy
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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New Here…
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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waterbut
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Whaaattt?
From what I've been told, they don't have a mechanism in place to do that. If that is true then I guess the pensioner will have to make a tax return and pay that way.
From what I've been told, they don't have a mechanism in place to do that. If that is true then I guess the pensioner will have to make a tax return and pay that way.
From what I've been told, they don't have a mechanism in place to do that. If that is true then I guess the pensioner will have to make a tax return and pay that way.
From what I've been told, they don't have a mechanism in place to do that. If that is true then I guess the pensioner will have to make a tax return and pay that way.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 351 352 353
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shiney
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
None of the Garden Centers I go to have Cafes. For pet food we have pet food stores.
None of the Garden Centers I go to have Cafes. For pet food we have pet food stores.
None of the Garden Centers I go to have Cafes. For pet food we have pet food stores.
None of the Garden Centers I go to have Cafes. For pet food we have pet food stores.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
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Victoria
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Cross runner beans
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work for many years its a good project to breed...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Scabious seeds, cover or not?
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
The Bird Lady, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM, Greenhouse Growing
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JennyJB
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Doable do you think?
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the attached sketch there are some wider areas where you...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...

Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Feb 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.
Sad to see a Goldfinch and Siskin with Tassel Foot disease, I have only seen it on Chaffinches.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Black currant healthy or not...
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
Zaneta Cebula, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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NigelJ
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and fast rules how you do things, people often find...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM

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