Recent Posts

Page 1 of 7

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

How do you feel if this happens?
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM, General Gardening Discussion
Replies:
10
Views:
273
pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Sticky
x 3
What's your weather like 2026
Shhh, don't give it any ideas!
Shhh, don't give it any ideas!
Shhh, don't give it any ideas!
Shhh, don't give it any ideas!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 85 86 87
Replies:
1,290
Views:
19,841
JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Sticky
Latest moan from you and me 2026
Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad...
Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad ending as the animals ended up in the slaughter house
Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad ending as the animals ended up in the slaughter house
Only to play games; Role over Beethoven and Live and let DieOne born every minute Lucky to be alive Human, i don't like humansAnd they all didn't live happly afterSorry for the sad...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 55 56 57
Replies:
852
Views:
24,877
Jiffy
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Sticky
x 4
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good evening everyone. I have (and still am) riveted to the closing ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics so excuse my absence. Oh my but what a stunning Strelitzia The last time I saw them...
Good evening everyone. I have (and still am) riveted to the closing ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics so excuse my absence. Oh my but what a stunning Strelitzia The last time I saw them growing was outside in Australia. It must be your potion that works such magic. The ginger cake went...
Good evening everyone. I have (and still am) riveted to the closing ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics so excuse my absence. Oh my but what a stunning Strelitzia The last time I saw them growing was outside in Australia. It must be your...
Good evening everyone. I have (and still am) riveted to the closing ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics so excuse my absence. Oh my but what a stunning Strelitzia The last time I saw them...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 54 55 56
Replies:
827
Views:
29,478
Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too slowly.There is big demand for things that biodegrade...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
Replies:
8
Views:
190
Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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
Replies:
9
Views:
165
Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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
Replies:
19
Views:
410
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
Replies:
158
Views:
10,375
Plantminded
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
x 14
What's Looking Good February 2026
Some more spring flowers from around the garden today: Self seeded violaPulmonariaCornus masmore crocusdaffodils have started to bloomHappy gardening!
Some more spring flowers from around the garden today: Self seeded violaPulmonariaCornus masmore crocusdaffodils have started to bloomHappy gardening!
Some more spring flowers from around the garden today: Self seeded violaPulmonariaCornus masmore crocusdaffodils have started to bloomHappy gardening!
Some more spring flowers from around the garden today: Self seeded violaPulmonariaCornus masmore crocusdaffodils have started to bloomHappy gardening!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
Replies:
52
Views:
2,115
Macraignil
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Sticky
x 3
What are we doing in the garden 2026
Well I am at the finish line with the wall around the front garden, I've finished building the pillars today started yesterday looks a bit posh now , I just need to tidy the pointing up tomorrow ....
Well I am at the finish line with the wall around the front garden, I've finished building the pillars today started yesterday looks a bit posh now , I just need to tidy the pointing up tomorrow . I've not built pillars ( or a mortared wall before ) with them being so narrow I had quite a bit of...
Well I am at the finish line with the wall around the front garden, I've finished building the pillars today started yesterday looks a bit posh now , I just need to tidy the pointing up tomorrow . I've not built pillars ( or a mortared wall...
Well I am at the finish line with the wall around the front garden, I've finished building the pillars today started yesterday looks a bit posh now , I just need to tidy the pointing up tomorrow ....

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 17 18 19
Replies:
272
Views:
10,413
Perki
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM
x 4
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
Replies:
11
Views:
251
waterbut
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Whaaattt?
The Gov is reducing the cash ISA limit to £12,000 for under 65s. And the tax rate on savings is going up by 2% April 2027. Just something that sprung to mind.The personal tax account that they...
The Gov is reducing the cash ISA limit to £12,000 for under 65s. And the tax rate on savings is going up by 2% April 2027. Just something that sprung to mind.The personal tax account that they love to get you to log into is so messy. Not worth looking at. Badly laid out the last time I looked.
The Gov is reducing the cash ISA limit to £12,000 for under 65s. And the tax rate on savings is going up by 2% April 2027. Just something that sprung to mind.The personal tax account that they love to get you to log into is so messy. Not worth...
The Gov is reducing the cash ISA limit to £12,000 for under 65s. And the tax rate on savings is going up by 2% April 2027. Just something that sprung to mind.The personal tax account that they...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 351 352 353
Replies:
5,294
Views:
205,697
cactus_girl
Feb 22, 2026 at 11:40 PM
x 9
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
Replies:
217
Views:
33,500
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
Replies:
14
Views:
299
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
Replies:
4
Views:
134
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
Replies:
16
Views:
497
JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Sticky
A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
Replies:
288
Views:
11,148
john558
Feb 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Sticky
Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
Replies:
35
Views:
1,029
NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
Replies:
442
Views:
27,499
Logan
Feb 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Sticky
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
Replies:
36
Views:
1,566
strongylodon
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 130

Page 1 of 7

Recent Posts

Useful Searches