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Mass grafting some apples
They arrived today, the rootstocks have rather poor root systems so i potted them up instead of planting them out. Give them summer and see if the grafts take.Good lord it was exhausting...
They arrived today, the rootstocks have rather poor root systems so i potted them up instead of planting them out. Give them summer and see if the grafts take.Good lord it was exhausting grafting them all. I decided to graft the scion then do 2 bud Grafts in the hope at least one of them...
They arrived today, the rootstocks have rather poor root systems so i potted them up instead of planting them out. Give them summer and see if the grafts take.Good lord it was exhausting grafting them all. I decided to graft the scion then do 2...
They arrived today, the rootstocks have rather poor root systems so i potted them up instead of planting them out. Give them summer and see if the grafts take.Good lord it was exhausting...
Adam I, Jan 29, 2026, Trees ... 2
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Adam I
Feb 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Terrace in the Mediterranean
Me too! Lots of early colour there, We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground.
Me too! Lots of early colour there, We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground.
Me too! Lots of early colour there, We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground.
Me too! Lots of early colour there, We do have daffodils, but currently the naturalised ones near here are sitting in puddles of rain water, so I hope the bulbs don't rot off in the ground.
PzaMayor3, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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ViewAhead
Feb 25, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the...
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the homeward trip was awful. Still didn't spoil the day overall, amazingly some plants found their way into...
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the homeward trip was awful. Still didn't spoil the day...
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 56 57 58
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Allotment Boy
Feb 24, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Whaaattt?
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 353 354 355
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cactus_girl
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of the owners.
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of...
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 13 14 15
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Scroggin
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and...
24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and gardening, but we love it here. Part of that is my new found connection to nature.I've always...
24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and gardening, but we love it here. Part of that is my...
24th February 2026The 24th marks five years since we moved to this house. I've never stopped since we got here, what with all the decorating, landscaping, observatory build, railway build and...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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ArmyAirForce
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 9c to 14c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 7.04 Sunset 17.38 Yesterday i saw a bumblebee
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 88 89 90
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Logan
Feb 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them and post it for you. We do it quite often.If...
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them...
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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shiney
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Why don't they ...
Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush .
Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush .
Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush .
Put the wheelbarrow in your shed or garage before you zush .
BB3, Feb 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM, Tools And Equipment
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Plantminded
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Hardy fuchsia?
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that is a task for this year
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that...
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Nerines (Bowden)
So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself...
So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself would look not good, think I would need a few in a shallow dish to look good, been curious with...
So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself would look not good, think I would need a few in a...
So I was in Home Bargains today and noticed they had some Nerines for sale, they are quite pricey £1.50 for one pack that contains just one bulb. Anyway bought 13 packs as just one bulb by itself...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM, Gardening Discussions
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 19 20 21
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Is there a repeat flowering weeping standard rose listed for sale in the UK?
Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
Olivia Rose Austin may also be suitable, judging by the picture in the Handbook which arrived today.
Howard Stone, Feb 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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lizzie27
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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NigelJ
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Acer in trouble
@Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it...
@Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it into a barrel pot for 2 years to have it in a shade corner. It had a poor life because a tree in a pot...
@Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it into a barrel pot for 2 years to have it in a shade...
@Perki I bought that Acer in 2020 out of naivety that red leaves look nice. Reality was that in the first spring, it lost all its leaves to leave scorch. I took it out of the ground and put it...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 25, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 14 15 16
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CarolineL
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the Cercis and hammered a fat stake in but it stood out...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Perki
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 2
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2 3
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pete
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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NigelJ
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