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  1. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
    Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
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  2. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two years, it is entering the 'old' territory at that...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two...
    No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I started using a post hole spade (long narrow with...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
    More than 40 years ago I watched a documentary about an abattoir. It was simply horrific and convinced me to become a vegan.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it warranted being displayed.
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
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  7. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
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  9. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
    @Selleri Sorry! :sad:
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  10. pete

    What died on you this winter?

    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
    Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge :biggrin:. The bluebells are back with a vengeance though :rolleyespink:.
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    One wonders if their prior promises to not develop nuclear and then going on and continuing to try to develop it played into that?They certainly don't seem to be the sharpest knives in the...
    One wonders if their prior promises to not develop nuclear and then going on and continuing to try to develop it played into that?They certainly don't seem to be the sharpest knives in the block, that is for sure...
    One wonders if their prior promises to not develop nuclear and then going on and continuing to try to develop it played into that?They certainly don't seem to be the sharpest knives in the block, that is for sure...
    One wonders if their prior promises to not develop nuclear and then going on and continuing to try to develop it played into that?They certainly don't seem to be the sharpest knives in the...
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  12. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
    the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that with the milder winters they were growing too much...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
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  14. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
    Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
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  15. Logan
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  16. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the Wild Gardener as well. I remember watching it...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the...
    Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
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  17. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
    Is it Spring yet?
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  18. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
    @Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
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  19. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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  20. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that sometimes need thinning out. I agree they all taste much...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that...
    Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
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