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  1. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera Marmalade. I have two of them. The colours vary a bit...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
    We hit 20c for a short spell, no sunny and 19,6c. We are due dirty rain starting tomorrow.
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  3. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
    Thank you @ViewAhead and
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  4. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a stocktake of things we'd left, like tea bags and coffee. Surprisingly, there was only 1 other person...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a stocktake of things we'd left, like tea bags and...
    We brought a load of cutlery and crockery home to put through the dishwasher, sterilised the water supply, checked lights, electrics, replaced batteries, put more money in the meter and did a...
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  6. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the...
    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the Amelanchier buds are looking promising.
    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the Amelanchier buds are looking promising.
    A few patches of colour here and there. The Pelargoniums, situated close to the house, have been in continuous flower since last July. The Virginian stocks are self-seeded. The Honesty and the...
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  7. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
    Cyclame coum. Silver leaved variant.
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Its a bit like me bothering to vote in the eurovision song contest.:roflol:
    Its a bit like me bothering to vote in the eurovision song contest.:roflol:
    Its a bit like me bothering to vote in the eurovision song contest.:roflol:
    Its a bit like me bothering to vote in the eurovision song contest.:roflol:
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  9. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before planting out time but if they take 3 or more weeks to get going advance those 3 weeks so the seedlings are...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before planting out time but if they take 3 or more weeks to...
    Some seeds take 2 or more weeks to germinate so should I deduct that sum of days from suggested when to start times?Sweet peas being an example. Some packets say start 6 to 8 weeks before...
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  10. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where it is so this time I've brought the stems forward and down low to try and get it to grow through a...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where it is so this time I've brought the stems forward...
    Bit late cutting back our Clematis viticella 'Minuet' but I always forget it's there in the bushes between us and next door. It has very thin stems so I'm guessing it's not really thriving where...
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  12. 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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  13. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure of your garden. To reduce the time needed to maintain your garden at the moment, I’d be tempted to...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure of your garden. To reduce the time needed to...
    One major consideration is the time you have available to look after the garden. While you are working, the garden can seem like a chore rather than a pleasure. I like the contemporary structure...
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  14. 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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  15. Logan
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  16. JWK
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  17. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
    I've never had newts so I guess it balances out, but the frogs are making a big comeback here after a few years of not so many, I think there was a virus a few years ago.
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of...
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of suggestions. :sad::doh:
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of suggestions. :sad::doh:
    Ebay has this thing now where it shows you some of your purchases from a couple of yrs ago and asks you if you are ready to resell yet.I bought some underpants and these appear on their list of...
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    28,373
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