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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
    Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
    Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
    Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
    A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
    A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
    A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
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  3. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  4. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
    @PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    No, it was definitely larger than a hedgehog. More like a drunk trying to get home by climbing over the fences.:thud:
    No, it was definitely larger than a hedgehog. More like a drunk trying to get home by climbing over the fences.:thud:
    No, it was definitely larger than a hedgehog. More like a drunk trying to get home by climbing over the fences.:thud:
    No, it was definitely larger than a hedgehog. More like a drunk trying to get home by climbing over the fences.:thud:
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
    You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
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  7. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
    I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Signing out for today. See you all tomorrow and I hope that those having Valentine treats have a wonderful evening.
    Signing out for today. See you all tomorrow and I hope that those having Valentine treats have a wonderful evening.
    Signing out for today. See you all tomorrow and I hope that those having Valentine treats have a wonderful evening.
    Signing out for today. See you all tomorrow and I hope that those having Valentine treats have a wonderful evening.
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  9. JWK
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  10. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
    All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
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  11. hi2u_uk

    any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?

    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
    If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
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  12. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
    I still like my soil block method.
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  13. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
    The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
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  14. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
    Sunny Days
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
    Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
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  17. Sian in Belgium

    Herbs that are looking good this week…

    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
    A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
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  18. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
    Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
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  19. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
    Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
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  20. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
    King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
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