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  1. BezzaDougal

    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
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    Plantminded
    Feb 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The...
    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The three small children were beautifully well behaved which was a relief. Much to OH's embarrassment, he...
    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The three small children were beautifully well behaved...
    Hello all, we've been out most of the day at my friend's 84th or 83rd birthday lunch (I heard both mentioned!). There were about 32 people there, split about 50% family, 50% friends I think. The...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
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    lizzie27
    Feb 21, 2026 at 7:46 PM
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after...
    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi It's inhuman!
    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi ...
    As @redstar claims I am misinformed about rape victims and abortion here are some links: 13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban and Girl, 13, gives birth after...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 350 351 352
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Feb 21, 2026 at 6:18 PM
  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    I’d love a day of 21.7! Or even 16!I bet that’s a great tonic for you
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 83 84 85
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    AuntyRach
    Feb 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My moan (which I believe should be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names whose...
    My moan (which I believe should be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names whose posts have not been displayed and I believe that those are bots or malicious so and so's that our admin...
    My moan (which I believe should be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names whose posts have not been displayed and I believe that...
    My moan (which I believe should be on behalf of the Admin) is the number of identities trying to get into the forum to disrupt it.I think everyone has seen, every day, a hoard of names whose...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 53 54 55
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
  6. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 21, 2026 at 11:48 AM
  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    I looked at the mud and just decided to pot up some Asclepias tuberosa roots that were delivered a couple of days ago, along with a Canna "Durban".
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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    pete
    Feb 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  8. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back of the borders for weeding and to hedges and fences for trimming. You think it is going to take up...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back of the borders for weeding and to hedges and...
    One thing I would do if I was planning my garden anew is to put a paved path all around the outside, wide enough to stand a stepladder on or push a wheelbarrow. It provides safe access to the back...
    Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
  9. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
    Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM
  10. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    Album of the same name
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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    Logan
    Feb 21, 2026 at 10:46 AM
  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
    Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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    strongylodon
    Feb 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM
  12. Zaneta Cebula

    Black currant healthy or not...

    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
    It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
    Zaneta Cebula, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    NigelJ
    Feb 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
  13. Gairdner
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    New Here…

    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot...
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot full of compo then rake them in with my hand. Got a different method now. :blue thumb:
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot full of compo then rake them in with my hand. Got a...
    Something I’ve done for years but a few years back, the Levington compost I got was so damn woody that the germination was really poor. Usually, I’d just scatter some seeds on the top of a pot...
    Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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    Gairdner
    Feb 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and...
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and 10 of the 1010 trays (9 with domes- I melted one..) plus another ten 1020 trays and ten 1010 trays....
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and 10 of the 1010 trays (9 with domes- I melted...
    Yes, finding space was a problem but if they all had these type of lights, I wouldn't have to worry about placement at all. Windows not needed. I have ten of the 1020 trays (10"x20" with domes and...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
  15. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
    HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026, Trees
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    HaddockofKnowledge
    Feb 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
  16. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long :).
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    Feb 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
  17. The Bird Lady

    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
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    JennyJB
    Feb 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Alisa
    Feb 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM
  19. ArmyAirForce
    Like x 3

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed from all the bird photos recently, they have become...
    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed...
    The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
    ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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    ArmyAirForce
    Feb 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
  20. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me also includes wind through the trees and swishing through dried grasses in winter.
    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me also includes wind through the trees and swishing...
    I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides :thud:. Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    361
    Plantminded
    Feb 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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