Recent Posts

Page 1 of 7

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

Sticky
x 4
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Hello all.We were only just in time for church. It was almost full so we had to sit in the front which Cedric doesn't like. There was coffee and biscuits afterwards.It's sunny now so I'm going...
Hello all.We were only just in time for church. It was almost full so we had to sit in the front which Cedric doesn't like. There was coffee and biscuits afterwards.It's sunny now so I'm going out to see if it's possible to do some weeding.
Hello all.We were only just in time for church. It was almost full so we had to sit in the front which Cedric doesn't like. There was coffee and biscuits afterwards.It's sunny now so I'm going out to see if it's possible to do some weeding.
Hello all.We were only just in time for church. It was almost full so we had to sit in the front which Cedric doesn't like. There was coffee and biscuits afterwards.It's sunny now so I'm going...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
Replies:
818
Views:
29,191
Busy-Lizzie
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Dying Privet Hedge
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
Replies:
9
Views:
154
Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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
Replies:
13
Views:
287
Baalmaiden
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Sticky
Latest moan from you and me 2026
@pete - somebody has to provide the premisses and getting children young - 6 here for football clubs - means they don't get to be young hooligans in the first place. Too busy with training and...
@pete - somebody has to provide the premisses and getting children young - 6 here for football clubs - means they don't get to be young hooligans in the first place. Too busy with training and team building.
@pete - somebody has to provide the premisses and getting children young - 6 here for football clubs - means they don't get to be young hooligans in the first place. Too busy with training and team building.
@pete - somebody has to provide the premisses and getting children young - 6 here for football clubs - means they don't get to be young hooligans in the first place. Too busy with training and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 54 55 56
Replies:
836
Views:
24,482
Obelix-Vendée
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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
Replies:
4
Views:
129
JennyJB
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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
Replies:
19
Views:
390
Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Sticky
x 3
What's your weather like 2026
This has got to be one of the wettest , most prolonged spell of rain we have had this year.. It is still raining quite steadily Jenny namaste
This has got to be one of the wettest , most prolonged spell of rain we have had this year.. It is still raining quite steadily Jenny namaste
This has got to be one of the wettest , most prolonged spell of rain we have had this year.. It is still raining quite steadily Jenny namaste
This has got to be one of the wettest , most prolonged spell of rain we have had this year.. It is still raining quite steadily Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
Replies:
1,281
Views:
19,595
Jenny namaste
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Doable do you think?
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the attached sketch there are some wider areas where you...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...

Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
Replies:
16
Views:
426
JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Sticky
A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
Replies:
287
Views:
11,058
Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM
x 14
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
Replies:
51
Views:
2,062
Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Whaaattt?
I did imply that that the lower and middle tax levels need to be adressed and made fairer @Fat Controller and brain drains can work two ways - make a workplace or country attractive and the skills...
I did imply that that the lower and middle tax levels need to be adressed and made fairer @Fat Controller and brain drains can work two ways - make a workplace or country attractive and the skills will come back.Given the costs of housing and transport i the UK pay levels count too. These...
I did imply that that the lower and middle tax levels need to be adressed and made fairer @Fat Controller and brain drains can work two ways - make a workplace or country attractive and the skills will come back.Given the costs of housing...
I did imply that that the lower and middle tax levels need to be adressed and made fairer @Fat Controller and brain drains can work two ways - make a workplace or country attractive and the skills...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 350 351 352
Replies:
5,279
Views:
205,201
Obelix-Vendée
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Sticky
Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
Replies:
35
Views:
1,014
NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
Replies:
442
Views:
27,468
Logan
Feb 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Sticky
x 3
What are we doing in the garden 2026
I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse,...
I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse, will pot up tomorrow. They looked just delivered - fresh in buds.
I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse, will pot up tomorrow. They looked just delivered -...
I pulled out some spanish bluebells, some went out with bulbs, some - just leaves. I have loads muscari everywhere too, but I quite like those. Bought primulas in lidl and put in the greenhouse,...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
Replies:
263
Views:
10,238
Alisa
Feb 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Sticky
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...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
Replies:
35
Views:
1,533
strongylodon
Feb 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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
Replies:
2
Views:
83
NigelJ
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
x 3
New Here…
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
Replies:
10
Views:
212
Gairdner
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and fast rules how you do things, people often find...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
Replies:
217
Views:
17,348
pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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
Replies:
3
Views:
323
HaddockofKnowledge
Feb 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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
Replies:
16
Views:
334
Alisa
Feb 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 127

Page 1 of 7

Recent Posts

Useful Searches