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New year, new garden tweak
Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't...
Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't really recall temperatures dropping below - 7C, so H4 should be OK, but the fact that Portuguese...
Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't really recall temperatures dropping below - 7C, so...
Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't...
CostasK, Jan 2, 2026 at 7:27 AM, Trees ... 2
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CostasK
Jan 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
programmes to watch
I'll wait for the book to come out.
I'll wait for the book to come out.
I'll wait for the book to come out.
I'll wait for the book to come out.
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Jan 5, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Yes. tomorrow night according to IPMA, our National Meteorlogical Organization. and 2c on Wednesday, but 3c and 5c according to Meterored and 5c and 6c according to Accuweather ... who should I...
Yes. tomorrow night according to IPMA, our National Meteorlogical Organization. and 2c on Wednesday, but 3c and 5c according to Meterored and 5c and 6c according to Accuweather ... who should I believe? who do I want to believe? I will believe our thermometer facing North in The Jungle Room ...
Yes. tomorrow night according to IPMA, our National Meteorlogical Organization. and 2c on Wednesday, but 3c and 5c according to Meterored and 5c and 6c according to Accuweather ... who should I believe? who do I want to believe? I will...
Yes. tomorrow night according to IPMA, our National Meteorlogical Organization. and 2c on Wednesday, but 3c and 5c according to Meterored and 5c and 6c according to Accuweather ... who should I...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Victoria
Jan 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Hello everyone! I hope you are all keeping warm! It's a long time since we had such cold night temperatures down here -4c last night. I think I am feeding the countries sparrow population! I think...
Hello everyone! I hope you are all keeping warm! It's a long time since we had such cold night temperatures down here -4c last night. I think I am feeding the countries sparrow population! I think I read somewhere that they are quite scarce in the UK? We have a leak in our hot water tank which...
Hello everyone! I hope you are all keeping warm! It's a long time since we had such cold night temperatures down here -4c last night. I think I am feeding the countries sparrow population! I think I read somewhere that they are quite scarce in...
Hello everyone! I hope you are all keeping warm! It's a long time since we had such cold night temperatures down here -4c last night. I think I am feeding the countries sparrow population! I think...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026 at 8:45 AM, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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floralies
Jan 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about.
Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about.
Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about.
Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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ViewAhead
Jan 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
What are we doing in the garden 2026
Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Alisa
Jan 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Slow pages
Much better so far today.
Much better so far today.
Much better so far today.
Much better so far today.
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 4 5 6
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Bluejayway
Jan 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I...
I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I was younger I used to gift garden plants to my mother-in-law till I understood she wasn't interested...
I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I was younger I used to gift garden plants to my...
I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I...
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Alisa
Jan 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Whaaattt?
I blame Covid, now was it let loose on purpose?????
I blame Covid, now was it let loose on purpose?????
I blame Covid, now was it let loose on purpose?????
I blame Covid, now was it let loose on purpose?????
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 308 309 310
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Jiffy
Jan 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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CarolineL
Jan 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Apple tree pruning
Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53...
Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53 years but find that works for us.Some of the trees have obviously been pollarded in the past but we...
Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53 years but find that works for us.Some of the...
Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53...

Rich_83, Jan 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM, Trees
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shiney
Jan 5, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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lizzie27
Jan 5, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Not long to wait now!
Not long to wait now!
Not long to wait now!
Not long to wait now!
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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ViewAhead
Jan 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Veggie Garden for a beginner
You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You could well have a drought for part of the year but...
You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You...
You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
aisha badmus, Dec 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM, Edible Gardening
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Philippa
Jan 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Recommendations for double oriental lilies
There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
hailbopp, Jan 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM, Retailer Feedback
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Plantminded
Jan 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Chillies 2026
I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is...
I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is everyone going for this year?
I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is everyone going for this year?
I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is...
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Joao
Jan 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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waterbut
Jan 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like the winter thrushes and chase them off. There are...
We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like...
We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:10 AM, Wildlife Corner
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On the Levels
Jan 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Here they understand Portuguese but I doubt Welsh as I don't undertand it Munchkin was found by the dog of an English couple not far from us so for her first five weeks only heard English. ...
Here they understand Portuguese but I doubt Welsh as I don't undertand it Munchkin was found by the dog of an English couple not far from us so for her first five weeks only heard English. However, Van appeared out of the orange orchard and hovered here for 6-8 weeks being fed by me before...
Here they understand Portuguese but I doubt Welsh as I don't undertand it Munchkin was found by the dog of an English couple not far from us so for her first five weeks only heard English. However, Van appeared out of the orange orchard and...
Here they understand Portuguese but I doubt Welsh as I don't undertand it Munchkin was found by the dog of an English couple not far from us so for her first five weeks only heard English. ...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:24 AM, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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Victoria
Jan 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM, The Muppet Show ... 2
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Ladybird4
Jan 5, 2026 at 6:53 AM

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