Recent Posts

Title
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. Loofah
    Sticky
    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    As promised, a picture of the cake my youngest sister made for my birthday in 2020:........and no, I am not 5 years old though I have been known to act like it at times! I can understand how...
    As promised, a picture of the cake my youngest sister made for my birthday in 2020:........and no, I am not 5 years old though I have been known to act like it at times! I can understand how that could be difficult to get your head round
    As promised, a picture of the cake my youngest sister made for my birthday in 2020:........and no, I am not 5 years old though I have been known to act like it at times! I can understand how that could be difficult to get your head round
    As promised, a picture of the cake my youngest sister made for my birthday in 2020:........and no, I am not 5 years old though I have been known to act like it at times! I can understand how...
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
    Replies:
    830
    Views:
    29,667
  2. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Would shortening the number of pages per thread help in the short term? I was just thinking that some that are only a month or so old are already very populated.
    Would shortening the number of pages per thread help in the short term? I was just thinking that some that are only a month or so old are already very populated.
    Would shortening the number of pages per thread help in the short term? I was just thinking that some that are only a month or so old are already very populated.
    Would shortening the number of pages per thread help in the short term? I was just thinking that some that are only a month or so old are already very populated.
    Replies:
    149
    Views:
    4,765
  3. JWK
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Yesterday stayed sunny all day then a bit of rain around bedtime (I heard it rattling on the window), but again it wasn't much, less than 1mm in the gauge this morning. Today it's cloudy/sunny and...
    Yesterday stayed sunny all day then a bit of rain around bedtime (I heard it rattling on the window), but again it wasn't much, less than 1mm in the gauge this morning. Today it's cloudy/sunny and the wind feels fresher, but still quite mild.
    Yesterday stayed sunny all day then a bit of rain around bedtime (I heard it rattling on the window), but again it wasn't much, less than 1mm in the gauge this morning. Today it's cloudy/sunny and the wind feels fresher, but still quite mild.
    Yesterday stayed sunny all day then a bit of rain around bedtime (I heard it rattling on the window), but again it wasn't much, less than 1mm in the gauge this morning. Today it's cloudy/sunny and...
    Replies:
    1,306
    Views:
    19,983
  4. Howard Stone

    How do I move a heavy plant without help?

    I always manage to find neighbours willing to help with the heavy stuff and we don't have many neighbours. We usually give them plants in exchange for their help, either from some we have grown...
    I always manage to find neighbours willing to help with the heavy stuff and we don't have many neighbours. We usually give them plants in exchange for their help, either from some we have grown in pots or if they like some plants in the garden we propagate them for them.
    I always manage to find neighbours willing to help with the heavy stuff and we don't have many neighbours. We usually give them plants in exchange for their help, either from some we have grown in pots or if they like some plants in the garden...
    I always manage to find neighbours willing to help with the heavy stuff and we don't have many neighbours. We usually give them plants in exchange for their help, either from some we have grown...
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    203
  5. Michael Hewett

    Bird feeding problems

    Rats are everywhere, Ben actually caught another one this morning around the carpark in the park. Not ideal around the house I agree, but I do make a distinction between rats living in gardens...
    Rats are everywhere, Ben actually caught another one this morning around the carpark in the park. Not ideal around the house I agree, but I do make a distinction between rats living in gardens and woodland and the well known sewer rat.
    Rats are everywhere, Ben actually caught another one this morning around the carpark in the park. Not ideal around the house I agree, but I do make a distinction between rats living in gardens and woodland and the well known sewer rat.
    Rats are everywhere, Ben actually caught another one this morning around the carpark in the park. Not ideal around the house I agree, but I do make a distinction between rats living in gardens...
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    44
  6. Marley Farley
    Sticky

    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    celandine feb 2019.jpg coltsfoot feb 2019.jpg IMG_20190227_130706242.jpg IMG_20190227_130701282.jpg IMG_6618.JPG PURPLE 1.jpg
    Replies:
    535
    Views:
    47,528
  7. Erigeron

    How do you feel if this happens?

    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    305
  8. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    I like the stepping stone idea, will mean a softer look to the small lawn with grass inbetween the stones, rather than a hard edged path.I'd like to put in some natural stone but it seems hard...
    I like the stepping stone idea, will mean a softer look to the small lawn with grass inbetween the stones, rather than a hard edged path.I'd like to put in some natural stone but it seems hard to find at a reasonable price.I would probably need about 20-25 pieces, 400mm x 300 would be nice...
    I like the stepping stone idea, will mean a softer look to the small lawn with grass inbetween the stones, rather than a hard edged path.I'd like to put in some natural stone but it seems hard to find at a reasonable price.I would probably...
    I like the stepping stone idea, will mean a softer look to the small lawn with grass inbetween the stones, rather than a hard edged path.I'd like to put in some natural stone but it seems hard...
    Replies:
    161
    Views:
    10,430
  9. Karen Ballington

    Hydrangea and flowering quince

    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part...
    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part is important if you want flowers this year because they flower on the previous seasons growth....
    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part is important if you want flowers this year because...
    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part...
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    49
  10. NigelJ
    Like x 14

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Turkey Tail mushroom on an old tree log. Brings something very different, I love to look at it.
    Turkey Tail mushroom on an old tree log. Brings something very different, I love to look at it.
    Turkey Tail mushroom on an old tree log. Brings something very different, I love to look at it.
    Turkey Tail mushroom on an old tree log. Brings something very different, I love to look at it.
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    2,165
  11. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    First thing i must stress the sheep/bullocks aren't ours. heard the sheep crying for sometime so we went to look and thats what we came across, it wasn't to bad as we pulled it to one side and...
    First thing i must stress the sheep/bullocks aren't ours. heard the sheep crying for sometime so we went to look and thats what we came across, it wasn't to bad as we pulled it to one side and lifted it slighty and then rolled it over the side, sheepy then had a good shack and went off to eat,...
    First thing i must stress the sheep/bullocks aren't ours. heard the sheep crying for sometime so we went to look and thats what we came across, it wasn't to bad as we pulled it to one side and lifted it slighty and then rolled it over the side,...
    First thing i must stress the sheep/bullocks aren't ours. heard the sheep crying for sometime so we went to look and thats what we came across, it wasn't to bad as we pulled it to one side and...
    Replies:
    854
    Views:
    25,038
  12. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    I agree with @jungle Jane’s points above. By making the lawn the dominant feature of your garden, highlighted by the path and edging, the maintenance of your lawn will become an obsession, then a...
    I agree with @jungle Jane’s points above. By making the lawn the dominant feature of your garden, highlighted by the path and edging, the maintenance of your lawn will become an obsession, then a chore as the weather takes its toll.When parts of my lawn start to look scrappy due to summer...
    I agree with @jungle Jane’s points above. By making the lawn the dominant feature of your garden, highlighted by the path and edging, the maintenance of your lawn will become an obsession, then a chore as the weather takes its toll.When parts...
    I agree with @jungle Jane’s points above. By making the lawn the dominant feature of your garden, highlighted by the path and edging, the maintenance of your lawn will become an obsession, then a...
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    551
  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We manage our own stocks and shares ISAs. Much more fun!
    We manage our own stocks and shares ISAs. Much more fun!
    We manage our own stocks and shares ISAs. Much more fun!
    We manage our own stocks and shares ISAs. Much more fun!
    Replies:
    5,299
    Views:
    205,932
  14. JWK
    Replies:
    292
    Views:
    11,233
  15. simone_in_wiltshire
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Not really as I gave away my leaf blower as it was getting too heavy for me :heehee:. Also the willow leaves being long and narrow get caught inbetween the plant leaves, especially with the succulents.
    Not really as I gave away my leaf blower as it was getting too heavy for me :heehee:. Also the willow leaves being long and narrow get caught inbetween the plant leaves, especially with the succulents.
    Not really as I gave away my leaf blower as it was getting too heavy for me :heehee:. Also the willow leaves being long and narrow get caught inbetween the plant leaves, especially with the succulents.
    Not really as I gave away my leaf blower as it was getting too heavy for me :heehee:. Also the willow leaves being long and narrow get caught inbetween the plant leaves, especially with the succulents.
    Replies:
    277
    Views:
    10,513
  16. hi2u_uk

    Blue bells

    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English...
    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English ones.I definitely agree with that. :thumbsup:
    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English ones.I definitely agree with that. :thumbsup:
    We spend a lot of time each year trying to remove Spanish bluebells but they still continue to appear. Another problem we are getting with them is that they are now crossing with the English...
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    175
  17. Spruce

    Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots

    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    upload_2026-2-22_21-49-31.png upload_2026-2-22_21-51-26.png upload_2026-2-22_21-56-31.png upload_2026-2-22_22-35-42.png
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    276
  18. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    296
  19. Michael Hewett
    Friendly x 4

    Something sad ...

    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible. :)It's nice to see these very generous acts...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible....
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    175
  20. Erigeron

    Blackthorn?

    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    95
Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice