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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Looking good!
    Looking good!
    Looking good!
    Looking good!
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    lizzie27
    Feb 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Evening all, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée , good to catch up with all your news.I had an awful night, we went to bed early as OH needed to catch an early train to London. Whether that thought...
    Evening all, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée , good to catch up with all your news.I had an awful night, we went to bed early as OH needed to catch an early train to London. Whether that thought kept me awake I don't know but I tossed and turned all night. I'd forgotten just how dark it could be...
    Evening all, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée , good to catch up with all your news.I had an awful night, we went to bed early as OH needed to catch an early train to London. Whether that thought kept me awake I don't know but I tossed and turned...
    Evening all, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée , good to catch up with all your news.I had an awful night, we went to bed early as OH needed to catch an early train to London. Whether that thought...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 36 37 38
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    lizzie27
    Feb 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
  3. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    A nice little shrub for flower beds would be myrtus ugni. Pretty flowers, neat evergreen foliage and very tasty fruit
    A nice little shrub for flower beds would be myrtus ugni. Pretty flowers, neat evergreen foliage and very tasty fruit
    A nice little shrub for flower beds would be myrtus ugni. Pretty flowers, neat evergreen foliage and very tasty fruit
    A nice little shrub for flower beds would be myrtus ugni. Pretty flowers, neat evergreen foliage and very tasty fruit
    Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening
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    CarolineL
    Feb 6, 2026 at 8:07 PM
  4. 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 ... 12 13 14
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    john558
    Feb 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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    Ergates
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
  7. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    longk
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
  8. cc120

    Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
    cc120, Jul 27, 2025, Identification Area
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    cc120
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the...
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the way. I don't remember heavy rain here for a long time.
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the way. I don't remember heavy rain here for a long...
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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    Victoria
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Ergates
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
  11. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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    gks
    Feb 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
  12. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Victoria
    Feb 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
  13. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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    JennyJB
    Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    pete
    Feb 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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    Philippa
    Feb 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    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
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    strongylodon
    Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
  17. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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    infradig
    Feb 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
  18. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    Victoria, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Other Plants
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    Victoria
    Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
  19. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    JennyJB
    Feb 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
  20. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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    NigelJ
    Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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