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Plant not doing good
I should say the pot is hand made in concrete and is bottomless and they do get the sun from 3pm to sundown (7pm now in January)
I should say the pot is hand made in concrete and is bottomless and they do get the sun from 3pm to sundown (7pm now in January)
I should say the pot is hand made in concrete and is bottomless and they do get the sun from 3pm to sundown (7pm now in January)
I should say the pot is hand made in concrete and is bottomless and they do get the sun from 3pm to sundown (7pm now in January)
Alan Aldred, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Alan Aldred
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
You need something else to make you happy today, @Tidemark! Maybe a nice lunch on the way home? Do you suffer from the Celtic Curse?
You need something else to make you happy today, @Tidemark! Maybe a nice lunch on the way home? Do you suffer from the Celtic Curse?
You need something else to make you happy today, @Tidemark! Maybe a nice lunch on the way home? Do you suffer from the Celtic Curse?
You need something else to make you happy today, @Tidemark! Maybe a nice lunch on the way home? Do you suffer from the Celtic Curse?
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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1,296
Ergates
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I’m using something called Wordle unlimited. Can play as many times as I like during the day. There are a couple of ads appear at the beginning, but I can push them down out of sight, so not a...
I’m using something called Wordle unlimited. Can play as many times as I like during the day. There are a couple of ads appear at the beginning, but I can push them down out of sight, so not a bother. The Sudoku I play appears to be linked to The Independent, there is an ad to watch, I just look...
I’m using something called Wordle unlimited. Can play as many times as I like during the day. There are a couple of ads appear at the beginning, but I can push them down out of sight, so not a bother. The Sudoku I play appears to be linked to The...
I’m using something called Wordle unlimited. Can play as many times as I like during the day. There are a couple of ads appear at the beginning, but I can push them down out of sight, so not a...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 20 21 22
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8,085
Ergates
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
They said it will take three days so, with a bit of luck and reasonable weather it will be up on Wednesday (or Thursday) and then the big job of getting the surviving plants back in.Lots of...
They said it will take three days so, with a bit of luck and reasonable weather it will be up on Wednesday (or Thursday) and then the big job of getting the surviving plants back in.Lots of plants in the car port and in our nursery areas and some of the most tender are on holiday in a number...
They said it will take three days so, with a bit of luck and reasonable weather it will be up on Wednesday (or Thursday) and then the big job of getting the surviving plants back in.Lots of plants in the car port and in our nursery areas and...
They said it will take three days so, with a bit of luck and reasonable weather it will be up on Wednesday (or Thursday) and then the big job of getting the surviving plants back in.Lots of...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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shiney
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Misty, murky and damp here.Today is termed “blue Monday” as it is associated with both weather and psychological gloom.Only about 10 days to go before the daylight hours reach 9 hours though…
Misty, murky and damp here.Today is termed “blue Monday” as it is associated with both weather and psychological gloom.Only about 10 days to go before the daylight hours reach 9 hours though…
Misty, murky and damp here.Today is termed “blue Monday” as it is associated with both weather and psychological gloom.Only about 10 days to go before the daylight hours reach 9 hours though…
Misty, murky and damp here.Today is termed “blue Monday” as it is associated with both weather and psychological gloom.Only about 10 days to go before the daylight hours reach 9 hours though…
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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AuntyRach
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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620
markharry66
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Oh, him again.
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Tidemark, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Ladybird4
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Hello there everyone. Hope you all slept well. My night wasn't too bad. We have a bye tonight in the quiz league so we are all going out for a curry. Note to self: 'Do not pig out today - save...
Hello there everyone. Hope you all slept well. My night wasn't too bad. We have a bye tonight in the quiz league so we are all going out for a curry. Note to self: 'Do not pig out today - save yourself for tonight.' I am thinking something Goan with seafood. Cricket fed, cereal and tea...
Hello there everyone. Hope you all slept well. My night wasn't too bad. We have a bye tonight in the quiz league so we are all going out for a curry. Note to self: 'Do not pig out today - save yourself for tonight.' I am thinking something Goan...
Hello there everyone. Hope you all slept well. My night wasn't too bad. We have a bye tonight in the quiz league so we are all going out for a curry. Note to self: 'Do not pig out today - save...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Ladybird4
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Macraignil
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Things you always say wrong
I aways say “ duck off a backs water” …….….
I aways say “ duck off a backs water” …….….
I aways say “ duck off a backs water” …….….
I aways say “ duck off a backs water” …….….
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Songbird
Jan 18, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Allotment Boy
Jan 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
programmes to watch
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Whaaattt?
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or...
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or ethics required.
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or ethics required.
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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pete
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Acanthus pruning
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Simon Peake, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Simon Peake
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Improving drainage help
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork through the soil, and repeat it, until the soil...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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All things automotive
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k approx miles a year, the emission regulations are...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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39
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500
Perki
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Butler sinks and hypertufa
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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249
katecat58
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Where to go and what can I expect
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With closing that route, they have to take a different...
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With...
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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1,207
simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM

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