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Plant not doing good
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
Alan Aldred, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself. But this absolute proliferation of long thin shoots...
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself....
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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LG_
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Whaaattt?
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I think I'd reuse it, after all if you weren't replacing the greenhouse you would be using it this year anyway. Can you empty it out the buckets and pile it up somewhere, then loosely cover it, if...
I think I'd reuse it, after all if you weren't replacing the greenhouse you would be using it this year anyway. Can you empty it out the buckets and pile it up somewhere, then loosely cover it, if possible, it should help some of the water drain out, once it's in the propagator you could run the...
I think I'd reuse it, after all if you weren't replacing the greenhouse you would be using it this year anyway. Can you empty it out the buckets and pile it up somewhere, then loosely cover it, if possible, it should help some of the water drain...
I think I'd reuse it, after all if you weren't replacing the greenhouse you would be using it this year anyway. Can you empty it out the buckets and pile it up somewhere, then loosely cover it, if...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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pete
Jan 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe...
For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe gales I could understand, but moderate wind ? So what if there is a moderate wind ...There's...
For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe gales I could understand, but moderate wind ? So...
For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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Michael Hewett
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Things you always say wrong
Westminister, instead of Minster.
Westminister, instead of Minster.
Westminister, instead of Minster.
Westminister, instead of Minster.
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Jan 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
IOS. Problem.
@roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
@roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
@roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
@roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
roders, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM, Computer Corner
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ViewAhead
Jan 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I deserve a gold medal today! (don't all rush to give me one, Trumpesque style!) 'Something' had fallen behind the pull out wire racks of my tinned/dry ingredients cupboard, meaning the door...
I deserve a gold medal today! (don't all rush to give me one, Trumpesque style!) 'Something' had fallen behind the pull out wire racks of my tinned/dry ingredients cupboard, meaning the door wouldn't shut properly. So I have cleared it all out, thrown stuff, amalgamated packs of pasta (same...
I deserve a gold medal today! (don't all rush to give me one, Trumpesque style!) 'Something' had fallen behind the pull out wire racks of my tinned/dry ingredients cupboard, meaning the door wouldn't shut properly. So I have cleared it all out,...
I deserve a gold medal today! (don't all rush to give me one, Trumpesque style!) 'Something' had fallen behind the pull out wire racks of my tinned/dry ingredients cupboard, meaning the door...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Penny_Forthem
Jan 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Hmm, this is the trouble with technology. Upgrades cause older items to become dysfunctional.
Hmm, this is the trouble with technology. Upgrades cause older items to become dysfunctional.
Hmm, this is the trouble with technology. Upgrades cause older items to become dysfunctional.
Hmm, this is the trouble with technology. Upgrades cause older items to become dysfunctional.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 20 21 22
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ViewAhead
Jan 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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strongylodon
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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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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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
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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
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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