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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I tend to agree that if you eat meat you really should have a guided tour of a slaughter house, there will be those who wouldn't care, but I think even those that carried on eating meat would...
    I tend to agree that if you eat meat you really should have a guided tour of a slaughter house, there will be those who wouldn't care, but I think even those that carried on eating meat would appreciate it a lot more, as I said earlier the waste is terrible bearing in mind how its produced. I...
    I tend to agree that if you eat meat you really should have a guided tour of a slaughter house, there will be those who wouldn't care, but I think even those that carried on eating meat would appreciate it a lot more, as I said earlier the waste...
    I tend to agree that if you eat meat you really should have a guided tour of a slaughter house, there will be those who wouldn't care, but I think even those that carried on eating meat would...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 361 362 363
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    pete
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:42 PM
  2. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Camellia japonica "Black Magic"Blue hydrangeaEric the garden pheasant
    Camellia japonica "Black Magic"Blue hydrangeaEric the garden pheasant
    Camellia japonica "Black Magic"Blue hydrangeaEric the garden pheasant
    Camellia japonica "Black Magic"Blue hydrangeaEric the garden pheasant
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    NigelJ
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:41 PM
  3. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I find the plastic of the bottle is so thin that if you grip the cap tightly it distorts the thread and binds the cap on so you need to relax the grip and try again. Also they smell really bad...
    I find the plastic of the bottle is so thin that if you grip the cap tightly it distorts the thread and binds the cap on so you need to relax the grip and try again. Also they smell really bad when you rinse them out with hot water.
    I find the plastic of the bottle is so thin that if you grip the cap tightly it distorts the thread and binds the cap on so you need to relax the grip and try again. Also they smell really bad when you rinse them out with hot water.
    I find the plastic of the bottle is so thin that if you grip the cap tightly it distorts the thread and binds the cap on so you need to relax the grip and try again. Also they smell really bad...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 62 63 64
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    NigelJ
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
  4. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have Two Lavender Plants in the Back Garden and One in the Front Garden, both are looking straggly as I was not able to Trim them Last Year.When would be the...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have Two Lavender Plants in the Back Garden and One in the Front Garden, both are looking straggly as I was not able to Trim them Last Year.When would be the Best Time to Trim them, they both still have the Flower Stalks from Last Year.Also, I have a...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have Two Lavender Plants in the Back Garden and One in the Front Garden, both are looking straggly as I was not able to Trim them Last Year.When would be the Best Time to Trim them, they both still have the...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I have Two Lavender Plants in the Back Garden and One in the Front Garden, both are looking straggly as I was not able to Trim them Last Year.When would be the...
    Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 53 54 55
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    Kevin Cowans
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM
  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    A good example of the need for good punctuation when writing. :heehee: Although not necessary when speaking.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 20 21 22
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    shiney
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:14 PM
  6. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Iris reticulata.
    Iris reticulata.
    Iris reticulata.
    Iris reticulata.
    upload_2026-3-1_8-47-8.jpeg 20260226_160149.jpg IMG_20260301_111623.jpg DSC05585.jpeg
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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    Plantminded
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM
  7. The Bird Lady

    Orchids - transparent pots or not?

    Thank you.Yes, I think I'll stick with the transparent pots. The RHS also recommend transparent pots so I'm happy to go along with it.
    Thank you.Yes, I think I'll stick with the transparent pots. The RHS also recommend transparent pots so I'm happy to go along with it.
    Thank you.Yes, I think I'll stick with the transparent pots. The RHS also recommend transparent pots so I'm happy to go along with it.
    Thank you.Yes, I think I'll stick with the transparent pots. The RHS also recommend transparent pots so I'm happy to go along with it.
    The Bird Lady, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM, Other Plants
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    The Bird Lady
    Mar 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
  8. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    Lovely and sunny this morning!We got some more drizzly rain yesterday evening, 0.5mm bringing the total for February to 90.5mm (getting on for three times the long-term average for this area).
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 96 97 98
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    JennyJB
    Mar 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
  9. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it warranted being displayed.
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I bought it in Tesco and it did nothing I decided it...
    Oh well done It deserved to win as it was so gorgeous. I have entered my Amaryllis flower this month. I know its an indoor plant but it is a Spring flowerer and with it taking 2 years after I...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 61 62 63
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    Ladybird4
    Mar 1, 2026 at 11:34 AM
  10. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room - watering it when I remembered and all of a sudden - and...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3 weedy leaves. I kept it in my dining room -...
    I posted a picture of my Amaryllis today. A bit of a 'cheat' as it is an indoor Spring plant but its history is interesting. I got this Amaryllis over 2 years ago and it did nothing but produce 3...
    shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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    18,060
    Ladybird4
    Mar 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM
  11. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    For me personally, everything is a bit too square, lots of square corners, which kind of makes it difficult to make it all flow. Its very formal.
    latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    pete
    Mar 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
  12. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    A lovely variety of specimens you have there, @Busy-Lizzie! :blue thumb:
    shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM, Photo Competitions
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
  13. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera Marmalade. I have two of them. The colours vary a bit...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa Tenuissima to my garden.I saw you list Heuchera...
    Hi,I was going to recommend adding some grasses for softness and texture, but @Plantminded beat me to it :) Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is one of my top 3 plants. I want to add some Stipa...
    Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    CostasK
    Mar 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
  14. Alan Tomox

    Feeding Phaleopsis in winter

    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts"...
    Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th...
    Alan Tomox, Nov 24, 2025, Other Plants
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    866
    ricky101
    Mar 1, 2026 at 9:55 AM
  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that with the milder winters they were growing too much...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in the cold greenhouse. Why the change? I found that...
    I used to start mine in autumn and keep in a cold greenhouse over winter, did that in Essex and for a number of years in Devon. These days I chit them in February and then into root trainers in...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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    NigelJ
    Mar 1, 2026 at 8:46 AM
  16. BB3

    Vine weevil grub

    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    Even more info for you. All vine weevils are female. There are no male ones.
    BB3, Feb 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Palustris
    Mar 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I started using a post hole spade (long narrow with...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were mutinously hanging on and refusing to lift. I...
    I decided the dry day was the opportunity to split some hellebores for our garden club sale in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I had to move my cardiocrinum just to get access to the hellebores, which were...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 22 23 24
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    CarolineL
    Mar 1, 2026 at 8:17 AM
  18. NigelJ
    Locked
    Like x 14

    What's Looking Good February 2026

    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    New Thread Here:-What's Looking Good March 2026
    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    shiney
    Mar 1, 2026 at 1:18 AM
  19. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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    NigelJ
    Feb 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
  20. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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    1,175
    NigelJ
    Feb 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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