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  1. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
  2. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    Alisa
    Jan 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My wife had a similar near miss a few years ago. There was a storm with very high winds and she had just stepped back into the house from the conservatory when a ridge tile from our next door...
    My wife had a similar near miss a few years ago. There was a storm with very high winds and she had just stepped back into the house from the conservatory when a ridge tile from our next door neighbour's roof came through the glass roof of the conservatory. If she had been a minute later I...
    My wife had a similar near miss a few years ago. There was a storm with very high winds and she had just stepped back into the house from the conservatory when a ridge tile from our next door neighbour's roof came through the glass roof of the...
    My wife had a similar near miss a few years ago. There was a storm with very high winds and she had just stepped back into the house from the conservatory when a ridge tile from our next door...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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    KT53
    Jan 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
  4. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Friendly
    Jan 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 42 43 44
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    Victoria
    Jan 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
  6. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Love it @Tidemark!
    Love it @Tidemark!
    Love it @Tidemark!
    Love it @Tidemark!
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 9 10 11
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
  7. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    Thank you @Philippa, I’ll have a look.
    Thank you @Philippa, I’ll have a look.
    Thank you @Philippa, I’ll have a look.
    Thank you @Philippa, I’ll have a look.
    Plantminded, Jan 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Jan 27, 2026 at 5:57 PM
  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am going to say night night now and I'll see you all tomorrow. Sweet dreams everyone.
    I am going to say night night now and I'll see you all tomorrow. Sweet dreams everyone.
    I am going to say night night now and I'll see you all tomorrow. Sweet dreams everyone.
    I am going to say night night now and I'll see you all tomorrow. Sweet dreams everyone.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 26 27 28
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes for using the VegTrug again. I have only to order a...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM
  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 331 332 333
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    KT53
    Jan 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
  11. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks better on neutral to acid conditions. Mine are...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
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    Alisa, Jan 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Mrs Hillard
    Jan 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
  12. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are millions of over 70s required to do regular updates.
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The help consists of her pushing potted up plants off...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
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    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 13 14 15
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    hailbopp
    Jan 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
  14. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    Michael Hewett, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM, Computer Corner
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    pete
    Jan 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM
  15. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Oh you are absolutely right! A friend of mine has one and I used it to, with huge difficulty, get rid of some hellish bamboo a couple of years ago. If only I had remembered it would have saved me...
    Oh you are absolutely right! A friend of mine has one and I used it to, with huge difficulty, get rid of some hellish bamboo a couple of years ago. If only I had remembered it would have saved me huge amounts of time and a sore shoulder!
    Oh you are absolutely right! A friend of mine has one and I used it to, with huge difficulty, get rid of some hellish bamboo a couple of years ago. If only I had remembered it would have saved me huge amounts of time and a sore shoulder!
    Oh you are absolutely right! A friend of mine has one and I used it to, with huge difficulty, get rid of some hellish bamboo a couple of years ago. If only I had remembered it would have saved me...
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    hailbopp
    Jan 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM
  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM
  17. plantgirl

    Lilac

    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    plantgirl, Jan 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM, Other Plants
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    plantgirl
    Jan 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
  18. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is entirely due to weather conditions if I can get any decent results outside. I have always grown...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is entirely due to weather conditions if I can get...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is...
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    Philippa
    Jan 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
  19. BB3
    Funny x 9

    What an eejit!

    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    BB3, Jan 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    BB3
    Jan 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
  20. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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