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Chillies 2026
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening magazine and placed on my heat mats. 1 Karala seed has sprouted whilst a 100% germination from the free...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening magazine and placed on my heat mats. 1 Karala seed has...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening...
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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waterbut
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Evening all, new here
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe on a warm summer day. I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
Neil Clements, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM, New Members Introduction ... 2
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Neil Clements
Feb 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Feb 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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eatenbyweasels
Feb 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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programmes to watch
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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All you want to know about hedgehogs....
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 15 16 17
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun seeing them exploring for the first time.
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun...
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Red robin in a pot
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead material though, it doesn’t last more than a couple of...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Julie2709, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Feb 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Witches Butter
Witches Butter
Witches Butter
Witches Butter

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any use . Reply "Not very good but work better after the...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
thriftybri, Feb 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM, Tools And Equipment
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infradig
Feb 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Did I plant this?
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
BB3, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:52 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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JennyJB
Feb 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Household tips
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make that brand distinctive. A colleague of mine was on...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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NigelJ
Feb 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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RESULT OF THE JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the wedding next day
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the...
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM, Photo Competitions
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 2, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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What's Cooking Today??
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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CanadianLori
Feb 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Neil Clements
Feb 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Whaaattt?
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Selleri
Feb 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
A happy little Rose problem
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to provide ample parking space. I don't have a car so...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...

Selleri, Jan 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM, Roses
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Selleri
Feb 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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