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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
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
Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.
And, if nothing else will brighten your mood, there is always pizza to the rescue.

shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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hydrogardener
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Pruning roses
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Ok thanks. Had noticed this before and interesting how they say don't worry to much about where or if at an angle
Stuarta99, Dec 4, 2025, Roses
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Stuarta99
Jan 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Mass grafting some apples
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.
Adam I, Jan 29, 2026, Trees ... 2
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pete
Jan 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.
I think I put the cyclamen up last month, but they really do last all winter in the unheated porch, the smaller one on the left is a seedling from presumably the red one.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants
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pete
Jan 31, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.
Easily done.
Easily done.
Easily done.
Easily done.
Jblakes, Feb 6, 2023, New Members Introduction ... 2
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pete
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Land /Water Wildlife
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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strongylodon
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked a crab apple. I don't really want to fight nature...
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked...
@infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
BB3, Jan 29, 2026, Trees
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BB3
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method
Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to underdamp in terms of damage; moulds act quickly to...
Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to...
Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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infradig
Jan 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also depends on whether the remaining ballast, sand and...
I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also...
I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...

shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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shiney
Jan 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Daphne - which variety to choose
Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
Alisa, Jan 24, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Alisa
Jan 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Electric cars.
Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one of the gardeners to spread around the roses (after...
Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one...
Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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KT53
Jan 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Gardening Gloves Recommendation
Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun I will do some...
Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking the Time to Reply.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking...
Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun I will do some...
Kevin Cowans, Jan 29, 2026, Tools And Equipment
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Kevin Cowans
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM

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