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They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget...
They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget that a 65k salary means that the take home of that is roughly £40k-£45k depending on pension...
They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget that a 65k salary means that the take home of that...
They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 351 352 353
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Fat Controller
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
No youth clubs here, you have to make your own enterainment (that was a big word for me to spell) now to go and see the sheep!
No youth clubs here, you have to make your own enterainment (that was a big word for me to spell) now to go and see the sheep!
No youth clubs here, you have to make your own enterainment (that was a big word for me to spell) now to go and see the sheep!
No youth clubs here, you have to make your own enterainment (that was a big word for me to spell) now to go and see the sheep!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 55 56 57
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Jiffy
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
It looks beautiful, Victoria. I especially like the Loropetalum. I gave mine to a friend when I moved house. It was in a pot.
It looks beautiful, Victoria. I especially like the Loropetalum. I gave mine to a friend when I moved house. It was in a pot.
It looks beautiful, Victoria. I especially like the Loropetalum. I gave mine to a friend when I moved house. It was in a pot.
It looks beautiful, Victoria. I especially like the Loropetalum. I gave mine to a friend when I moved house. It was in a pot.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have...
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have all disappeared for the winter so cleaning is a lot quicker at the moment. It takes longest in bad...
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have all disappeared for the winter so cleaning is a lot...
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
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Liriodendron
Feb 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Something sad ...
There was a place near here where they would rescue abandoned animals, cats mainly but also dogs horses and anything else too. It was a registered charity, and situated on an old farm. They...
There was a place near here where they would rescue abandoned animals, cats mainly but also dogs horses and anything else too. It was a registered charity, and situated on an old farm. They turned the out houses and barns etc into lovely places where the cats could live the rest of their...
There was a place near here where they would rescue abandoned animals, cats mainly but also dogs horses and anything else too. It was a registered charity, and situated on an old farm. They turned the out houses and barns etc into lovely places...
There was a place near here where they would rescue abandoned animals, cats mainly but also dogs horses and anything else too. It was a registered charity, and situated on an old farm. They...
Michael Hewett, Feb 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Michael Hewett
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Blue bells
It's illegal to dig up anything if it isn't on your own property unless you have prior permission. I'd suggest you check which Bluebells you have and if they are native but you don't want them,...
It's illegal to dig up anything if it isn't on your own property unless you have prior permission. I'd suggest you check which Bluebells you have and if they are native but you don't want them, then offer them to your local Woodland Trust or a similar environmental organisation. It's also a...
It's illegal to dig up anything if it isn't on your own property unless you have prior permission. I'd suggest you check which Bluebells you have and if they are native but you don't want them, then offer them to your local Woodland Trust or a...
It's illegal to dig up anything if it isn't on your own property unless you have prior permission. I'd suggest you check which Bluebells you have and if they are native but you don't want them,...
hi2u_uk, Feb 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Philippa
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Nice sunshine this afternoon but with a nippy breeze, anyway tis the hotist day this year
Nice sunshine this afternoon but with a nippy breeze, anyway tis the hotist day this year
Nice sunshine this afternoon but with a nippy breeze, anyway tis the hotist day this year
Nice sunshine this afternoon but with a nippy breeze, anyway tis the hotist day this year
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
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Jiffy
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM
How do you feel if this happens?
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Doable do you think?
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the attached sketch there are some wider areas where you...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...

Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone
Hello allI have had some Satellite Anenomes in a 2L Pot for a Couple of Weeks now and the Pot is currently sitting on the Kitchen Window Sill, facing South East.The Plants started with 3...
Hello allI have had some Satellite Anenomes in a 2L Pot for a Couple of Weeks now and the Pot is currently sitting on the Kitchen Window Sill, facing South East.The Plants started with 3 Leaves and I have now got 7 Leaves so it seems to have taken well.Quick Question, if there is such a...
Hello allI have had some Satellite Anenomes in a 2L Pot for a Couple of Weeks now and the Pot is currently sitting on the Kitchen Window Sill, facing South East.The Plants started with 3 Leaves and I have now got 7 Leaves so it seems to have...
Hello allI have had some Satellite Anenomes in a 2L Pot for a Couple of Weeks now and the Pot is currently sitting on the Kitchen Window Sill, facing South East.The Plants started with 3...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 9, 2026, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Old apple variety - anybody?
Looks a bit old for me.
Looks a bit old for me.
Looks a bit old for me.
Looks a bit old for me.
Tidemark, Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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Plantminded
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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New Here…
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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Gairdner
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Dying Privet Hedge
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Colours of Spring.
Colours of Spring.
Colours of Spring.
Colours of Spring.

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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cactus_girl
Feb 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and fast rules how you do things, people often find...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to...
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to create covers so the mice wouldn't grub everything up. Interestingly, a few weeks ago, I potted up...
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to create covers so the mice wouldn't grub everything...
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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CarolineL
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM

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