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The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 352 353 354
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Selleri
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed
Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed
Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed
Today I bought another star jasmine. I know that the redness is a sign of cold stress, and there were plants with just green leaves, but I couldn't resist it. I wish I was better when stressed

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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CostasK
Feb 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Doable do you think?
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn then, you'd need to make sure you maintain it very...
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn...
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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Jungle Jane
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 56 57 58
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cactus_girl
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Grown up Legos Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living...
Grown up Legos Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living room, so one lives in my bedroom.But, measuring very carefully, I realised I can fit in half...
Grown up Legos Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living room, so one lives in my bedroom.But,...
Grown up Legos Before moving house a year ago we had a deep clear out of books that had already grown out of the 4 bookcases. In the new house there is no way to fit the bookcases in the living...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Selleri
Feb 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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New Here…
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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waterbut
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 86 87 88
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pete
Feb 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Blackthorn?
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
Erigeron, Feb 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water in a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does...
That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water in a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does pests.It's been dry today but not very drying so I shall have another day sewing tomorrow to finish some...
That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water in a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does pests.It's been dry today but not very drying so I...
That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water in a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 55 56 57
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Something sad ...
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible. It's nice to see these very generous acts...
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible....
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
Michael Hewett, Feb 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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CanadianLori
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Cut back both the Buddleias and a Philadelphus this afternoon. More lovely shoots bite the dust
Cut back both the Buddleias and a Philadelphus this afternoon. More lovely shoots bite the dust
Cut back both the Buddleias and a Philadelphus this afternoon. More lovely shoots bite the dust
Cut back both the Buddleias and a Philadelphus this afternoon. More lovely shoots bite the dust
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 17 18 19
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LunarSea
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM
How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Kevin Cowans, Feb 9, 2026, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too slowly.There is big demand for things that biodegrade...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Blue bells
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest every year since.
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest...
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
hi2u_uk, Feb 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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JennyJB
Feb 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Cross runner beans
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work for many years its a good project to breed...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
How do you feel if this happens?
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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infradig
Feb 23, 2026 at 10:42 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 repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may find tiles that you can recycle. I don't mind that...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...

Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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micearguers
Feb 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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