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Latest moan from you and me 2026
That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre...
That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre refill job on the days the cars aren't thirsty.
That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre refill job on the days the cars aren't thirsty.
That would still mean queues in that row of pumps or building a wider forecourt for a separate pump. We are all diesel cars here but not the two mowers or the big strimmer so we'd be a 5 litre...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 65 66 67
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I am a wuss, @CanadianLori! And, bear in mind, I have hardly stepped out there since about Nov (due to the rain mostly), never mind wielded any kind of tool! So I'm not at my physical peak (low...
I am a wuss, @CanadianLori! And, bear in mind, I have hardly stepped out there since about Nov (due to the rain mostly), never mind wielded any kind of tool! So I'm not at my physical peak (low as that threshold is anyway).
I am a wuss, @CanadianLori! And, bear in mind, I have hardly stepped out there since about Nov (due to the rain mostly), never mind wielded any kind of tool! So I'm not at my physical peak (low as that threshold is anyway).
I am a wuss, @CanadianLori! And, bear in mind, I have hardly stepped out there since about Nov (due to the rain mostly), never mind wielded any kind of tool! So I'm not at my physical peak (low...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 24 25 26
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ViewAhead
Mar 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here...
Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here but my back is still niggling and we have dance cass this evening so I'm being careful.Well done...
Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here but my back is still niggling and we have dance...
Greetings. hard to get to sleep last night as brain buzzing andthen I was woken up at 6am by a lump landing and telling me he wanted breakfast. I then fell asleep again till 10:30.Sunny here...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 63 64 65
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including...
It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including taking some of my deep cycle batteries to the hazardous waste depot. They don't charge to take the dead...
It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including taking some of my deep cycle batteries to the...
It is up to 19f -7c and the guessers say we will climb to just above freezing. It will be cloudy which doesn't bother me at all as I shall be doing a lot of errands (driving around) including...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 99 100 101
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CanadianLori
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Whaaattt?
With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
With even more luck, they will fire a (mis)guided missile and it will finish the Ballroom makeover sooner than planned.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 363 364 365
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Philippa
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
I'm waiting for midMarch to sow tomatoes. So far only mild chillies germinated (Biquinho Yellow and Red) and tomatillo Verde, no sign of Pineapple for nearly a month.
I'm waiting for midMarch to sow tomatoes. So far only mild chillies germinated (Biquinho Yellow and Red) and tomatillo Verde, no sign of Pineapple for nearly a month.
I'm waiting for midMarch to sow tomatoes. So far only mild chillies germinated (Biquinho Yellow and Red) and tomatillo Verde, no sign of Pineapple for nearly a month.
I'm waiting for midMarch to sow tomatoes. So far only mild chillies germinated (Biquinho Yellow and Red) and tomatillo Verde, no sign of Pineapple for nearly a month.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Alisa
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Magnolia in bud on the second day of spring
Magnolia in bud on the second day of spring
Magnolia in bud on the second day of spring
Magnolia in bud on the second day of spring

shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM, Photo Competitions
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LG_
Mar 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Showy natives
Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
Daucus carota, the wild carrot is another beautiful flower. They look like a birds nest and are lovely dotted through a border.
Adam I, Mar 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Thevictorian
Mar 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-
There's not much here to see at the moment, some slug-munched Snowdrops, and some slug-munched Hellebores ...These were not too bad :-Scilla :-Pulmonaria just starting :-

shiney, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Mar 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Electric cars.
By the time UK infrastructure has anywhere near the capabilities in the article, the cars on the road will be ready. We have a history of headlining ambitious targets but then watering them down...
By the time UK infrastructure has anywhere near the capabilities in the article, the cars on the road will be ready. We have a history of headlining ambitious targets but then watering them down and picking the cheapest option.
By the time UK infrastructure has anywhere near the capabilities in the article, the cars on the road will be ready. We have a history of headlining ambitious targets but then watering them down and picking the cheapest option.
By the time UK infrastructure has anywhere near the capabilities in the article, the cars on the road will be ready. We have a history of headlining ambitious targets but then watering them down...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 187 188 189
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Loofah
Mar 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026
Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at...
Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at the primrose flowers. Haven't done it this year but now they are having a go at the forsythia flower buds.
Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at the primrose flowers. Haven't done it this year but...
Saw brimstones again. Watched a very pale peacock feeding on a blue hyacinth and then basking on a stone slab. Quick glimpse of a comma near the pond. A few years ago we had sparrows pulling at...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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On the Levels
Mar 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?
Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions.
Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions.
Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions.
Thank you all for your interesting and useful suggestions.
Tidemark, Mar 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Tidemark
Mar 3, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Portuguese laurel under stress
Hi @AlisaIt was a rootball plant rather than container grown and my understanding of that is that some of the roots are cut during the process of lifting them from the ground, but in theory...
Hi @AlisaIt was a rootball plant rather than container grown and my understanding of that is that some of the roots are cut during the process of lifting them from the ground, but in theory there shouldn't be an issue with being root bound I think. Having said that, I did think that the soil...
Hi @AlisaIt was a rootball plant rather than container grown and my understanding of that is that some of the roots are cut during the process of lifting them from the ground, but in theory there shouldn't be an issue with being root bound I...
Hi @AlisaIt was a rootball plant rather than container grown and my understanding of that is that some of the roots are cut during the process of lifting them from the ground, but in theory...
CostasK, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM, Trees
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CostasK
Mar 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Heat mat recomendations
That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to...
That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to just lay it on the surface of the compost rather than in it, reason the air temp varies more...
That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to just lay it on the surface of the compost rather...
That does sound wrong, you need the Sensor inside one of the propagators.Putting the sensor into the compost might be good to germinate the seeds, but once growing above the compost we prefer to...
markharry66, Jan 9, 2026, Tropical Gardening
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ricky101
Mar 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 21 22 23
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Ladybird4
Mar 3, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Nerines (Bowden)
You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 24, 2026, Gardening Discussions
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 2, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses.
It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses.
It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses.
It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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shiney
Mar 2, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do well with compeition.If you think they need it,...
The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do...
The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a picture of my front garden.So the driveway on the...
I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a...
I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...

GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 16 17 18
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GreenFingeredPete
Mar 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
My Garden Progress
Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges look a lot better but my Hands are aching.I am not...
Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges...
Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 53 54 55
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Kevin Cowans
Mar 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM

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