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@NigelJ Nothing wrong with private slaughtering as long as it is humane and follows rules, including respect and courtesy for the animal and other humans.
@NigelJ Nothing wrong with private slaughtering as long as it is humane and follows rules, including respect and courtesy for the animal and other humans.
@NigelJ Nothing wrong with private slaughtering as long as it is humane and follows rules, including respect and courtesy for the animal and other humans.
@NigelJ Nothing wrong with private slaughtering as long as it is humane and follows rules, including respect and courtesy for the animal and other humans.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 359 360 361
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?
Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new...
Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new perennial movement. I still love it and the look of it but I’ve also realised i don’t have the time for...
Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new perennial movement. I still love it and the look of it but...
Ok, so I'm not sure if I'm descending into madness or not, but i feel like i need to take some drastic measures in my garden beds.A little history: i was totally suckered in by the new...

latimer, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Feb 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
It turned out better than expected. Long sunny intervals. But still a bit chilly. Nice to have the sun out at 4pm.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 95 96 97
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cactus_girl
Feb 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
@pete Gorton and Denton is a very divided urban constituency of 2 halves which might, for convenience, be described as poor white (57%) and poor ethnic minorities, largely Pakistani. It's in the...
@pete Gorton and Denton is a very divided urban constituency of 2 halves which might, for convenience, be described as poor white (57%) and poor ethnic minorities, largely Pakistani. It's in the top 10% of the most deprived parts of the UK.Historically it is a manufacturing and engineering...
@pete Gorton and Denton is a very divided urban constituency of 2 halves which might, for convenience, be described as poor white (57%) and poor ethnic minorities, largely Pakistani. It's in the top 10% of the most deprived parts of the UK. ...
@pete Gorton and Denton is a very divided urban constituency of 2 halves which might, for convenience, be described as poor white (57%) and poor ethnic minorities, largely Pakistani. It's in the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 60 61 62
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
What died on you this winter?
Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
Good comment NJ you beat me to it. Summer is the best time as I threw out my OH woody plant that I thought was dead. My ears are still ringing.
pete, Apr 26, 2023, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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waterbut
Feb 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! ...
Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! Appalling state of affairs.Anyway, I enjoyed the wild gardener and bits of GW. OH's ears...
Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! Appalling state of affairs.Anyway, I enjoyed...
Greetings. I have been on cat care and cooking all morning so haven't seen any news till I popped in here and then checked on the 'net. So much for ending wars and getting a Nobel peace prize! ...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 60 61 62
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it...
A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it spreads the heat better.The problem I have at the moment is that I didn't check if the heating cable...
A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it spreads the heat better.The problem I have at the...
A possibility but my back may not be up to it. The bending is my main problem. It doesn't need to be dry but should be drier than at present. It is always recommended to have it damp as it...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 17 18 19
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Feb 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to...
The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to be okay, all in good quality ziplocks. Fingers crossed.
The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to be okay, all in good quality ziplocks. Fingers crossed.
The state of my envelope from Meraki Seeds! Looks like it's had quite the adventure. I know I'm not the only person to receive their order in this condition today. Thankfully, the seeds look to...

eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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eatenbyweasels
Feb 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
@ChrisIB
@ChrisIB
@ChrisIB
@ChrisIB
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 20 21 22
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Ladybird4
Feb 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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Migration to NEW software & server
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two years, it is entering the 'old' territory at that...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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Fat Controller
Feb 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
New Gardener - help!
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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garden_shade
Feb 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 21 22 23
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NigelJ
Feb 28, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I...
After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to collect the compost up to 2020. - I moved the...
After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to...
After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 28, 2026 at 3:26 PM
planting with wildlife in mind
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an...
the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct...
Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 5 6 7
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Adam I
Feb 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
Go for it.
Go for it.
Go for it.
Go for it.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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pete
Feb 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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Logan
Feb 27, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it...
The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it alive over the years is the challenge.Thanks @AnniD for reminding us that the GW winter episode part...
The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it alive over the years is the challenge.Thanks...
The Wild Gardener was indeed broadcast in 2021 the first time as 4x30 minutes episodes. I have been waiting for series 2, because it looks all nice in series 1, but we all know that keeping it...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Is it Spring yet?
Is it Spring yet?
Is it Spring yet?
Is it Spring yet?

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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cactus_girl
Feb 27, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
@Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
@Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
@Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
@Michael Hewett glad that he's settled in and exploring.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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Logan
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