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Latest moan from you and me 2026
The good news about spiders...... it's a myth that we swallow on average 8 spiders a year while we sleep - what a relief!
The good news about spiders...... it's a myth that we swallow on average 8 spiders a year while we sleep - what a relief!
The good news about spiders...... it's a myth that we swallow on average 8 spiders a year while we sleep - what a relief!
The good news about spiders...... it's a myth that we swallow on average 8 spiders a year while we sleep - what a relief!

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 94 95 96
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Jenny_Aster
Apr 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.
I think that cats and dogs are less prone to munching plants than many people believe, if they weren't quite good at distinguishing between poisonous and non poisonous plants they'd have died out...
I think that cats and dogs are less prone to munching plants than many people believe, if they weren't quite good at distinguishing between poisonous and non poisonous plants they'd have died out before becoming domesticated. I'd keep an eye on youngsters, just as you would on children..
I think that cats and dogs are less prone to munching plants than many people believe, if they weren't quite good at distinguishing between poisonous and non poisonous plants they'd have died out before becoming domesticated. I'd keep an eye on...
I think that cats and dogs are less prone to munching plants than many people believe, if they weren't quite good at distinguishing between poisonous and non poisonous plants they'd have died out...
nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
Just put up the runner bean canes, Mrs Jiff says "your a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wind up merchant" as a neighbour sometimes looks into the garden
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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Jiffy
Apr 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
What shrub is this?
Berberis valdiviana looks good to me. Pics from our old garden in April
Berberis valdiviana looks good to me. Pics from our old garden in April
Berberis valdiviana looks good to me. Pics from our old garden in April
Berberis valdiviana looks good to me. Pics from our old garden in April

1975VW, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM, Identification Area
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Silver surfer
Apr 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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Logan
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Our neighbours have a house in Greece with 800+ year old olives. They told me they trim them with chainsaws, which seemed a little barbaric, especially considering the mess he makes of his hedge.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Thevictorian
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally...
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally have their roots die off or stem rot.
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally have their roots die off or stem rot.
I would say that if the roots still look viable then there is a chance it will burst into top growth. The ones I have lost (not specifically figs) that root well but show no top growth, normally...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
The thing is we never actually have problems with gardening threads, so I can see where Admin is coming from. But during the winter months forums can almost die if they stick to the actual...
The thing is we never actually have problems with gardening threads, so I can see where Admin is coming from. But during the winter months forums can almost die if they stick to the actual subject, I think it is the fact that we can post on other subjects and even go off topic from time to time...
The thing is we never actually have problems with gardening threads, so I can see where Admin is coming from. But during the winter months forums can almost die if they stick to the actual subject, I think it is the fact that we can post on...
The thing is we never actually have problems with gardening threads, so I can see where Admin is coming from. But during the winter months forums can almost die if they stick to the actual...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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pete
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Spent this afternoon weeding again, found a casualty of last years drought followed by the wet winter unfortunately one of my favourite shrubs produced young catkins and then snuffed it, no leaves...
Spent this afternoon weeding again, found a casualty of last years drought followed by the wet winter unfortunately one of my favourite shrubs produced young catkins and then snuffed it, no leaves or even swollen buds, also lost Buddleja salvifolia white. Sowed chitted sweetcorn seed in...
Spent this afternoon weeding again, found a casualty of last years drought followed by the wet winter unfortunately one of my favourite shrubs produced young catkins and then snuffed it, no leaves or even swollen buds, also lost Buddleja...
Spent this afternoon weeding again, found a casualty of last years drought followed by the wet winter unfortunately one of my favourite shrubs produced young catkins and then snuffed it, no leaves...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 45 46 47
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NigelJ
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Our garden sanctuary
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries
Pear blossomCrab apple blossomBluebellsBerberisHolly berries

Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Sienna's Blossom
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Plants you don't grow
Thank you for the explanation, we learn something everyday!
Thank you for the explanation, we learn something everyday!
Thank you for the explanation, we learn something everyday!
Thank you for the explanation, we learn something everyday!
Erigeron, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Jenny_Aster
Apr 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Slow pages
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
I generally find that if it starts to slow it just gets slower and slower. Clearly even the problem isn't consistent
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 10 11 12
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KT53
Apr 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Hello! Last evening with the family - assuming they manage to get to Dublin port tomorrow, through the monumental road blockages resulting from the farmers' and hauliers' protest at the cost of...
Hello! Last evening with the family - assuming they manage to get to Dublin port tomorrow, through the monumental road blockages resulting from the farmers' and hauliers' protest at the cost of fuel. Tax on fuel in Ireland is the highest in Europe, so they do have a point, though antagonising...
Hello! Last evening with the family - assuming they manage to get to Dublin port tomorrow, through the monumental road blockages resulting from the farmers' and hauliers' protest at the cost of fuel. Tax on fuel in Ireland is the highest in...
Hello! Last evening with the family - assuming they manage to get to Dublin port tomorrow, through the monumental road blockages resulting from the farmers' and hauliers' protest at the cost of...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 96 97 98
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Liriodendron
Apr 8, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
19c when we left Bristol this morning and 21c back home this afternoon. Two warm days are better than 10 wet and cloudy ones.
19c when we left Bristol this morning and 21c back home this afternoon. Two warm days are better than 10 wet and cloudy ones.
19c when we left Bristol this morning and 21c back home this afternoon. Two warm days are better than 10 wet and cloudy ones.
19c when we left Bristol this morning and 21c back home this afternoon. Two warm days are better than 10 wet and cloudy ones.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 147 148 149
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strongylodon
Apr 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Lamium galeobdolon (Yellow Archangel)Narcissus 'Lieke' - a late-flowering fragrant varietyTulipsBerberis 'Neon' just starting to flower
Lamium galeobdolon (Yellow Archangel)Narcissus 'Lieke' - a late-flowering fragrant varietyTulipsBerberis 'Neon' just starting to flower
Lamium galeobdolon (Yellow Archangel)Narcissus 'Lieke' - a late-flowering fragrant varietyTulipsBerberis 'Neon' just starting to flower
Lamium galeobdolon (Yellow Archangel)Narcissus 'Lieke' - a late-flowering fragrant varietyTulipsBerberis 'Neon' just starting to flower

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LunarSea
Apr 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 31 32 33
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Ergates
Apr 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Seed Sowing This Month April
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave...
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave it a bit of warmth. The plants won't be identical to the parent but honestly for eating purposes it...
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave it a bit of warmth. The plants won't be identical...
Rhubarb from seed is surprisingly easy, I've done Victoria a couple of times and it gets going faster than you'd expect. Never bothered with the cold treatment either, just sowed straight and gave...
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, Propagation This Month ... 2
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Joao
Apr 8, 2026 at 12:07 AM
New Gardener - help!
Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
Another option is just to cut them as low as you need to, to get access to fix the fence - easier than digging them out, and they might resprout into something you really like.
garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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Stephen Southwest
Apr 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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A Year of Astronomy from the Pinetree Observatory
It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting...
It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting astro-photography back in 2012, but at 2:53am this morning, there was something special about the photos I...
It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting astro-photography back in 2012, but at 2:53am this morning,...
It's been a while since I added anything to this thread, but after last night, I got both an ordinary looking, but special picture.I've photographed the Moon many times since starting...
ArmyAirForce, Dec 22, 2024, Members Hobbies ... 2
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ArmyAirForce
Apr 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted...
Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted in the packet, will get them planted in the next couple of days
Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted in the packet, will get them planted in the next...
Bought 80 mixed onion sets from sainsburys for a couple of quid to supplement the ones I sowed. They are a mix of white, red and yellow and fairly variable in size. Only one looks to,have sprouted...
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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1,803
Hanglow
Apr 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM

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