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Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Things you always say wrong
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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LG_
Jan 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my weight any good.
I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my...
I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Ergates
Jan 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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AuntyRach
Jan 20, 2026 at 1:29 PM
IOS. Problem.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
roders, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM, Computer Corner
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roders
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
So have they started yet?
So have they started yet?
So have they started yet?
So have they started yet?
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 11 12 13
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pete
Jan 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Plant not doing good
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
Alan Aldred, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'
Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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Baalmaiden
Jan 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Whaaattt?
He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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Ergates
Jan 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and...
Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and bring up the recycling containers before they get blown all over the place. Neither of us can manage a...
Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and bring up the recycling containers before they get...
Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 19 20 21
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Ergates
Jan 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Three today
Three today
Three today
Three today
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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LunarSea
Jan 20, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Ladybird4
Jan 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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strongylodon
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Oh, him again.
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Tidemark, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Macraignil
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I only managed an hour in the garden this morning as we were expecting a visitor for lunch. Also it was very windy and cold so just pruned four more roses, then called it a day.Hope you can...
I only managed an hour in the garden this morning as we were expecting a visitor for lunch. Also it was very windy and cold so just pruned four more roses, then called it a day.Hope you can manage to get your roses planted We have clay soil here but thankfully it isn't stony.
I only managed an hour in the garden this morning as we were expecting a visitor for lunch. Also it was very windy and cold so just pruned four more roses, then called it a day.Hope you can manage to get your roses planted We have clay soil...
I only managed an hour in the garden this morning as we were expecting a visitor for lunch. Also it was very windy and cold so just pruned four more roses, then called it a day.Hope you can...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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lizzie27
Jan 20, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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programmes to watch
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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pete
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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