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  1. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 11 12 13
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 22, 2026 at 10:23 AM
  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all.We went to the market in Ribérac this morning. Storms had been forecast, yellow warning. Sunshine and small showers, no storms - yet.One of my favourite plant nurseries had a stall....
    Hello all.We went to the market in Ribérac this morning. Storms had been forecast, yellow warning. Sunshine and small showers, no storms - yet.One of my favourite plant nurseries had a stall. I bought 2 more roses for my new oval bed as I think 7 would work better than 5. Double Delight and...
    Hello all.We went to the market in Ribérac this morning. Storms had been forecast, yellow warning. Sunshine and small showers, no storms - yet.One of my favourite plant nurseries had a stall. I bought 2 more roses for my new oval bed as I...
    Hello all.We went to the market in Ribérac this morning. Storms had been forecast, yellow warning. Sunshine and small showers, no storms - yet.One of my favourite plant nurseries had a stall....
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 22 23 24
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Jan 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @Thevictorian we have a surgery literally at the end of our road, but it has an even worse reputation than the one we are with. Their building is extremely small and the local health authority...
    @Thevictorian we have a surgery literally at the end of our road, but it has an even worse reputation than the one we are with. Their building is extremely small and the local health authority said they would have a new surgery building about 1/4 mile away ready for occupation in Spring of...
    @Thevictorian we have a surgery literally at the end of our road, but it has an even worse reputation than the one we are with. Their building is extremely small and the local health authority said they would have a new surgery building about...
    @Thevictorian we have a surgery literally at the end of our road, but it has an even worse reputation than the one we are with. Their building is extremely small and the local health authority...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    KT53
    Jan 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Apparently some Russian ships have been intercepted in the Channel.Should've come in an inflatable. ;)
    Apparently some Russian ships have been intercepted in the Channel.Should've come in an inflatable. ;)
    Apparently some Russian ships have been intercepted in the Channel.Should've come in an inflatable. ;)
    Apparently some Russian ships have been intercepted in the Channel.Should've come in an inflatable. ;)
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 327 328 329
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    My colleagues in Ottawa roll with their eyes when I have pity. They are used to the cold.I had a walk nearby and enjoyed the sunshine with 8c but a cold wind blowing from the NESW...
    My colleagues in Ottawa roll with their eyes when I have pity. They are used to the cold.I had a walk nearby and enjoyed the sunshine with 8c but a cold wind blowing from the NESW direction.It's looking good, everything is on time.
    My colleagues in Ottawa roll with their eyes when I have pity. They are used to the cold.I had a walk nearby and enjoyed the sunshine with 8c but a cold wind blowing from the NESW direction.It's looking good, everything is on time.
    My colleagues in Ottawa roll with their eyes when I have pity. They are used to the cold.I had a walk nearby and enjoyed the sunshine with 8c but a cold wind blowing from the NESW...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 35 36 37
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM
  6. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva"...
    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva" This was bought 1st March last year in flower. It's supposed to be pale yellow if the weather improves...
    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva" This was bought 1st March last year in flower. It's...
    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva"...
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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    NigelJ
    Jan 23, 2026 at 10:22 AM
  7. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 7 8 9
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    Logan
    Jan 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM
  8. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and...
    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and I was volunteered for the job. When I got there her neighbour had heard about it and wanted to do it...
    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and I was volunteered for the job. When I got there...
    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and...
    BB3, Jan 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 23, 2026 at 10:52 AM
  9. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
  10. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    markharry66, Jan 21, 2026 at 6:53 AM, Tropical Gardening
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    Selleri
    Jan 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
  11. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Paul Norfolk, Jan 14, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    waterbut
    Jan 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
  12. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root in the soil.
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
    Simon Peake, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    micearguers
    Jan 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
  13. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    I think they have made things more difficult because of people not being sure and often taking them back. Its about making sure you are committed.
    I think they have made things more difficult because of people not being sure and often taking them back. Its about making sure you are committed.
    I think they have made things more difficult because of people not being sure and often taking them back. Its about making sure you are committed.
    I think they have made things more difficult because of people not being sure and often taking them back. Its about making sure you are committed.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 3 4 5
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    pete
    Jan 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM
  14. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Thinking 'out of the box', can you get hessian sacks* free locally ? try pet stores that buy peanuts in bulk to sell 'loose'. Or straw/hay/bracken/seaweed ? * to use as blankets ...
    Thinking 'out of the box', can you get hessian sacks* free locally ? try pet stores that buy peanuts in bulk to sell 'loose'. Or straw/hay/bracken/seaweed ? * to use as blankets ...
    Thinking 'out of the box', can you get hessian sacks* free locally ? try pet stores that buy peanuts in bulk to sell 'loose'. Or straw/hay/bracken/seaweed ? * to use as blankets ...
    Thinking 'out of the box', can you get hessian sacks* free locally ? try pet stores that buy peanuts in bulk to sell 'loose'. Or straw/hay/bracken/seaweed ? * to use as blankets ...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    infradig
    Jan 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    KT53
    Jan 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM
  17. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    BB3
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  18. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Logan
    Jan 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
  19. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    Logan
    Jan 23, 2026 at 8:08 AM
  20. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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