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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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    Philippa
    Feb 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I...
    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I saved going back years. It's had a dressing of rotten woodchip on top. I can start doing other things...
    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I saved going back years. It's had a dressing of rotten...
    Finished filling in the new border :hapfeet:I hope, it's going to sink a bit but by how much :noidea:. It's been a hard graft moving the soil around but I am very pleased with the quality of the soil ( Loam) I...
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    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    Perki
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
  3. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    JennyJB
    Feb 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
  4. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    longk
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the...
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the way. I don't remember heavy rain here for a long time.
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the way. I don't remember heavy rain here for a long...
    A strange day here, but a bit like the pics ... sunny with drizzle until 3pm then a brief thunderstorm then sun then another thunderstorm at 6pm. Now another storm is coming so heavy rain on the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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    Victoria
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
  6. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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    NigelJ
    Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 36 37 38
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
  8. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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    infradig
    Feb 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Surely all that is needed there is some wine, no?
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
  10. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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    shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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    Selleri
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
  11. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM, Trees
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    pete
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
  12. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the...
    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the honeymoon with a few words on their first impressions of marital sex.The first girl sent a card from...
    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the honeymoon with a few words on their first...
    Three virgin sisters were all getting married within a short time period.Mum was a bit worried about how their sex life would get started and made them all promise to send a postcard from the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
  13. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    Stephen Southwest
    Feb 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
  14. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Spruce
    Feb 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
  15. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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    madpenguin
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
  16. Eustace

    Wordle Wanderings 3

    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    Eustace, Mar 14, 2024, Games Arena ... 2 3 4
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    Victoria
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
  17. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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    JennyJB
    Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
  18. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Ergates
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
  19. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Feb 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    Feb 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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