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I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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CarolineL
Feb 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent....
I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent. Mulberries taste stunning. Common denominator, none of them store or package well. The food we eat these...
I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent. Mulberries taste stunning. Common denominator, none of...
I can have a good punt at answering that.Nettle soup is probably my favourite soup, and sea buckthorn sorbet is second to none. Ground elder isn't unpleasant, in fact it's pretty decent....
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Neil Clements
Feb 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Rain stopped about 2pm, nothing is drying up and it looks like it could start again at any time. 10c.
Rain stopped about 2pm, nothing is drying up and it looks like it could start again at any time. 10c.
Rain stopped about 2pm, nothing is drying up and it looks like it could start again at any time. 10c.
Rain stopped about 2pm, nothing is drying up and it looks like it could start again at any time. 10c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Adam I
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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Fat Controller
Feb 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon all. I had a phone call from my brother today who has just got back from a mini break in Weymouth. He said he was shocked by the amount of flooding he witnessed on the coach drive...
Good afternoon all. I had a phone call from my brother today who has just got back from a mini break in Weymouth. He said he was shocked by the amount of flooding he witnessed on the coach drive down. He had seen field after field just covered completely by water. We do moan a lot up here in the...
Good afternoon all. I had a phone call from my brother today who has just got back from a mini break in Weymouth. He said he was shocked by the amount of flooding he witnessed on the coach drive down. He had seen field after field just covered...
Good afternoon all. I had a phone call from my brother today who has just got back from a mini break in Weymouth. He said he was shocked by the amount of flooding he witnessed on the coach drive...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
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Ladybird4
Feb 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Electric cars.
This is my issue with the whole thing - if it was a free choice, then by all means for those that want, fill your boots. But, it is not only being mandated, but our 'leaders' are throwing...
This is my issue with the whole thing - if it was a free choice, then by all means for those that want, fill your boots. But, it is not only being mandated, but our 'leaders' are throwing massive amounts of money at it to force it through - OUR money - and they will swan off into the sunset...
This is my issue with the whole thing - if it was a free choice, then by all means for those that want, fill your boots. But, it is not only being mandated, but our 'leaders' are throwing massive amounts of money at it to force it through - OUR...
This is my issue with the whole thing - if it was a free choice, then by all means for those that want, fill your boots. But, it is not only being mandated, but our 'leaders' are throwing...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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Fat Controller
Feb 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Anyway someone who doesn’t own a greenhouse and have to make do with a south facing spare room, with previous problems growing seeds it was pointed out the problem to me, that I wasn’t producing...
Anyway someone who doesn’t own a greenhouse and have to make do with a south facing spare room, with previous problems growing seeds it was pointed out the problem to me, that I wasn’t producing strong enough seedlings. There was both a mixture of planting too early and poor light...
Anyway someone who doesn’t own a greenhouse and have to make do with a south facing spare room, with previous problems growing seeds it was pointed out the problem to me, that I wasn’t producing strong enough seedlings. There was both a mixture...
Anyway someone who doesn’t own a greenhouse and have to make do with a south facing spare room, with previous problems growing seeds it was pointed out the problem to me, that I wasn’t producing...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Whaaattt?
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Notwellygood
Feb 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
cc120, Jul 27, 2025, Identification Area
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Ergates
Feb 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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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
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What's Looking Good February 2026
The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a...
The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a flower. Good for the white-tail bumblebee that is around since December.The red Anemone gets...
The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a flower. Good for the white-tail bumblebee that is...
The chillies are coming nicely. I prepared the pots for the moment when I separate them.My Ladybirds are still there One of the two Scarbiosa plants has survived the foxes and gets a...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Well I can see right through them, I'm sure others can.
Well I can see right through them, I'm sure others can.
Well I can see right through them, I'm sure others can.
Well I can see right through them, I'm sure others can.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 35 36 37
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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strongylodon
Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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
Osmanthus fragrans
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
Victoria, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Other Plants
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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NigelJ
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