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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
Bless you @Busy-Lizzie for being a devoted Grandma. I am sure that you will be happy to get home and fingers crossed the weather is kind so you can potter in your garden.
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
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Ladybird4
Feb 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Electric cars.
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop...
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop in Norways sales that you mention but a lot of that drop in January (and for a good while after I...
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop in Norways sales that you mention but a lot of...
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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Emptyheadtime
Feb 8, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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katecat58
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Jenny namaste
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible...
Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible list Plants Dahlias are both decorative and edible. Don't bother with Wonderberry (Solanum...
Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible list Plants Dahlias are both decorative and...
Jurassic Plants do a number of Sechuan pepper relatives (Zanthoxphyllum) including Lemon pepper, Japanese pepper. Note a number of species are called Sechuan pepper. This is a link to their edible...
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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NigelJ
Feb 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they are opposites.
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they...
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 35 36 37
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:18 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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What's your weather like 2026
A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
A dry patio - no rain overnight and a chance of no rain during the day ! 8c and the church bells are ringing.... jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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Jenny namaste
Feb 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Hedychium question
When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck...
When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck plants that don't 'fit', and I'm quite ruthless about it. I do apologise to the plant before I bin...
When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck plants that don't 'fit', and I'm quite ruthless...
When I lived in Oz, I grew gardinarium (?) in full sun, but with a cool root run. They did get sun scortched in summer, but flowered profusely. My current garden changes continually, as I chuck...
Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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Fof
Feb 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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Ladybird4
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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All things automotive
Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining .
Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining .
Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining .
Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining .
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:20 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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Crafters Corner 2026
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Bluejayway
Feb 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above the Paving Level so they definately need Lifting,...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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
Rose Gauntlet
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
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
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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
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