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Latest moan from you and me 2026
The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came...
The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came outside, and he was all for calling the police. A few seconds later a fox came trotting down the...
The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came outside, and he was all for calling the police. A...
The last few nights we have had vixen (s) mating calls. It can sound just like a woman screaming. They have been round here for years now, but the first time I heard it myself and a neighbour came...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 45 46 47
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AnniD
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.
Here is a piç of some of my seedlings ready to plant after the last frost 2025. Well worth the price of soil and the bit of electricity the LEDs use.

GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 10 11 12
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CanadianLori
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Whaaattt?
There is a large development going on near where I live. In the planning agreement one of the conditions was that a primary school had to be built after 500 homes were sold. The developer wants...
There is a large development going on near where I live. In the planning agreement one of the conditions was that a primary school had to be built after 500 homes were sold. The developer wants to change that to 1200 homes, claiming there is no current need for the school. The developer...
There is a large development going on near where I live. In the planning agreement one of the conditions was that a primary school had to be built after 500 homes were sold. The developer wants to change that to 1200 homes, claiming there is no...
There is a large development going on near where I live. In the planning agreement one of the conditions was that a primary school had to be built after 500 homes were sold. The developer wants...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 334 335 336
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KT53
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
A nondescript day of sun and cloud, high of 14.2c with a constant gusty North wind, 12.3c now.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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Victoria
Feb 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
The paving stones for my new greenhouse were delivered this afternoon. The greenhouse should come on Monday.We had a little bit of sunshine this afternoon but there was a very cold wind so we...
The paving stones for my new greenhouse were delivered this afternoon. The greenhouse should come on Monday.We had a little bit of sunshine this afternoon but there was a very cold wind so we stayed indoors.We don't really do anything for Valentine's day. We had trout and leek pie with...
The paving stones for my new greenhouse were delivered this afternoon. The greenhouse should come on Monday.We had a little bit of sunshine this afternoon but there was a very cold wind so we stayed indoors.We don't really do anything for...
The paving stones for my new greenhouse were delivered this afternoon. The greenhouse should come on Monday.We had a little bit of sunshine this afternoon but there was a very cold wind so we...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 45 46 47
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
You must have a real sense of achievement It's looking great!
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Friendly
Feb 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers
We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
Plantminded, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Baalmaiden
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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wiseowl
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
What is this Weed?
And the seed pods explode when you touch the plant to pull it out.
And the seed pods explode when you touch the plant to pull it out.
And the seed pods explode when you touch the plant to pull it out.
And the seed pods explode when you touch the plant to pull it out.
Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area
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pete
Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Old apple trees and water shoots
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and leaves being taken out. The reason winter pruning...
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce vigour as you will remove energy from the sap and...
Yes I agree with previous posts. You need to do a light trim now ( so as not to stimulate overgrowth) and a summer prune later in August or September. With the summer prune you will reduce...
Greenlion66, Feb 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM, Trees
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Allotment Boy
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Partial screening suggestions
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...

PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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CostasK
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.
I raided bm store today Enormous planter, trays and compost, some bags were reduced, couldn't not to take.

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Alisa
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-
I can't remember if I've already shown this, so here it is again (maybe) ... Hatiora gaertneri :-

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Feb 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.

Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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CanadianLori
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Valentine's Day murmuration ❤️
Valentine's Day murmuration ❤️
Valentine's Day murmuration ❤️
Valentine's Day murmuration ❤️

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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LG_
Feb 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM

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