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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Foxes have gone quiet around here now, guess the mating season is over, just the cubs to look forward, or not, to in a few months.
Foxes have gone quiet around here now, guess the mating season is over, just the cubs to look forward, or not, to in a few months.
Foxes have gone quiet around here now, guess the mating season is over, just the cubs to look forward, or not, to in a few months.
Foxes have gone quiet around here now, guess the mating season is over, just the cubs to look forward, or not, to in a few months.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 45 46 47
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pete
Feb 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It rained heavily for 5 hours. Currently no rain.
It rained heavily for 5 hours. Currently no rain.
It rained heavily for 5 hours. Currently no rain.
It rained heavily for 5 hours. Currently no rain.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 73 74 75
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 15, 2026 at 1:01 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
GQT
Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Philippa
Feb 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
@GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
@GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
@GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 10 11 12
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CarolineL
Feb 15, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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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 15, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Whaaattt?
When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits...
When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits like car parks, which are green belt would be redesignated as grey belt.So our council had a review...
When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits like car parks, which are green belt would be...
When Labour got in to power AR got up and said they wanted all green belt reviewed and recategorised as grey belt where appropriate so that it could be built on. She said for example ugly bits...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 334 335 336
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cactus_girl
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:21 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
What is this Weed?
Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....

Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area ... 2
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Silver surfer
Feb 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
@Perki cornus Midwinter Fire does that suckering. I had to remove mine as it was getting into other plants.
@Perki cornus Midwinter Fire does that suckering. I had to remove mine as it was getting into other plants.
@Perki cornus Midwinter Fire does that suckering. I had to remove mine as it was getting into other plants.
@Perki cornus Midwinter Fire does that suckering. I had to remove mine as it was getting into other plants.
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Feb 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having...
Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having our usual exercise. A combination of rain, sodden ground, and OH having problems with his knee. It’s...
Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having our usual exercise. A combination of rain, sodden...
Misty to start, and now it’s raining. I was hoping to get out for another brisk walk today, not fancying it until I weighed myself! I’m putting on pounds, I think because we haven’t been having...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 46 47 48
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Ergates
Feb 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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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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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Logan
Feb 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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Victoria
Feb 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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
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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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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.
Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.
Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Selleri
Feb 15, 2026 at 10:53 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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