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Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I...
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good Kevin
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good Kevin
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM, Tools And Equipment
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.
Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.
Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.
Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 73 74 75
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pete
Feb 15, 2026 at 2:00 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
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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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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
In Belgium, Possum's favourite when eating out was a crêpe Mikado - pancake, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. At home it would be lemon and sugar or Mikado. Can't get that here...
In Belgium, Possum's favourite when eating out was a crêpe Mikado - pancake, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. At home it would be lemon and sugar or Mikado. Can't get that here unless we ask if it's possible to have a ball of vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce but they do...
In Belgium, Possum's favourite when eating out was a crêpe Mikado - pancake, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. At home it would be lemon and sugar or Mikado. Can't get that here unless we ask if it's possible to have a ball of...
In Belgium, Possum's favourite when eating out was a crêpe Mikado - pancake, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. At home it would be lemon and sugar or Mikado. Can't get that here...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 46 47 48
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
@shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
@shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
@shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
@shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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On the Levels
Feb 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as long as they did their full hours. The Netherlands...
No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as...
No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 45 46 47
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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@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
Whaaattt?
I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy...
I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy involved in granting permission for housing projects without ensuring infrastructure from basic roads...
I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy involved in granting permission for housing...
I don't understand any government, local, regional or national thinking it's OK to build on green belt land rather than re-purpose grey or brown sites. Nor do I understand the social bankruptcy...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 335 336 337
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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LittleSparrah
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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
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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 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

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