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What's your weather like 2026
A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
A rumble of thunder heralding some heavy rain just now. I had my walk in the mist and drizzle today so no view at the top of the hill.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 74 75 76
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AuntyRach
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:46 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
Whaaattt?
The planet will survive, maybe humans wont. I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
The planet will survive, maybe humans wont. I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
The planet will survive, maybe humans wont. I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
The planet will survive, maybe humans wont. I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 335 336 337
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pete
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:34 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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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Walkies
Walkies
Walkies
Walkies

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Love my chicken
Feb 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or...
Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or word-play. I can give some clues later in the week if needed and I’ll post the answers on Friday....
Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or word-play. I can give some clues later in the week...
Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 46 47 48
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AuntyRach
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:40 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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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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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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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
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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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
I agree, very cheery.
I agree, very cheery.
I agree, very cheery.
I agree, very cheery.
Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 14, 2026 at 4:53 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
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 Looking Good February 2026
Another Iris reticulata.
Another Iris reticulata.
Another Iris reticulata.
Another Iris reticulata.

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Partial screening suggestions
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind it being deciduous, is flowering currant, Ribes...
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind...
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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Plantminded
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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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
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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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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

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