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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The...
    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The snow in my garden has compressed down to about 8 heavy, heavy inches.
    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The snow in my garden has compressed down to about 8...
    It is cloudy and hovering around the freezing mark. The guessers say lots of freezing rain will fall. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads but I find that any rain helps the snow go away. The...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 77 78 79
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 18, 2026 at 1:20 PM
  2. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
    I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
  3. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
    If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
  4. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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    Love my chicken
    Feb 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM
  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Yes @pete tho you'd need to fina bulk supplier or it could get expensive!A horsetail "tea" also makes a good fungicide and is free if you have it growing in your garden.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 339 340 341
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Feb 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM
  6. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    Died 2009.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    NigelJ
    Feb 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I find there are also variations in the given size in the UK depending on the manufacturer. 1/2 sizes no longer available in many cases.
    I find there are also variations in the given size in the UK depending on the manufacturer. 1/2 sizes no longer available in many cases.
    I find there are also variations in the given size in the UK depending on the manufacturer. 1/2 sizes no longer available in many cases.
    I find there are also variations in the given size in the UK depending on the manufacturer. 1/2 sizes no longer available in many cases.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 48 49 50
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    Philippa
    Feb 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent....
    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent. My church going sister always gives up lots of stuff, alcohol, bread and cakes, and chocolate...
    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent. My church going sister always gives up lots of...
    Miserable out, grey, and very windy. Annual dental check ups this afternoon. I might ask OH to give me a hair cut this morning, Im getting rather straggly looking. Ought to do something for lent....
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 49 50 51
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    Ergates
    Feb 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
  9. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds...
    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds do as @pete said. They remain viable for a couple of years.I sow mine in soil blocks and if there...
    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds do as @pete said. They remain viable for a couple...
    I collect most of my seeds and if I have too many (looks like I have enough marigold seeds to the neighbourhood) I just save them but mark the year on the container. I've found that lots of seeds...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge twigs and spending ages trying to bend these into...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge...
    Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. :biggrin: They have chosen a site that is too small...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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    ViewAhead
    Feb 18, 2026 at 9:27 AM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 18, 2026 at 6:55 AM
  12. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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    NigelJ
    Feb 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
  13. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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    Logan
    Feb 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
  14. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 8 9 10
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    shiney
    Feb 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
  15. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, Allotments Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    NigelJ
    Feb 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
  16. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026, Identification Area
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    Cornsquashandy
    Feb 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
  17. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    Bluejayway
    Feb 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
  18. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Apparently I was taking too long to dish out the biscuits
    Apparently I was taking too long to dish out the biscuits
    Apparently I was taking too long to dish out the biscuits
    Apparently I was taking too long to dish out the biscuits
    20250110_223828.jpg DSC07326.JPG PXL_20251230_102636074.jpg Luca.jpg Luca..jpg Luca,.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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    Scroggin
    Feb 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  19. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was happy to see my Anisodontea and Pandorea have...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
    Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 16, 2026 at 8:37 AM
  20. simone_in_wiltshire

    Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday

    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it has to do with the summertime change in March,...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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