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Latest moan from you and me 2026
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying...
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are going to charge people who are persistently doing...
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are...
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 50 51 52
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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Michael Hewett
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Whaaattt?
Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. There...
Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. There were dozens of girls "employed" for yrs. Andrew may (or may not) have had sex with a couple. ...
Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. There were dozens of girls "employed" for yrs. Andrew may...
Well, it's unlikely to be a beauty contest. I cannot believe of all the people named in the Epstein files, Andrew and Mandelson are the only ones to have potentially broken any laws. There...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 342 343 344
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ViewAhead
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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CarolineL
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
I struggle to do sitting, so if I had a greenhouse, I would need a full length sofa in there!
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 16 17 18
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ViewAhead
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Unknown seedling
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Notwellygood, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM, Identification Area
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Notwellygood
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been...
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been soaked and blown away on our weekly SM outing but the car park is covered with a solar panel roof so not...
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been soaked and blown away on our weekly SM outing but the...
Pedro was supposed to calm down by midday but is still gusting wildly and sending short, heavy showers. This morning was worse with downpours strong enough to slow traffic. We'd have been...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 79 80 81
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 19, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white dots as a precursor to rooting. It's a good sign...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Ideas for shady front garden....
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.

machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well it rained not snowed and it should be a dry day...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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AuntyRach
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
In situ:
In situ:
In situ:
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JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
All I would be able to do in the garden at present is paddle and plant rice.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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KT53
Feb 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI...
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI OverviewSplitting Begonia boliviensis is best done in early spring as tubers start growing, by cutting the...
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI OverviewSplitting Begonia boliviensis is best done in...
If you cut it into several bits, then you could plant 3 divisions in a single pot which would bulk it up. Then plant the rest into other pots.I Googled how to split and it said -AI...

BB3, Feb 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Feb 18, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Plants for memorial area
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries: specialists in growing Salvias in Kent
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are salvia specialists . Dyson's Nurseries:...
A salvia I would recommend is "Royal Bumble". From personal experience I've found it to be a really good flowering variety. As you are in Kent, you might be interested in Dysons nursery, they are...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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AnniD
Feb 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:05 AM
My Garden Progress
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM

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