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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    One day.. and when I do, I'll likely come out flying at folks in the "organisation" we contract to... you know who they are and how bloody minded they can be, probably better than anyone else here ;)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 50 51 52
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
  2. BezzaDougal

    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
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    What was a middle aged man doing with his arm round a 17 year old girl in such a situation? The second paragraph also gives a clue as to the little girls I’m talking about.
    What was a middle aged man doing with his arm round a 17 year old girl in such a situation? The second paragraph also gives a clue as to the little girls I’m talking about.
    What was a middle aged man doing with his arm round a 17 year old girl in such a situation? The second paragraph also gives a clue as to the little girls I’m talking about.
    What was a middle aged man doing with his arm round a 17 year old girl in such a situation? The second paragraph also gives a clue as to the little girls I’m talking about.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 342 343 344
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    Tidemark
    Feb 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  4. Pe7e

    Overwhelmed by my garden

    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Paving slabs with a few pots and containers for summer or spring interest.
    Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    pete
    Feb 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    Still sunny here and 14c. We are forecast this through the weekend. :yes:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 80 81 82
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    Victoria
    Feb 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Plant labels

    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook :biggrin:
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Philippa
    Feb 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would have got some back in already but Mrs Shiney wants to repot quite a lot but the weather hasn't been...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would have got some back in already but Mrs Shiney wants...
    @Michael Hewett Hopefully yes. We have lots of them dotted around our nursery areas, under the pergola, in the car port and the more tender ones housed at the greenhouses of friends. We would...
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    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 16 17 18
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    shiney
    Feb 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
  8. Jungle Jane

    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
  9. Bear

    Cross runner beans

    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
    Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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    infradig
    Feb 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    Those are stunning gardens and photos @shiney :blue thumb:.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Plantminded
    Feb 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
  11. Selleri
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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
  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    How beautiful :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
  13. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the...
    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the diary clash on the day of your friends funeral. I'd go to that as more important to you and reschedule...
    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the diary clash on the day of your friends funeral. I'd...
    Oh dear @Ladybird4, you have had a rather fraught day, no wonder you're stressed. It's good though that the refuse bin had been emptied, I wonder which scumbag topped it up. I'm sorry about the...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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    lizzie27
    Feb 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
  14. Kevin Cowans

    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
  15. GreenFingeredPete

    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
  16. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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    Star gaze Lily
    Feb 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I cut down five remaining Panicum grasses which I was planning to leave a bit longer but they were starting to show green shoots earlier than usual. I then tackled the removal of a well...
    I cut down five remaining Panicum grasses which I was planning to leave a bit longer but they were starting to show green shoots earlier than usual. I then tackled the removal of a well established Griselinia in the raised border above my driveway which had become an obstacle, blocking my view...
    I cut down five remaining Panicum grasses which I was planning to leave a bit longer but they were starting to show green shoots earlier than usual. I then tackled the removal of a well established Griselinia in the raised border above my...
    I cut down five remaining Panicum grasses which I was planning to leave a bit longer but they were starting to show green shoots earlier than usual. I then tackled the removal of a well...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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    Plantminded
    Feb 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
  18. Notwellygood

    Unknown seedling

    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year... :fingers crossed:
    Notwellygood, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM, Identification Area
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    Notwellygood
    Feb 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
  19. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
    In Farmyard Nursery today
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    CarolineL
    Feb 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
  20. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
    Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion ... 2
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    315
    infradig
    Feb 18, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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