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Strawberries preparing
I have a bed of them and this is my plan: they are at soil level, not ideal. I will shove a fork into the soil and lift them up and loosen (bit compacted). I will then add 7cm compost mixed with...
I have a bed of them and this is my plan: they are at soil level, not ideal. I will shove a fork into the soil and lift them up and loosen (bit compacted). I will then add 7cm compost mixed with some of the aforementioned feed on top for them (some will get in the gaps created) to grow through...
I have a bed of them and this is my plan: they are at soil level, not ideal. I will shove a fork into the soil and lift them up and loosen (bit compacted). I will then add 7cm compost mixed with some of the aforementioned feed on top for them...
I have a bed of them and this is my plan: they are at soil level, not ideal. I will shove a fork into the soil and lift them up and loosen (bit compacted). I will then add 7cm compost mixed with...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Allex50
Feb 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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NigelJ
Feb 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled...
That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled cayenne pepper over them to stop the mice. Last time I showed direct mice ate them. I'll see what...
That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled cayenne pepper over them to stop the mice. Last time I...
That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 17 18 19
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hostas
Are you sure that’s not a canna? Very striking .
Are you sure that’s not a canna? Very striking .
Are you sure that’s not a canna? Very striking .
Are you sure that’s not a canna? Very striking .

Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:59 PM
How do I move a heavy plant without help?
I bought one of these my back loves it!
I bought one of these my back loves it!
I bought one of these my back loves it!
I bought one of these my back loves it!

Howard Stone, Feb 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Banana Man
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I...
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The sight filled me with dread.In her left hand she...
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The...
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Fat Controller
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
@Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and...
@Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and eat with). My middle name is Elizabeth, as was my Mum's @Busy-Lizzie . Had confirmation that our...
@Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and eat with). My middle name is Elizabeth, as was my...
@Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 55 56 57
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Penny_Forthem
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Slow pages
Doubt no more - all of us have spent a good number of hours across the weekend and indeed most of today on and off in discussions with the tech guy who is doing the pre-build ahead of migration. ...
Doubt no more - all of us have spent a good number of hours across the weekend and indeed most of today on and off in discussions with the tech guy who is doing the pre-build ahead of migration. I won't tag him here lest he be a bit shy, but we've had his expertise in the past and I am...
Doubt no more - all of us have spent a good number of hours across the weekend and indeed most of today on and off in discussions with the tech guy who is doing the pre-build ahead of migration. I won't tag him here lest he be a bit shy, but...
Doubt no more - all of us have spent a good number of hours across the weekend and indeed most of today on and off in discussions with the tech guy who is doing the pre-build ahead of migration. ...
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 9 10 11
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Fat Controller
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
This looks really enchanting @micearguers
This looks really enchanting @micearguers
This looks really enchanting @micearguers
This looks really enchanting @micearguers
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CostasK
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Beautiful photos. Thank you
Beautiful photos. Thank you
Beautiful photos. Thank you
Beautiful photos. Thank you
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 12 13 14
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 86 87 88
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Logan
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Whaaattt?
A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 352 353 354
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ViewAhead
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Hardy fuchsia?
I must have a word with my Delta Sarah as it definitely aspires to be an archer!
I must have a word with my Delta Sarah as it definitely aspires to be an archer!
I must have a word with my Delta Sarah as it definitely aspires to be an archer!
I must have a word with my Delta Sarah as it definitely aspires to be an archer!
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM, Gardening Discussions
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ViewAhead
Feb 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to...
Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to people on here and the importance of harnessing light and making use of best as a tool.I find all this...
Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to people on here and the importance of harnessing light...
Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection They aren't...
If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection They aren't always keen on Junk mail tho - sensible creatures.
If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection They aren't always keen on Junk mail tho - sensible creatures.
If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection They aren't...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 56 57 58
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Philippa
Feb 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
My Garden Progress
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This is how it looks now:Ready for Spring, More or Less Now I just need to do the...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This is how it looks now:Ready for...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This...

Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may find tiles that you can recycle. I don't mind that...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...

Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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micearguers
Feb 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Bird feeding problems
Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but...
Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but years ago Pest Control people would always advise someone to stop putting out food for birds for several...
Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but years ago Pest Control people would always advise...
Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but...
Michael Hewett, Feb 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM, Wildlife Corner
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Philippa
Feb 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Blue bells
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest every year since.
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest...
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
hi2u_uk, Feb 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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224
JennyJB
Feb 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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