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Latest moan from you and me 2026
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them and post it for you. We do it quite often.If...
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on it the printed address label they bring with them...
You can use Royal Mail 48 (or 24 if you hope to get it there a day quicker) and they tell you to package it and between which hours the postman will pick it up , usually the next day and stick on...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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shiney
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
Very little rain but more temp pumps are now working to move the flood water.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 88 89 90
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On the Levels
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 2
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Crafters Corner 2026
A bit more painting.Fishes texture by adding paper mache held together with white glue and some polyfiller. Just a fun thing to do.
A bit more painting.Fishes texture by adding paper mache held together with white glue and some polyfiller. Just a fun thing to do.
A bit more painting.Fishes texture by adding paper mache held together with white glue and some polyfiller. Just a fun thing to do.
A bit more painting.Fishes texture by adding paper mache held together with white glue and some polyfiller. Just a fun thing to do.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Valley Gardener
Feb 24, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Hardy fuchsia?
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that is a task for this year
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the shed, just not had time to install it... maybe that...
I think it is about 2.5ft deep, so a fair size. Whatever is in there gets watered daily along with the hanging baskets etc. I do actually have the components of an auto-watering system in the...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
April starting to open ...
April starting to open ...
April starting to open ...
April starting to open ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2 3
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pete
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
When to Remove Damaged Leaves from a Fatsia
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Kevin Cowans, Feb 24, 2026 at 8:22 AM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 24, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Is this some sort of celandine?
@Palustris I'll wait for it to flower. It's wedged itself between a geranium and a veronica. If it behaves like the lesser jobs, it's unlikely to do any harm.
@Palustris I'll wait for it to flower. It's wedged itself between a geranium and a veronica. If it behaves like the lesser jobs, it's unlikely to do any harm.
@Palustris I'll wait for it to flower. It's wedged itself between a geranium and a veronica. If it behaves like the lesser jobs, it's unlikely to do any harm.
@Palustris I'll wait for it to flower. It's wedged itself between a geranium and a veronica. If it behaves like the lesser jobs, it's unlikely to do any harm.
BB3, Feb 24, 2026 at 10:18 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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BB3
Feb 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of the owners.
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with special restricted access then only by permission of...
I think gardens with access to all( even if an entrance fee is charged) are regarded as a public space and as such there is no restriction on photographing someone. If it's a private area with...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 13 14 15
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Scroggin
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Old apple trees and water shoots
Morning All,Many thanks for your replies and advice, we took it on board so we'll wait and see what happens. The trees are very old, if you push them they rock in the ground so I doubt they'll...
Morning All,Many thanks for your replies and advice, we took it on board so we'll wait and see what happens. The trees are very old, if you push them they rock in the ground so I doubt they'll last much longer. We lost one at the back end of last year that had completely gone, so much so that...
Morning All,Many thanks for your replies and advice, we took it on board so we'll wait and see what happens. The trees are very old, if you push them they rock in the ground so I doubt they'll last much longer. We lost one at the back end of...
Morning All,Many thanks for your replies and advice, we took it on board so we'll wait and see what happens. The trees are very old, if you push them they rock in the ground so I doubt they'll...
Greenlion66, Feb 13, 2026, Trees
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Greenlion66
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the...
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the homeward trip was awful. Still didn't spoil the day overall, amazingly some plants found their way into...
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the homeward trip was awful. Still didn't spoil the day...
After seeing the pictures of Wisley posted by @Scroggin we took a late decision to go today. First visit for 2-3 years due to the long term roadworks. Easy trip there but unfortunately, the...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 56 57 58
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Allotment Boy
Feb 24, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 14 15 16
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CarolineL
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 19 20 21
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the Cercis and hammered a fat stake in but it stood out...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Perki
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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NigelJ
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Hostas
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Loofah
Feb 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Black currant healthy or not...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or diseased. Stand back and look again and see where you can reduce congestion then give it a good...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or diseased. Stand back and look again and see where...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or...
Zaneta Cebula, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 23, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Slow pages
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 9 10 11
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Fat Controller
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Whaaattt?
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
I tried the lemon and white chocolate hot cross buns and found it a nice change. I asked hubby if he liked his cherry bakewell one two days ago and he can't remember having had one. Men!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 353 354 355
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cactus_girl
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM

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