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What's your weather like 2026
Freezing.
Freezing.
Freezing.
Freezing.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 134 135 136
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waterbut
Mar 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Phormium which one
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Plantminded
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Whaaattt?
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been...
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been their expansion and settlers as they call them, they come across as a really nasty bunch with the...
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been their expansion and settlers as they call them,...
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not know how to gage a pressure cooker as I don’t like...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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Logan
Mar 29, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Forgot about changing the clocks. Nearly all of ours are radio controlled, and sort themselves out. (OH is a bit obsessive about wanting the clocks to be very accurate - I set my watch a minute...
Forgot about changing the clocks. Nearly all of ours are radio controlled, and sort themselves out. (OH is a bit obsessive about wanting the clocks to be very accurate - I set my watch a minute fast so I don’t have so many panics getting buses and trains!) The microwave is permanently on 00.00...
Forgot about changing the clocks. Nearly all of ours are radio controlled, and sort themselves out. (OH is a bit obsessive about wanting the clocks to be very accurate - I set my watch a minute fast so I don’t have so many panics getting buses...
Forgot about changing the clocks. Nearly all of ours are radio controlled, and sort themselves out. (OH is a bit obsessive about wanting the clocks to be very accurate - I set my watch a minute...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 91 92 93
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Ergates
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Mushroom compost
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are available in 75 litre bags which makes life...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Pete8
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Am i understanding this correctly ?
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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ViewAhead
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Choisya aztec pearl hardiness
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
Thevictorian, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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Ergates
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the...
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the suction bit is damp when I stick it up, and I’ll give the middle a good push every now and then to...
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the suction bit is damp when I stick it up, and I’ll...
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 86 87 88
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Ergates
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Bare root hedging
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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waterbut
Mar 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Where to go and what can I expect
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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LG_
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Plantminded
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
GreenFingeredPete, Mar 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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Ladybird4
Mar 29, 2026 at 7:23 AM

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