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Maybe before resorting to painful injections, competitors could sneakily employ the services of what I believe is known as a ‘fluffer’ before having their suits measured!
Maybe before resorting to painful injections, competitors could sneakily employ the services of what I believe is known as a ‘fluffer’ before having their suits measured!
Maybe before resorting to painful injections, competitors could sneakily employ the services of what I believe is known as a ‘fluffer’ before having their suits measured!
Maybe before resorting to painful injections, competitors could sneakily employ the services of what I believe is known as a ‘fluffer’ before having their suits measured!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather....
The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather. Very easy from seeds.Alpine strawberry makes a good although rather enthusiastic evergreen ground...
The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather. Very easy from seeds.Alpine strawberry makes a...
The challenge might be year round interest/ harvest. Rosemary and Bay are good for that, and I have just discovered Winter Purslane which has fresh, green colour even in the most awful weather....

Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening
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Selleri
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
Snap @Ergates, our posts crossed there.
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 36 37 38
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Ladybird4
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The...
It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The sunny intervals never appeared. Just soaked everywhere.Maybe brighter tomorrow and a bit warmer...
It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The sunny intervals never appeared. Just soaked...
It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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cactus_girl
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Electric cars.
Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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gks
Feb 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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lizzie27
Feb 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Planting a new fruit tree
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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Fat Controller
Feb 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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Philippa
Feb 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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strongylodon
Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Improving drainage help
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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infradig
Feb 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Osmanthus fragrans
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
Victoria, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Other Plants
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Rose Gauntlet
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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NigelJ
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings
The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings

shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Selleri
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM, Trees
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pete
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM

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