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I am often puzzled by modern life.
You and me both, @Michael Hewett. A phone is a phone, IMV. Some models cost about £2,000 these days. Why would you carry something that expensive around with you?
You and me both, @Michael Hewett. A phone is a phone, IMV. Some models cost about £2,000 these days. Why would you carry something that expensive around with you?
You and me both, @Michael Hewett. A phone is a phone, IMV. Some models cost about £2,000 these days. Why would you carry something that expensive around with you?
You and me both, @Michael Hewett. A phone is a phone, IMV. Some models cost about £2,000 these days. Why would you carry something that expensive around with you?
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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ViewAhead
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on...
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on there! Made me feel like a gardening newbie, back to the days when I would stroll round a garden...
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on there! Made me feel like a gardening newbie, back...
I had a look at the Jurassic Plants website yesterday after reading Adam's post. (Rainy February days can be quite dangerous for the bank balance. ) I had never heard of almost every plant on...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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ViewAhead
Feb 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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Ladybird4
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have...
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have to have a mooch as well. @Ergates, I did smile at your description of the anorak - been there and...
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have to have a mooch as well. @Ergates, I did smile at...
A very good morning one and all. It is very 'brrrrrrr' here this morning with warnings of ice and snow! Deep joy as I am meeting a friend at the GC this morning for cake and coffee. I might have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 33 34 35
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Ladybird4
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their...
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their roadwork schedules so there were four diversion signs at the crossroads point in the four different...
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their roadwork schedules so there were four diversion...
A year or two back there were diversion signs at a crossroads near our village on the border of two counties. As the county highways depts don't talk to each other they hadn't coordinated their...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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shiney
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the...
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the next fortnight.
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the next fortnight.
When I came home yesterday evening it 0c and raining but the rain has now stopped and we are at 4C. No rain forecast today, tree surgeons due here today , but forecast to rain every day for the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 52 53 54
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shiney
Feb 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
For all gardeners who live in the Wells, Bath, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Monmouthshire, Birmingham area the Rare Plant Fair has released its programme for 2026. Home...
For all gardeners who live in the Wells, Bath, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Monmouthshire, Birmingham area the Rare Plant Fair has released its programme for 2026. Home - Rare Plant FairI'm looking forward for Kingston Bagpuize, right time to plant and has got many...
For all gardeners who live in the Wells, Bath, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Monmouthshire, Birmingham area the Rare Plant Fair has released its programme for 2026. Home - Rare Plant FairI'm looking forward for...
For all gardeners who live in the Wells, Bath, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Monmouthshire, Birmingham area the Rare Plant Fair has released its programme for 2026. Home...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop....
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop. I would love to set fire to it as Shiney once suggested , but the fence and neighbour's hedge...
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop. I would love to set fire to it as Shiney once...
My flowerbeds would all become compost heaps as we have so much. We also get leaves from the golf course, but I do return those. I have a pampas grass that is bashed to bits and needs a good chop....
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Slow pages
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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pete
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Help needed with Buxus Plants!
The flower stink, like cats pee.
The flower stink, like cats pee.
The flower stink, like cats pee.
The flower stink, like cats pee.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025, NEW Gardeners !
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pete
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)
Hi everyone,I’m looking for some planting advice for a newly designed garden in Horley, Surrey (UK). I’ve attached the garden layout plan, showing five beds (A–E) that I’m starting to plan.I’m...
Hi everyone,I’m looking for some planting advice for a newly designed garden in Horley, Surrey (UK). I’ve attached the garden layout plan, showing five beds (A–E) that I’m starting to plan.I’m aiming for a low‑maintenance garden, with economical initial planting, allowing everything to...
Hi everyone,I’m looking for some planting advice for a newly designed garden in Horley, Surrey (UK). I’ve attached the garden layout plan, showing five beds (A–E) that I’m starting to plan.I’m aiming for a low‑maintenance garden, with...
Hi everyone,I’m looking for some planting advice for a newly designed garden in Horley, Surrey (UK). I’ve attached the garden layout plan, showing five beds (A–E) that I’m starting to plan.I’m...

Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Andrew Funnell
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Love my chicken
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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Michael Hewett
Feb 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Begonias - Cascade type
When I used to grow them when I had a greenhouse I had very good results with plug plants.
When I used to grow them when I had a greenhouse I had very good results with plug plants.
When I used to grow them when I had a greenhouse I had very good results with plug plants.
When I used to grow them when I had a greenhouse I had very good results with plug plants.
ricky101, Feb 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Chillies 2026
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening magazine and placed on my heat mats. 1 Karala seed has sprouted whilst a 100% germination from the free...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening magazine and placed on my heat mats. 1 Karala seed has...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening...
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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waterbut
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Improving drainage help
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost...
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost and woodchip, and growing in that. Depending on the severity of your situation it may take some...
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost and woodchip, and growing in that. Depending on...
My garden is very similar to yours, not helped by being at the bottom of a valley next to a river. I've approached it using the no dig method, burying the ground in much more free draining compost...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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Neil Clements
Feb 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Evening all, new here
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe on a warm summer day. I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
Neil Clements, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM, New Members Introduction ... 2
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Neil Clements
Feb 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Feb 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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