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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food being available everywhere. I'd never buy organic...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous and only really brought about by "cheap" food...
I was was never a believer of the bus numbers. I'd willingly pay more for food if it was to help the situation, but I know lots of people cant, or make different choices. Food waste is ridiculous...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 44 45 46
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pete
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Do those who sow early and make use of Grow Lights find they get a better/bigger harvest than sowing later on ? Have you found it is worth the initial outlay and any running costs ? TIA
Do those who sow early and make use of Grow Lights find they get a better/bigger harvest than sowing later on ? Have you found it is worth the initial outlay and any running costs ? TIA
Do those who sow early and make use of Grow Lights find they get a better/bigger harvest than sowing later on ? Have you found it is worth the initial outlay and any running costs ? TIA
Do those who sow early and make use of Grow Lights find they get a better/bigger harvest than sowing later on ? Have you found it is worth the initial outlay and any running costs ? TIA
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 10 11 12
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Philippa
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Your GCs are supplying more excitement and colour than ours at the moment, Patience is a virtue here.
Your GCs are supplying more excitement and colour than ours at the moment, Patience is a virtue here.
Your GCs are supplying more excitement and colour than ours at the moment, Patience is a virtue here.
Your GCs are supplying more excitement and colour than ours at the moment, Patience is a virtue here.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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ViewAhead
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
That's a lovely yellow Victoria.
Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Logan
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Its sunny now but it was a mostly cloudy morning with sunny spells. Cold wind blowing, @CanadianLori , its only 7c and feeling really cold in the wind. I've turned my heating off, during the day,...
Its sunny now but it was a mostly cloudy morning with sunny spells. Cold wind blowing, @CanadianLori , its only 7c and feeling really cold in the wind. I've turned my heating off, during the day, for the first time since Christmas.
Its sunny now but it was a mostly cloudy morning with sunny spells. Cold wind blowing, @CanadianLori , its only 7c and feeling really cold in the wind. I've turned my heating off, during the day, for the first time since Christmas.
Its sunny now but it was a mostly cloudy morning with sunny spells. Cold wind blowing, @CanadianLori , its only 7c and feeling really cold in the wind. I've turned my heating off, during the day,...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 71 72 73
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pete
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We are back from our visit to the garden. The snowdrops look beautiful, a very cheering sight. It was pleasant in the sunshine, we even sat a while on a bench and there was some heat from the...
We are back from our visit to the garden. The snowdrops look beautiful, a very cheering sight. It was pleasant in the sunshine, we even sat a while on a bench and there was some heat from the sun. It has cheered me up considerably as I was getting serious cabin fever being cooped up indoors for...
We are back from our visit to the garden. The snowdrops look beautiful, a very cheering sight. It was pleasant in the sunshine, we even sat a while on a bench and there was some heat from the sun. It has cheered me up considerably as I was...
We are back from our visit to the garden. The snowdrops look beautiful, a very cheering sight. It was pleasant in the sunshine, we even sat a while on a bench and there was some heat from the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 45 46 47
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Blue arbour
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers
They tried the Huegelkultur in Beechgrove in 2024, but it didn’t work out for them. I believe to remember it was in one of the May episodes last year when he mentioned that and changed it back. I...
They tried the Huegelkultur in Beechgrove in 2024, but it didn’t work out for them. I believe to remember it was in one of the May episodes last year when he mentioned that and changed it back. I saw the attempt in 2024 with putting soil and dry branches on the bottom, but in 2025, it was just a...
They tried the Huegelkultur in Beechgrove in 2024, but it didn’t work out for them. I believe to remember it was in one of the May episodes last year when he mentioned that and changed it back. I saw the attempt in 2024 with putting soil and dry...
They tried the Huegelkultur in Beechgrove in 2024, but it didn’t work out for them. I believe to remember it was in one of the May episodes last year when he mentioned that and changed it back. I...
Plantminded, Feb 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days
Sunny Days

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I...
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good Kevin
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I Ordered and it came to 26m so at 30m all is Good Kevin
HelloThe one I purchased, with 30m of Hose, reaches the end of the Back Garden, not Hard to do, and more importantly, reaches all of the Front Garden too I made sure to Measure before I...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM, Tools And Equipment
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
GQT
If I could select the panellists I would listen more often .
If I could select the panellists I would listen more often .
If I could select the panellists I would listen more often .
If I could select the panellists I would listen more often .
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!
The first morning sun for February has lit up the grasses and bamboo in my lower garden. I don't mind winter days like this!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Partial screening suggestions
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it out. If on the other hand they are clipped into a...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on your personal preferences of course. You can thin it...
@PoppyB we have a Cytisus that was labelled as "Albus", which is meant to get up to 1.5m max, and it has reached 2.5 m. But that might be an exception.Regarding pyracantha, it all depends on...

PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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CostasK
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Whaaattt?
A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
A change of subject; the idea of visitors leaving there mark on monuments they visit has gone on for millennia. Language Log - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 334 335 336
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NigelJ
Feb 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM
What is this Weed?
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS...
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS discourages as it helps it to Spread, oh well, Live and Learn.ThanksKevin
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS discourages as it helps it to Spread, oh well, Live and...
Hello @BB3Thanks. it does seem to be that.Now, I need to remove it, the RHS recommends removing it with a Trowel or Hand Fork.I made the mistake Last Year of Hoeing it which the RHS...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
Don't want to brag, but we've got sunshine here in Wilts
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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LittleSparrah
Feb 14, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.
The 10 Glossy Ibis are still here although being young birds they are not that glossy particularly in the dull weather.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the youngest ones which were the last to appear.
All I’ve done today is put the fleece back on the tree fern trunk and in its crown in advance of near freezing temperatures tonight. So far only two fronds have been blackened by frost, the...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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Plantminded
Feb 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning
Suzie and Bell on a log this morning

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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wiseowl
Feb 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form of cover for each container. A few sticks in each...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst the rain continues other than providing some form...
If you follow the advice given above re ensuring the containers are able to drain well and raise the containers off the ground so excess water can run out, there is little more you can do whilst...
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM

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