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  1. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    Another vote for Showa here. Dry touch leather for heavy pruning are good too.
    Another vote for Showa here. Dry touch leather for heavy pruning are good too.
    Another vote for Showa here. Dry touch leather for heavy pruning are good too.
    Another vote for Showa here. Dry touch leather for heavy pruning are good too.
    Kevin Cowans, Jan 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM, Tools And Equipment
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 29, 2026 at 10:40 PM
  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning. What a miserable spell of weather this is. Certainly making up for last summer's dry spell. We're going out for lunch, to one of our favourite pubs. I want to do a bit of family history...
    Morning. What a miserable spell of weather this is. Certainly making up for last summer's dry spell. We're going out for lunch, to one of our favourite pubs. I want to do a bit of family history sleuthing on the way back. Belated happy birthday @Allotment Boy. Do let us know what you get from...
    Morning. What a miserable spell of weather this is. Certainly making up for last summer's dry spell. We're going out for lunch, to one of our favourite pubs. I want to do a bit of family history sleuthing on the way back. Belated happy birthday...
    Morning. What a miserable spell of weather this is. Certainly making up for last summer's dry spell. We're going out for lunch, to one of our favourite pubs. I want to do a bit of family history...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 29 30 31
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    Penny_Forthem
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
  3. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves, reminiscent of rosemary, are dark green and persistent....
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves,...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
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    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Victoria
    Jan 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Dull , thick cloud and drizly now but we have had overnight rain.. No wind at all though, Jenny namaste
    Dull , thick cloud and drizly now but we have had overnight rain.. No wind at all though, Jenny namaste
    Dull , thick cloud and drizly now but we have had overnight rain.. No wind at all though, Jenny namaste
    Dull , thick cloud and drizly now but we have had overnight rain.. No wind at all though, Jenny namaste
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 45 46 47
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    Jenny namaste
    Jan 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
  5. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge graft and a bud graft from each scion to increase the chance theyll take.I suspected modern apples...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge graft and a bud graft from each scion to increase the...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge...
    Adam I, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM, Trees
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    Adam I
    Jan 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My library service keeps changing apps. I guess when one company has extracted all the useful data about readers it needs for profiling, another takes over and does the same. The irony is...
    My library service keeps changing apps. I guess when one company has extracted all the useful data about readers it needs for profiling, another takes over and does the same. The irony is libraries use tax-payers' money to have these apps, which then get a second income stream from users'...
    My library service keeps changing apps. I guess when one company has extracted all the useful data about readers it needs for profiling, another takes over and does the same. The irony is libraries use tax-payers' money to have these apps,...
    My library service keeps changing apps. I guess when one company has extracted all the useful data about readers it needs for profiling, another takes over and does the same. The irony is...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 30, 2026 at 9:49 AM
  7. Michellellew

    Could anyone ID this fungi please?

    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Michellellew, Jan 29, 2026 at 9:11 AM, Identification Area
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    Michellellew
    Jan 29, 2026 at 9:50 AM
  8. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look both pot bound and wind blown. I’d prefer to buy one...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
    Plantminded, Jan 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Plantminded
    Jan 29, 2026 at 8:31 AM
  9. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    Jenny namaste
    Jan 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
  10. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    Philippa
    Jan 29, 2026 at 11:20 AM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell well back home in Dublin.To celebrate the new...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 10 11 12
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM
  12. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

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    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 29, 2026 at 6:39 AM
  13. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case you have over watered them. The sprouter is made...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
    Selleri, Jan 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM, Propagation This Month
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    shiney
    Jan 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM
  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't...
    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't died, as it could do with being broken up.
    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't died, as it could do with being broken up.
    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    CarolineL
    Jan 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
  15. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Michael Hewett, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM, Computer Corner
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    Michael Hewett
    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM
  16. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    Logan
    Jan 29, 2026 at 10:46 PM
  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    :heehee::doggieshmooze:
    :heehee::doggieshmooze:
    :heehee::doggieshmooze:
    :heehee::doggieshmooze:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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    Logan
    Jan 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  18. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    hailbopp
    Jan 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
  19. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When looking at photos of Cotyledon orbiculata there...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
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    madpenguin, Jan 23, 2026, Cacti and Succulents
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    madpenguin
    Jan 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM
  20. Bb135

    Honeysuckle identification….

    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth. Again pruning after flowering is best unless it's...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth....
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    Bb135, Jan 27, 2026 at 5:11 PM, Identification Area
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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