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  1. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    I just use cheap safety gloves, usually buy 10 pairs at a time, they are not thorn proof but you can do fairly fiddly jobs while wearing them, just about keep the palms of your hands dry and have...
    I just use cheap safety gloves, usually buy 10 pairs at a time, they are not thorn proof but you can do fairly fiddly jobs while wearing them, just about keep the palms of your hands dry and have a rubbery grip. I've got some thick leather ones I use rarely if dealing with brambles.
    I just use cheap safety gloves, usually buy 10 pairs at a time, they are not thorn proof but you can do fairly fiddly jobs while wearing them, just about keep the palms of your hands dry and have a rubbery grip. I've got some thick leather ones I...
    I just use cheap safety gloves, usually buy 10 pairs at a time, they are not thorn proof but you can do fairly fiddly jobs while wearing them, just about keep the palms of your hands dry and have...
    Kevin Cowans, Jan 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM, Tools And Equipment
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    pete
    Jan 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
  2. 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
  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Look what a hit Bohemian Rhapsody was and that was banned for being too long, until Kenny Everett got hold of it.
    Look what a hit Bohemian Rhapsody was and that was banned for being too long, until Kenny Everett got hold of it.
    Look what a hit Bohemian Rhapsody was and that was banned for being too long, until Kenny Everett got hold of it.
    Look what a hit Bohemian Rhapsody was and that was banned for being too long, until Kenny Everett got hold of it.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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    Penny_Forthem
    Jan 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
  4. 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
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I felt freezing on my walk this morning and chilly in the house this afternoon so treated myself to some early heating (don’t usually bother until late afternoon. Yes frugal here!).Weather...
    I felt freezing on my walk this morning and chilly in the house this afternoon so treated myself to some early heating (don’t usually bother until late afternoon. Yes frugal here!).Weather forecast looks quite ‘samey’ for the next week or so (light rain and single figure temps but not frosty).
    I felt freezing on my walk this morning and chilly in the house this afternoon so treated myself to some early heating (don’t usually bother until late afternoon. Yes frugal here!).Weather forecast looks quite ‘samey’ for the next week or so...
    I felt freezing on my walk this morning and chilly in the house this afternoon so treated myself to some early heating (don’t usually bother until late afternoon. Yes frugal here!).Weather...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 44 45 46
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
  6. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice...
    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice helps and my advice, coupled with Stephens sharp knife, would be to practice on waste material...
    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice helps and my advice, coupled with Stephens sharp...
    I've got a frankenstein tree with about 25 different cultivars of apples on it. From your list I've cox, spartan and beauty of Bath, which are all quite nice.Grafting is something where practice...
    Adam I, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM, Trees
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 29, 2026 at 10:38 AM
  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I won't get my state pension until I'm 67, so 7 extra years to wait. As I don't turn 60 until later this year, I think I had enough notice but it's still annoying! But there are too many...
    I won't get my state pension until I'm 67, so 7 extra years to wait. As I don't turn 60 until later this year, I think I had enough notice but it's still annoying! But there are too many pensioners and not enough younger people paying in, so it's hard to see what else could have been done. They...
    I won't get my state pension until I'm 67, so 7 extra years to wait. As I don't turn 60 until later this year, I think I had enough notice but it's still annoying! But there are too many pensioners and not enough younger people paying in, so it's...
    I won't get my state pension until I'm 67, so 7 extra years to wait. As I don't turn 60 until later this year, I think I had enough notice but it's still annoying! But there are too many...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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    JennyJB
    Jan 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 29, 2026 at 1:21 PM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Brilliant
    Brilliant
    Brilliant
    Brilliant
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 9 10 11
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    Little_Weed
    Jan 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM
  12. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    :loll:
    :loll:
    :loll:
    :loll:
    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

    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    Plantminded
    Jan 29, 2026 at 3:23 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 ... 25 26 27
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    Logan
    Jan 28, 2026 at 6:07 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...
    IMG_2026-01-01-12-14-48-452.jpg IMG_2026-01-01-12-14-55-072.jpg IMG_2026-01-28-12-19-22-297a.jpg
    madpenguin, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM, 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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