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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Our surgery won't take appointments from walk-ins but they got a new phone system and it gets answered fairly quickly. I don't know why it speeds up the answering as I would have thought only...
    Our surgery won't take appointments from walk-ins but they got a new phone system and it gets answered fairly quickly. I don't know why it speeds up the answering as I would have thought only having more staff working the phones would have done that. :noidea:
    Our surgery won't take appointments from walk-ins but they got a new phone system and it gets answered fairly quickly. I don't know why it speeds up the answering as I would have thought only having more staff working the phones would have done...
    Our surgery won't take appointments from walk-ins but they got a new phone system and it gets answered fairly quickly. I don't know why it speeds up the answering as I would have thought only...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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    shiney
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
  2. nightofjoy

    Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.

    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you like/dislike. The garden may look fabulous come...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
    nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM
  3. BB3

    Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.

    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked a crab apple. I don't really want to fight nature...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
    BB3, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM, Trees
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    BB3
    Jan 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a...
    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a hedgehog-sized hole where there was evidence a hog had been climbing through a broken pallet. The builders were...
    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a hedgehog-sized hole where there was evidence a hog had been...
    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 30 31 32
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    Liriodendron
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @lizzie27 it depends how much you love your rose! I am biased as roses are my favourite flowers. I would rather prune the osmanthus. I wouldn't want to risk killing the rose though I dug up roses...
    @lizzie27 it depends how much you love your rose! I am biased as roses are my favourite flowers. I would rather prune the osmanthus. I wouldn't want to risk killing the rose though I dug up roses to give my daughter when I moved house and they survived. They had been in pots and she planted them...
    @lizzie27 it depends how much you love your rose! I am biased as roses are my favourite flowers. I would rather prune the osmanthus. I wouldn't want to risk killing the rose though I dug up roses to give my daughter when I moved house and they...
    @lizzie27 it depends how much you love your rose! I am biased as roses are my favourite flowers. I would rather prune the osmanthus. I wouldn't want to risk killing the rose though I dug up roses...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Jan 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM
  6. Selleri

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

    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to underdamp in terms of damage; moulds act quickly to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
    Selleri, Jan 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM, Propagation This Month
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    infradig
    Jan 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also depends on whether the remaining ballast, sand and...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
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    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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    shiney
    Jan 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
  8. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Alisa, Jan 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Alisa
    Jan 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
  9. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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    shiney
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:12 PM
  10. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
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    shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 30, 2026 at 7:46 PM
  11. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable...
    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable tomorrow again.
    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable tomorrow again.
    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 46 47 48
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    cactus_girl
    Jan 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
  12. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left unmolested although well laden with apples.It warranted...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
    Adam I, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM, Trees
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    infradig
    Jan 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM
  13. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one of the gardeners to spread around the roses (after...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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    KT53
    Jan 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM
  14. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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    Michael Hewett
    Jan 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 332 333 334
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
  16. Jblakes

    Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.

    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Jblakes, Feb 6, 2023, New Members Introduction ... 2
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    pete
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM
  17. Neil Clements
    Like x 8

    Evening all, new here

    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new...
    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new canteen!When we moved here two years ago there was a lone cock pheasant who we named Billy (no...
    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new canteen!When we moved here two years ago there was...
    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new...
    Neil Clements, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM, New Members Introduction
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    Neil Clements
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:05 PM
  18. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking the Time to Reply.Kevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
    Kevin Cowans, Jan 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM, Tools And Equipment
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    Kevin Cowans
    Jan 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
  19. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    Logan
    Jan 30, 2026 at 9:46 AM
  20. glosmike

    Potted Blueberries and honeyberries experiences ?

    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If...
    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If you take your cuttings just before that point they'll put more effort into rooting. Temperatures...
    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If you take your cuttings just before that point...
    Think about how plants burst into life in spring. The whole plant is set up to put a load of effort in at the start of the growing season, and to fight back at any damage sustained over winter. If...
    glosmike, Feb 16, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Neil Clements
    Jan 30, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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