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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning all.I'm glad your new boiler is up and runningMy HW is more or less up to date but my filing of paper work isn't. I hate paper work. There is a great pile of it on the dresser so...
Good morning all.I'm glad your new boiler is up and runningMy HW is more or less up to date but my filing of paper work isn't. I hate paper work. There is a great pile of it on the dresser so I started to sort it yesterday. A lot was thrown awayable but I found a letter from the French...
Good morning all.I'm glad your new boiler is up and runningMy HW is more or less up to date but my filing of paper work isn't. I hate paper work. There is a great pile of it on the dresser so I started to sort it yesterday. A lot was thrown...
Good morning all.I'm glad your new boiler is up and runningMy HW is more or less up to date but my filing of paper work isn't. I hate paper work. There is a great pile of it on the dresser so...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 33 34 35
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Good morning all ,one word miserable Rained most of the night very dark ,wind expected than more rain tonight, high of 4c if we’re lucky .Hope we start getting more light ,soon be seed sowing time.
Good morning all ,one word miserable Rained most of the night very dark ,wind expected than more rain tonight, high of 4c if we’re lucky .Hope we start getting more light ,soon be seed sowing time.
Good morning all ,one word miserable Rained most of the night very dark ,wind expected than more rain tonight, high of 4c if we’re lucky .Hope we start getting more light ,soon be seed sowing time.
Good morning all ,one word miserable Rained most of the night very dark ,wind expected than more rain tonight, high of 4c if we’re lucky .Hope we start getting more light ,soon be seed sowing time.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 51 52 53
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zenj
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
That company also has cat shareholders, they won’t be too happy at the moment though because my CatWatch is still working .
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And...
Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And then....nothing
Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And then....nothing
Going to say nothing as so wet and floods but then 2 days ago we at last planted out the broad bean seedlings (which looked very good) and covered them to stop the pigeons having a go. And...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 8 9 10
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On the Levels
Feb 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Red robin in a pot
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead material though, it doesn’t last more than a couple of...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone and are quite convincing. Avoid the faux lead...
Cube shaped planters are good for stability. They can get heavy when filled with compost so consider a lightweight composite or recycled plastic version, some are made to look like slate or stone...
Julie2709, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
A murmuration of Golden PloverFrampton Marsh, RSPB Lincs
A murmuration of Golden PloverFrampton Marsh, RSPB Lincs
A murmuration of Golden PloverFrampton Marsh, RSPB Lincs
A murmuration of Golden PloverFrampton Marsh, RSPB Lincs

shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Love my chicken
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste
Camellia Bob's Tinsie todayJenny namaste

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Jenny namaste
Feb 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata
Cantua buxifolia; keeps moaning about the lack of Humming birds in an English winter.Crassula ovata

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Feb 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Witches Butter
Witches Butter
Witches Butter
Witches Butter

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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SherwoodArrow
Feb 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any use . Reply "Not very good but work better after the...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding military issue digging spade. Asking if they were any...
For gardening purposes, suggest a Chillington hoe would be a near equivalent. Regarding military tooling, once discussed with an ex- 'Desert Rat, the efficiency/effectiveness of the folding...
thriftybri, Feb 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM, Tools And Equipment
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infradig
Feb 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Did I plant this?
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
Agree about the hairy bittercress. We don't get a lot of the toadflax or the oxalis.
BB3, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:52 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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JennyJB
Feb 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun seeing them exploring for the first time.
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi will be a good garden explorer. It's always fun...
We are lucky @Michael Hewett that we can bury our cats in our own garden. This makes the way shorter if we want to talk to them. What looks currently lifeless will get soon a new "smell". Dewi...
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Household tips
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make that brand distinctive. A colleague of mine was on...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These additives are often chosen on cost and to make...
Lactose is a milk sugar and will caramelise on a hot iron. One thing to be aware of is that different brands of generic medicines have different additives as well as the active ingredients. These...
Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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NigelJ
Feb 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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RESULT OF THE JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the wedding next day
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had helped him to get a video finished which was for the...
No need for that. I’m on a diet for medical reasons (only) BTW, we had customers that sent thank-you’s to our office. The highlight was an original Swiss cherry cake from Switzerland. I had...
shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM, Photo Competitions
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 2, 2026 at 8:18 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 3, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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What's Cooking Today??
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Well it is almost purple
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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CanadianLori
Feb 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Indeed. It'll likely be breaking dormancy in around a month and could be fully rooted by June. Unless this house sale goes incredibly smoothly, there should be enough time.
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Neil Clements
Feb 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Whaaattt?
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Yes, what a gig! My shiffon scarves are still drying on the radiator.More seriously, being overwhelmed by water is one of the scariest things that can happen. Glad you were ok @cactus_girl
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Selleri
Feb 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
A happy little Rose problem
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to provide ample parking space. I don't have a car so...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the front as my front yard is all paved over to...
Thank you I have potted them up for now, and they are big plants- but also full of healthy looking buds so I might be in for a proper treat The largest, Hyde Hall , will definitely go in the...

Selleri, Jan 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM, Roses
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Selleri
Feb 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
Try Buddleia, Choisya or Phormiums.There’s a comprehensive guide here:
nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM

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