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What are we doing in the garden 2026
So cold out there, especially in the wind. So I dashed down the garden and cut down a phlox. We have no green waste collection again this year as they are still on strike (aka won't work). But the...
So cold out there, especially in the wind. So I dashed down the garden and cut down a phlox. We have no green waste collection again this year as they are still on strike (aka won't work). But the council are about to give us two more bins for other recycling, so why can't they do green waste,...
So cold out there, especially in the wind. So I dashed down the garden and cut down a phlox. We have no green waste collection again this year as they are still on strike (aka won't work). But the council are about to give us two more bins for...
So cold out there, especially in the wind. So I dashed down the garden and cut down a phlox. We have no green waste collection again this year as they are still on strike (aka won't work). But the...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
@Jiffy, take a reading at 8 am, but don't submit it till 10 pm. Then, if they estimate the last two hrs and add it, at least you will have already used the extra. When I got the boiler...
@Jiffy, take a reading at 8 am, but don't submit it till 10 pm. Then, if they estimate the last two hrs and add it, at least you will have already used the extra. When I got the boiler manufacturer's engineer in just after Xmas, before they would book the appt I was asked whether there was...
@Jiffy, take a reading at 8 am, but don't submit it till 10 pm. Then, if they estimate the last two hrs and add it, at least you will have already used the extra. When I got the boiler manufacturer's engineer in just after Xmas, before they...
@Jiffy, take a reading at 8 am, but don't submit it till 10 pm. Then, if they estimate the last two hrs and add it, at least you will have already used the extra. When I got the boiler...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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ViewAhead
Feb 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Going a bit stir crazy so we went for a drive to an antiques centre and a coffee. The cafe was chocker seems others had the same idea lol. So a chaotic drive back through clouds so dark it was...
Going a bit stir crazy so we went for a drive to an antiques centre and a coffee. The cafe was chocker seems others had the same idea lol. So a chaotic drive back through clouds so dark it was like driving in a tunnel, sleet mostly and 1.5 degrees, not too windy, but every where is saturated.
Going a bit stir crazy so we went for a drive to an antiques centre and a coffee. The cafe was chocker seems others had the same idea lol. So a chaotic drive back through clouds so dark it was like driving in a tunnel, sleet mostly and 1.5...
Going a bit stir crazy so we went for a drive to an antiques centre and a coffee. The cafe was chocker seems others had the same idea lol. So a chaotic drive back through clouds so dark it was...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 52 53 54
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burnie
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
My stihl pruner has arrived. The morning after I ordered it! Now if only it'd stop raining, I could go out and play with it.
My stihl pruner has arrived. The morning after I ordered it! Now if only it'd stop raining, I could go out and play with it.
My stihl pruner has arrived. The morning after I ordered it! Now if only it'd stop raining, I could go out and play with it.
My stihl pruner has arrived. The morning after I ordered it! Now if only it'd stop raining, I could go out and play with it.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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BB3
Feb 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
@Penny_Forthem I've had Cortisone injections in my thumbs and in my shoulder, but it was some years ago. My GP gave me local anaesthetics. The thumbs were OK and worked but the shoulder didn't...
@Penny_Forthem I've had Cortisone injections in my thumbs and in my shoulder, but it was some years ago. My GP gave me local anaesthetics. The thumbs were OK and worked but the shoulder didn't work very well and the injection was a bit painful but bearable. The thumbs weren't painful, just a...
@Penny_Forthem I've had Cortisone injections in my thumbs and in my shoulder, but it was some years ago. My GP gave me local anaesthetics. The thumbs were OK and worked but the shoulder didn't work very well and the injection was a bit painful...
@Penny_Forthem I've had Cortisone injections in my thumbs and in my shoulder, but it was some years ago. My GP gave me local anaesthetics. The thumbs were OK and worked but the shoulder didn't...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 33 34 35
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
YouTube mega thread
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Why does rain never appear in these You Tube gardening videos.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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NigelJ
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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Evening all, new here
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe on a warm summer day. I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just knocking weeds off of the vegetable garden with a hoe...
I can't think of anything better than sharing an experience with a small group of friends in a remote area. Whether it's the highlands of Scotland or the vast forests of Canada, or maybe just...
Neil Clements, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM, New Members Introduction ... 2
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Neil Clements
Feb 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
New addition to the sowings; an F1 cross of Bloody Butcher and Latah. Expecting regular leaves and smallish red fruit but the rest is yet to be seen.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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eatenbyweasels
Feb 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Dewi playing a game called 'Dive at the newspaper and tear it to shreds'
Dewi playing a game called 'Dive at the newspaper and tear it to shreds'
Dewi playing a game called 'Dive at the newspaper and tear it to shreds'
Dewi playing a game called 'Dive at the newspaper and tear it to shreds'

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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Michael Hewett
Feb 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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programmes to watch
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
The Night Manager has now finished. And Pine and Roper survive. So there is a higher power. To be continued ....
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:44 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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All you want to know about hedgehogs....
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
My trailcam had 4 out of 9 videos recorded last night with nothing to see in the videos ... until I saw hedgehog poo over the day in the garden. So, they are waking up and are looking for food.
Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 15 16 17
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:27 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
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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
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
Nature's spots.
Nature's spots.
Nature's spots.
Nature's spots.

shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:56 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
tool
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

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