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I am often puzzled by modern life.
You want to try driving around here. The problem is traffic. You may have to go to an appointment just 6 miles away and it takes say 20 mins, but coming back 1 hour or more. Knowing the latest...
You want to try driving around here. The problem is traffic. You may have to go to an appointment just 6 miles away and it takes say 20 mins, but coming back 1 hour or more. Knowing the latest traffic situation is essential here. It is usually chock a block and hell. And the centre of Birmingham...
You want to try driving around here. The problem is traffic. You may have to go to an appointment just 6 miles away and it takes say 20 mins, but coming back 1 hour or more. Knowing the latest traffic situation is essential here. It is usually...
You want to try driving around here. The problem is traffic. You may have to go to an appointment just 6 miles away and it takes say 20 mins, but coming back 1 hour or more. Knowing the latest...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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cactus_girl
Feb 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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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 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon all. I really like your book titles @Badly_Maintained, especially the last one! I had a great time (and a giant scone and tea) at the GC this morning and then I picked up two big...
Good afternoon all. I really like your book titles @Badly_Maintained, especially the last one! I had a great time (and a giant scone and tea) at the GC this morning and then I picked up two big pots of snowdrops. They were two types I had never heard of before but having Googled them on getting...
Good afternoon all. I really like your book titles @Badly_Maintained, especially the last one! I had a great time (and a giant scone and tea) at the GC this morning and then I picked up two big pots of snowdrops. They were two types I had never...
Good afternoon all. I really like your book titles @Badly_Maintained, especially the last one! I had a great time (and a giant scone and tea) at the GC this morning and then I picked up two big...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 34 35 36
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Ladybird4
Feb 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
At least you won't be needing to water the garden!
At least you won't be needing to water the garden!
At least you won't be needing to water the garden!
At least you won't be needing to water the garden!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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JennyJB
Feb 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
The early cloud soon shifted and it's been mostly sunny, just some bits of cloud now and then, it was possible to notice how high in the sky the sun is getting now and almost felt like spring for...
The early cloud soon shifted and it's been mostly sunny, just some bits of cloud now and then, it was possible to notice how high in the sky the sun is getting now and almost felt like spring for a while, nearly touched 11c.
The early cloud soon shifted and it's been mostly sunny, just some bits of cloud now and then, it was possible to notice how high in the sky the sun is getting now and almost felt like spring for a while, nearly touched 11c.
The early cloud soon shifted and it's been mostly sunny, just some bits of cloud now and then, it was possible to notice how high in the sky the sun is getting now and almost felt like spring for...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 54 55 56
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pete
Feb 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
I can go to the Birmingham one at Winterbourne House. It looks a lovely place. July 12th marked.
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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cactus_girl
Feb 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of...
Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of hedge to expose the dwarf wall underneath. Neither of the tradesman have turned up yet to quote for...
Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of hedge to expose the dwarf wall underneath....
Agree with you there @Allotment Boy. I've had a good day as well, finished clearing away all the junk - might have to send OH with a big load to the tip soon!I also starting cutting back some of...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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lizzie27
Feb 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Slow pages
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
A quick thumb through War and Peace???
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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pete
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Help needed with Buxus Plants!
I don't like the smell of both.
I don't like the smell of both.
I don't like the smell of both.
I don't like the smell of both.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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pete
Feb 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)
If you go to this DEFRA sponsored website - LandIS - Land Information System - Soilscapes soil types viewer enter your postcode and it will give info about your soil type.For Horley, Surrey in...
If you go to this DEFRA sponsored website - LandIS - Land Information System - Soilscapes soil types viewer enter your postcode and it will give info about your soil type.For Horley, Surrey in general it gives -
If you go to this DEFRA sponsored website - LandIS - Land Information System - Soilscapes soil types viewer enter your postcode and it will give info about your soil type.For Horley, Surrey in general it gives -
If you go to this DEFRA sponsored website - LandIS - Land Information System - Soilscapes soil types viewer enter your postcode and it will give info about your soil type.For Horley, Surrey in...

Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Pete8
Feb 4, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
@Love my chicken my ladybird looks like a harlequin. It has two white patches at the front. We have so many in the house at times and they are all sorts of colours and spots.
shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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cactus_girl
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
I wonder can that be classed as our native two spot ladybird? X
shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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Love my chicken
Feb 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
Thank you @JennyJB Dewi's is on a wooden stick and he enjoys chewing it, it's full of teeth marks along the whole of its length. He's got two actually - one upstairs and one down
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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Michael Hewett
Feb 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Begonias - Cascade type
Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
Go for whichever is available in the colours/varieties you want at a price that suits you. If you buy plug plants they should develop tubers that you can keep for subsequent years.
ricky101, Feb 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Feb 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Chillies 2026
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening magazine and placed on my heat mats. 1 Karala seed has sprouted whilst a 100% germination from the free...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening magazine and placed on my heat mats. 1 Karala seed has...
My latest chilli report. Mixed my usual chilli seed compost in a bucket. Poured it into my usual seed pods. Planted my 9 Karala chilli seeds and 12 seeds from the free packet in my gardening...
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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waterbut
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
The weather is dry and sunny but I'm a bit afraid of the pruner. It looks ready to slice off a finger or two Maybe I'll use it tomorrow
The weather is dry and sunny but I'm a bit afraid of the pruner. It looks ready to slice off a finger or two Maybe I'll use it tomorrow
The weather is dry and sunny but I'm a bit afraid of the pruner. It looks ready to slice off a finger or two Maybe I'll use it tomorrow
The weather is dry and sunny but I'm a bit afraid of the pruner. It looks ready to slice off a finger or two Maybe I'll use it tomorrow
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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BB3
Feb 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Improving drainage help
Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
Agree with this but if it supersaturated worms will be absent (dead!) We need more details but OP is missing; hope not stuck in mud !
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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infradig
Feb 4, 2026 at 10:03 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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Onion growing 2026
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
Germination is not as good as previous years, second sowing gone in.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
I've simplified this year. Foremost, Charlotte and Sarpo Mira. Set to chit.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Feb 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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