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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The...
    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The sunny intervals never appeared. Just soaked everywhere.Maybe brighter tomorrow and a bit warmer...
    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The sunny intervals never appeared. Just soaked...
    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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    cactus_girl
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
  2. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    lizzie27
    Feb 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
  4. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    JennyJB
    Feb 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
  5. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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    NigelJ
    Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One...
    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One of my favourite artists, Kyffin Williams, has an exhibition at the art gallery in Llangefni and the...
    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One of my favourite artists, Kyffin Williams, has an...
    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 36 37 38
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    Penny_Forthem
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
  7. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026, NEW Gardeners !
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    infradig
    Feb 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more slack in it. Even that little bit of extra...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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    Ergates
    Feb 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
  9. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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    shiney, Feb 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM, Photo Competitions
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    Selleri
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
  10. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM, Trees
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    pete
    Feb 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
  12. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    Stephen Southwest
    Feb 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
  13. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Spruce
    Feb 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
  14. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Food is currently being taken from the feeding station and a hoggy must have had a quick nap in the sleeping box but decided not to stay!
    Spruce, Dec 3, 2013, Wildlife Corner ... 16 17 18
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    madpenguin
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 34 35 36
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    Philippa
    Feb 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
  16. Eustace

    Wordle Wanderings 3

    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    Eustace, Mar 14, 2024, Games Arena ... 2 3 4
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    Victoria
    Feb 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
  17. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM, Trees
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    JennyJB
    Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
  18. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Ergates
    Feb 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
  19. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    744
    NigelJ
    Feb 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    Feb 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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