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What's your weather like 2026
\we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring...
\we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring the brilliant Graham Stephen.
\we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring the brilliant Graham Stephen.
\we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
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Victoria
Feb 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
More rain here and thunder too plus strong winds. It is unbelievably wet out there. Been to La Tranche this morning. We are at the outer limits of the Marais Poitevin here and I've never seen...
More rain here and thunder too plus strong winds. It is unbelievably wet out there. Been to La Tranche this morning. We are at the outer limits of the Marais Poitevin here and I've never seen the dykes so full or the fields between so flooded. Found a beautiful purple hellebore in the...
More rain here and thunder too plus strong winds. It is unbelievably wet out there. Been to La Tranche this morning. We are at the outer limits of the Marais Poitevin here and I've never seen the dykes so full or the fields between so flooded....
More rain here and thunder too plus strong winds. It is unbelievably wet out there. Been to La Tranche this morning. We are at the outer limits of the Marais Poitevin here and I've never seen...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
You can also plant ornamental edibles - dahlias, hemerocallis, dianthus, violas, roses all have edible flowers plus nasturtium flowers and leaves.T&M have a list too -
You can also plant ornamental edibles - dahlias, hemerocallis, dianthus, violas, roses all have edible flowers plus nasturtium flowers and leaves.T&M have a list too -
You can also plant ornamental edibles - dahlias, hemerocallis, dianthus, violas, roses all have edible flowers plus nasturtium flowers and leaves.T&M have a list too -
You can also plant ornamental edibles - dahlias, hemerocallis, dianthus, violas, roses all have edible flowers plus nasturtium flowers and leaves.T&M have a list too -
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords
14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords
14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords
14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Selleri
Feb 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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Fat Controller
Feb 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
If you are ever down in Cornwall they have bladdernut in Burncoose Gardens. Always a lovely place to visit with mature shrubs and trees - free entry - and a very good shrub nursery.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Baalmaiden
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 333 334 335
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Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Rare Plant Fair 2026
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Notwellygood
Feb 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
I bought a couple of these. The first season after planting, the leaves were completely demolished by caterpillars. Rather put me off replacing them.
cc120, Jul 27, 2025, Identification Area
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Ergates
Feb 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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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
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Electric cars.
I read the China is banning retractable door handles from next year.As for carrying a hammer, I remember back in my school days I had a friend who’s mum put a mini hammer in each bedroom so they...
I read the China is banning retractable door handles from next year.As for carrying a hammer, I remember back in my school days I had a friend who’s mum put a mini hammer in each bedroom so they could break the double glazing in the event of a fire.
I read the China is banning retractable door handles from next year.As for carrying a hammer, I remember back in my school days I had a friend who’s mum put a mini hammer in each bedroom so they could break the double glazing in the event of a...
I read the China is banning retractable door handles from next year.As for carrying a hammer, I remember back in my school days I had a friend who’s mum put a mini hammer in each bedroom so they...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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Emptyheadtime
Feb 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Rain enhances my sandstone paving .
Rain enhances my sandstone paving .
Rain enhances my sandstone paving .
Rain enhances my sandstone paving .

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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
Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Adam I
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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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
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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strongylodon
Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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
Osmanthus fragrans
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
Victoria, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM, Other Plants
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Rose Gauntlet
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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CarolineL
Feb 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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