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What's your weather like 2026
7c rain
7c rain
7c rain
7c rain
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 58 59 60
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Jiffy
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Thanks guys. Lots to think about there. Going through the suggestions I already have seeds for some of them, mainly collected from gardens I've worked in. Fennel is a great suggestion, I love it,...
Thanks guys. Lots to think about there. Going through the suggestions I already have seeds for some of them, mainly collected from gardens I've worked in. Fennel is a great suggestion, I love it, and I have some alexander seed too I thinkI've got the perfect south facing house wall for a fig...
Thanks guys. Lots to think about there. Going through the suggestions I already have seeds for some of them, mainly collected from gardens I've worked in. Fennel is a great suggestion, I love it, and I have some alexander seed too I thinkI've...
Thanks guys. Lots to think about there. Going through the suggestions I already have seeds for some of them, mainly collected from gardens I've worked in. Fennel is a great suggestion, I love it,...
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Neil Clements
Feb 7, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets
If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
If you have top dressed with manure I don't think I'd be bothering with any fertiliser for a while. They should be push through if it's not too thick and claggy.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well....
A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well. Once it gets light here I will get the two pots of snowdrops I bought at the GC the other day...
A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well. Once it gets light here I will get the two pots of...
A very good morning one and all. It must be a great relief that you have finally had your hospital appointment confirmed @lizzie27 so not long to go now. @Ergates, your snowdrops should do well....
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 36 37 38
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Ladybird4
Feb 7, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Well done @Perki!
Well done @Perki!
Well done @Perki!
Well done @Perki!
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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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Electric cars.
I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks...
I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks like Tesla took a hit in Norway down 88%, selling just 83 cars in a market that has 94% of new cars...
I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks like Tesla took a hit in Norway down 88%, selling...
I guess it depends on the market you are in, up nearly 50% here in Ireland and 75% of buyers were private customers. New electric vehicle sales surge 48.7% higher in Januarymeanwhile it looks...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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Emptyheadtime
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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Ladybird4
Feb 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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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
Whaaattt?
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
Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
Despite being an apartment dweller now I am almost tempted to go along to the Kingston Bagpipes sale. It was always a good event.
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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longk
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?
Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
Thank you for taking the time to upload all this interesting information and photos. x
cc120, Jul 27, 2025, Identification Area
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cc120
Feb 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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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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What's Looking Good February 2026
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:44 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
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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
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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NigelJ
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM

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