Recent Posts

Page 1 of 6

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

Sticky
x 3
What's your weather like 2026
Yeah it's gonna snow instead of rain.
Yeah it's gonna snow instead of rain.
Yeah it's gonna snow instead of rain.
Yeah it's gonna snow instead of rain.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 59 60 61
Replies:
910
Views:
13,358
pete
Feb 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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
Replies:
7
Views:
169
Adam I
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Sticky
A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
Replies:
212
Views:
7,758
Ladybird4
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Sticky
x 4
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning all.I had a rubbish sleep too. I've been babysitting for son and DIL. I forgot my pillow which didn't help. I was expecting 5 grandchildren but there was an extra boy too having a...
Good morning all.I had a rubbish sleep too. I've been babysitting for son and DIL. I forgot my pillow which didn't help. I was expecting 5 grandchildren but there was an extra boy too having a sleepover, friend of oldest grandson, 11. There was much excitement last night. The 4 older boys were...
Good morning all.I had a rubbish sleep too. I've been babysitting for son and DIL. I forgot my pillow which didn't help. I was expecting 5 grandchildren but there was an extra boy too having a sleepover, friend of oldest grandson, 11. There was...
Good morning all.I had a rubbish sleep too. I've been babysitting for son and DIL. I forgot my pillow which didn't help. I was expecting 5 grandchildren but there was an extra boy too having a...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
Replies:
579
Views:
20,768
Busy-Lizzie
Feb 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
I thought solomans seal is poisonouson roses: if you want to eat them get a very fragrant rose. they are usually pink. the flavour comes from the organs in the middle that output the smell. I...
I thought solomans seal is poisonouson roses: if you want to eat them get a very fragrant rose. they are usually pink. the flavour comes from the organs in the middle that output the smell. I took the flower heads, cut the green off so just the female bits and the petals, soaked in sugar and...
I thought solomans seal is poisonouson roses: if you want to eat them get a very fragrant rose. they are usually pink. the flavour comes from the organs in the middle that output the smell. I took the flower heads, cut the green off so just the...
I thought solomans seal is poisonouson roses: if you want to eat them get a very fragrant rose. they are usually pink. the flavour comes from the organs in the middle that output the smell. I...
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
Replies:
26
Views:
324
Adam I
Feb 8, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Sticky
x 3
What are we doing in the garden 2026
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
You're doing well. Swear words are a big helper at such times.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
Replies:
175
Views:
6,496
pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 3:15 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
Replies:
12
Views:
634
CarolineL
Feb 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
x 5
Electric cars.
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop...
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop in Norways sales that you mention but a lot of that drop in January (and for a good while after I...
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop in Norways sales that you mention but a lot of...
yep, that’s why I was saying it depends on the market you are in, it’s a big world out there with lots of different factors influencing different countries/customers buying habits. I saw the drop...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
Replies:
2,790
Views:
197,151
Emptyheadtime
Feb 8, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Sticky
x 15
Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
I bought some cheapish grow lights off Ebay, chinese stuff. TBH I've stopped using them as I'm not convinced they are safe, they have strange three pin plugs with no fuse.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
Replies:
55
Views:
2,260
pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:50 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
Replies:
5,024
Views:
196,958
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
Replies:
29
Views:
488
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
Replies:
9
Views:
872
Ergates
Feb 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Sticky
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
Replies:
59
Views:
2,983
Ergates
Feb 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
x 12
What's Looking Good February 2026
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...
The other stem on the Amarylis over 2 ft tall...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
Replies:
17
Views:
551
Jenny namaste
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:36 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
Replies:
8
Views:
177
JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Sticky
Latest moan from you and me 2026
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they are opposites.
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection between being virtuous and being corrupt, surely they...
The only human thing about it is Mandelson was out to make money and Starmer was making jobs for his mates, or someone he thought could fix things for him in the US.I dont see any connection...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 35 36 37
Replies:
543
Views:
16,095
pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Sticky
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
Replies:
29
Views:
1,041
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 !
Replies:
14
Views:
692
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
Replies:
0
Views:
66
Victoria
Feb 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
Replies:
427
Views:
26,444
NigelJ
Feb 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 118

Page 1 of 6

Recent Posts

Solved Please identify this bush/shrub/dwarf tree?

Useful Searches