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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Yesterday, it rained all afternoon. When I looked out of the window at half past 6, clear sky but it was dark already. The rain started at 7 this morning and stopped at 8. On the way back from...
    Yesterday, it rained all afternoon. When I looked out of the window at half past 6, clear sky but it was dark already. The rain started at 7 this morning and stopped at 8. On the way back from M&S, a few blue holes in the clouds and sunshine for 3 seconds. Still grey with odd showers in...
    Yesterday, it rained all afternoon. When I looked out of the window at half past 6, clear sky but it was dark already. The rain started at 7 this morning and stopped at 8. On the way back from M&S, a few blue holes in the clouds and sunshine for...
    Yesterday, it rained all afternoon. When I looked out of the window at half past 6, clear sky but it was dark already. The rain started at 7 this morning and stopped at 8. On the way back from...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 58 59 60
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made...
    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made compost around shrubs.Is there a long lasting Growmore? It's much dearer than the one I've got, which...
    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made compost around shrubs.Is there a long lasting...
    I just use bonemeal around roses. Growmore I use around new shrubs. Never used chicken pellets. Otherwise I use phostrogen in planters where there is just foliage. And I just dig in home made...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    cactus_girl
    Feb 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
  3. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 12 13 14
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I meant to say @AuntyRach but I had that group down (as you know ) as sounding like letters of the alphabet but the Roman numerals makes sense! :thumbsup:
    I meant to say @AuntyRach but I had that group down (as you know ) as sounding like letters of the alphabet but the Roman numerals makes sense! :thumbsup:
    I meant to say @AuntyRach but I had that group down (as you know ) as sounding like letters of the alphabet but the Roman numerals makes sense! :thumbsup:
    I meant to say @AuntyRach but I had that group down (as you know ) as sounding like letters of the alphabet but the Roman numerals makes sense! :thumbsup:
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 36 37 38
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
  5. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three...
    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three times before I gave in and let him take the rootball out as well! As for the pheasants, I always...
    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three times before I gave in and let him take the rootball...
    I like your idea of a bay hedge, but be aware that some people can't stand the smell of them. My OH used to complain bitterly every time he cut the hedge near my bay tree. It got cut down three...
    Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Notwellygood
    Feb 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I might have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I might have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune my shrub roses and reluctantly give my 4 Calamagrostis Foerster their annual chop. I say reluctantly...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I might have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune my shrub roses and reluctantly give my 4...
    Today I plan to relocate 2 large pots which are too heavy to lift, so I might have to temporarily remove 2 plants so that I can drag them to where they need to be instead. Then, I plan to prune...
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    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    CostasK
    Feb 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
  7. Meomye

    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
  8. pete
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    Electric cars.

    It's not just Tesla, my Kia has the same handles as do many other brands and it's not just electric cars. Seems to be a fashion thing at the moment. They are quite annoying on my car as they don't...
    It's not just Tesla, my Kia has the same handles as do many other brands and it's not just electric cars. Seems to be a fashion thing at the moment. They are quite annoying on my car as they don't pop out on their own and in the dark I can't easily find them.
    It's not just Tesla, my Kia has the same handles as do many other brands and it's not just electric cars. Seems to be a fashion thing at the moment. They are quite annoying on my car as they don't pop out on their own and in the dark I can't...
    It's not just Tesla, my Kia has the same handles as do many other brands and it's not just electric cars. Seems to be a fashion thing at the moment. They are quite annoying on my car as they don't...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 184 185 186
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    JWK
    Feb 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
  9. Selleri
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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
  10. Tidemark

    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
  11. simone_in_wiltshire

    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
  12. cc120

    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
  13. 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
  14. NigelJ
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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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. JWK
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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. ...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
  18. 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
  19. Victoria

    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
  20. 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
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