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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
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
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
I've also seen cornus mas and apples clipped into very neat, proper looking hedges, at Alnwick gardens.
I've also seen cornus mas and apples clipped into very neat, proper looking hedges, at Alnwick gardens.
I've also seen cornus mas and apples clipped into very neat, proper looking hedges, at Alnwick gardens.
I've also seen cornus mas and apples clipped into very neat, proper looking hedges, at Alnwick gardens.
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:28 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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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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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
(A correction: the "wettest January for 149 years" refers to the district as a whole and not this village specifically.)
(A correction: the "wettest January for 149 years" refers to the district as a whole and not this village specifically.)
(A correction: the "wettest January for 149 years" refers to the district as a whole and not this village specifically.)
(A correction: the "wettest January for 149 years" refers to the district as a whole and not this village specifically.)
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
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Badly_Maintained
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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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...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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CostasK
Feb 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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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
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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
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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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
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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
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