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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is guessed to be going down to -23c again tonight but a cheeerful change is happening.Yesterday a large flock of sparrows visited, followed by chicadees. Today a beautiful pair of blue jays...
    It is guessed to be going down to -23c again tonight but a cheeerful change is happening.Yesterday a large flock of sparrows visited, followed by chicadees. Today a beautiful pair of blue jays were supping at the feeder.Feathered harbingers of less frigid times to come :)
    It is guessed to be going down to -23c again tonight but a cheeerful change is happening.Yesterday a large flock of sparrows visited, followed by chicadees. Today a beautiful pair of blue jays were supping at the feeder.Feathered harbingers...
    It is guessed to be going down to -23c again tonight but a cheeerful change is happening.Yesterday a large flock of sparrows visited, followed by chicadees. Today a beautiful pair of blue jays...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
  2. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
    Just finished this cot blanket with a Popcorn stitch edging, in time to go in the McMillan box. All our efforts get taken to somewhere in Devon for sale. Last year we made over £4,000.
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    Valley Gardener
    Feb 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Perki my American Pillar was supposed to be Darcey Bussell. I bought it online but someone must have put the wrong label on it. It's very pretty when in flower.
    @Perki my American Pillar was supposed to be Darcey Bussell. I bought it online but someone must have put the wrong label on it. It's very pretty when in flower.
    @Perki my American Pillar was supposed to be Darcey Bussell. I bought it online but someone must have put the wrong label on it. It's very pretty when in flower.
    @Perki my American Pillar was supposed to be Darcey Bussell. I bought it online but someone must have put the wrong label on it. It's very pretty when in flower.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Feb 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
  4. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year...
    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year and kales are very pretty when in flower. The purple or variegated sage looks good too.
    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year and kales are very pretty when in flower. The...
    I often stick odd veg between my flowers - parsley chervil dill and carrots look very ornamental as do chives and leeks when in flower. I think I posted a pic of salad rocket in flower last year...
    Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    Baalmaiden
    Feb 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
  5. 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
  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening...
    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening instead; an entirely more satisfactory experience....
    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening instead; an entirely more satisfactory experience....
    Indeed. However reality is that waiting 1-4 months for the game to respond would likely cause small boys to become big boys before the game concluded, they would get bored and tahe up gardening...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    infradig
    Feb 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
  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. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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    LunarSea
    Feb 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I had the biggest cheeses and biscuits I've ever had. I'm going to watch Lord of the Flies. My gran's friend's grandson was in the 1963 version, Tom Gaman. I remember playing with him in the...
    I had the biggest cheeses and biscuits I've ever had. I'm going to watch Lord of the Flies. My gran's friend's grandson was in the 1963 version, Tom Gaman. I remember playing with him in the garden (as kids!) My brush with Hollywood!
    I had the biggest cheeses and biscuits I've ever had. I'm going to watch Lord of the Flies. My gran's friend's grandson was in the 1963 version, Tom Gaman. I remember playing with him in the garden (as kids!) My brush with Hollywood!
    I had the biggest cheeses and biscuits I've ever had. I'm going to watch Lord of the Flies. My gran's friend's grandson was in the 1963 version, Tom Gaman. I remember playing with him in the...
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    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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    Penny_Forthem
    Feb 8, 2026 at 8:42 PM
  10. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I’ve just been reading about keyless car theft. Shouldn’t car manufacturers be safeguarding owners against this with their new car design? Is a Faraday pouch now an essential security measure?...
    I’ve just been reading about keyless car theft. Shouldn’t car manufacturers be safeguarding owners against this with their new car design? Is a Faraday pouch now an essential security measure? What are your thoughts on this @Fat Controller?
    I’ve just been reading about keyless car theft. Shouldn’t car manufacturers be safeguarding owners against this with their new car design? Is a Faraday pouch now an essential security measure? What are your thoughts on this @Fat Controller?
    I’ve just been reading about keyless car theft. Shouldn’t car manufacturers be safeguarding owners against this with their new car design? Is a Faraday pouch now an essential security measure?...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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    Plantminded
    Feb 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you @PlantmindedIt does look sad but I think it should be salvageable. Apparently Portuguese Laurels have a habit of dropping leaves when they are under stress. The garden center is in...
    Thank you @PlantmindedIt does look sad but I think it should be salvageable. Apparently Portuguese Laurels have a habit of dropping leaves when they are under stress. The garden center is in quite an open windy location. My guess is that they left it outside during that cold weather we had...
    Thank you @PlantmindedIt does look sad but I think it should be salvageable. Apparently Portuguese Laurels have a habit of dropping leaves when they are under stress. The garden center is in quite an open windy location. My guess is that they...
    Thank you @PlantmindedIt does look sad but I think it should be salvageable. Apparently Portuguese Laurels have a habit of dropping leaves when they are under stress. The garden center is in...
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    CostasK
    Feb 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    There were some breaks in the rain today so took a few photos. Pot Marigold still producing some flowersCrocus started blooming recentlySnowdrops along the drivewayAlso posted some videos...
    There were some breaks in the rain today so took a few photos. Pot Marigold still producing some flowersCrocus started blooming recentlySnowdrops along the drivewayAlso posted some videos from today with the local frogs spawning in the pond and some flowers with the first bumblebee I've...
    There were some breaks in the rain today so took a few photos. Pot Marigold still producing some flowersCrocus started blooming recentlySnowdrops along the drivewayAlso posted some videos from today with the local frogs spawning in the...
    There were some breaks in the rain today so took a few photos. Pot Marigold still producing some flowersCrocus started blooming recentlySnowdrops along the drivewayAlso posted some videos...
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Macraignil
    Feb 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
  16. 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
  17. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's...
    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's time.Big majority, but divided.The election system doesn't work anymore, but they wont accept it.
    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's time.Big majority, but divided.The election system...
    Bring back Corbin, I say. Then they wont stand an earthly at the next election, if they survive that long at all.I can see a general election coming up before the end of this government's...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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    pete
    Feb 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
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