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What's your weather like 2026
It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! I always take photos of snow and have none at all in 2018. I reckon the Dartford crossing must have been closed so it couldn't get to us.
It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! I always take photos of snow and have none at all in 2018. I reckon the Dartford crossing must have been closed so it couldn't get to us.
It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! I always take photos of snow and have none at all in 2018. I reckon the Dartford crossing must have been closed so it couldn't get to us.
It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! I always take photos of snow and have none at all in 2018. I reckon the Dartford crossing must have been closed so it couldn't get to us.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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shiney
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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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.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Valley Gardener
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Electric cars.
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a...
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a Mercedes .
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a Mercedes .
I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not as many as the number of Teslas! One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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Plantminded
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Digging up and Re-Planting Iris Plants
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above the Paving Level so they definately need Lifting,...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At the moment the Iris Clumps are close to 50mm above...
Hello @hailboppThanks for the confirmation of them being Iris Ensata, I thought that was the case but was not 100% sure.I will Lift them in early March when I get back out in the Garden.At...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Thanks I've made a pavlova for tonight and will freeze the rest.
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 8, 2026 at 4:27 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
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad...
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad after that so I pruned it today. It's a once flowering rambler but something had to be done. It grew...
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad after that so I pruned it today. It's a once...
I have an over vigorous and very prickly American Pillar rose in the veg garden growing up a dead nectarine tree. I tidied it up and dead headed it after its summer flowering but it grew like mad...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Chiltern seeds has some interesting heritage and heirloom varieties.
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Selleri
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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
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
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 ... 13 14 15
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LunarSea
Feb 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
I'm sure it will show its gratitude by flourishing,
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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ViewAhead
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:48 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
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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
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
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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
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JennyJB
Feb 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral...
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral snaffles, I'm sure we would be brought into line frighteningly quickly.JFK wasn't enough of a...
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral snaffles, I'm sure we would be brought into line...
Oh, they haven't needed to be aggressive towards us as we have always cooperated with their plans. But if we didn't or, worse, we actively tried to stop one of their regime changes or mineral...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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ViewAhead
Feb 8, 2026 at 5:43 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

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