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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
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pete
Feb 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Electric cars.
The bubble seems to be popping from more than one side as far as I can see - firstly, governments are fast running out of money and now up against the harsh reality that they've sacrificed basic...
The bubble seems to be popping from more than one side as far as I can see - firstly, governments are fast running out of money and now up against the harsh reality that they've sacrificed basic services to fund this push, and now those basic services are so broken it is coming home too roost...
The bubble seems to be popping from more than one side as far as I can see - firstly, governments are fast running out of money and now up against the harsh reality that they've sacrificed basic services to fund this push, and now those basic...
The bubble seems to be popping from more than one side as far as I can see - firstly, governments are fast running out of money and now up against the harsh reality that they've sacrificed basic...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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Fat Controller
Feb 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Our sunny morning soon disappeared. now overcast and 11.4c with a breeze. wo went out at 8, still there in KKK (Kitty Kat Korner) ...
Our sunny morning soon disappeared. now overcast and 11.4c with a breeze. wo went out at 8, still there in KKK (Kitty Kat Korner) ...
Our sunny morning soon disappeared. now overcast and 11.4c with a breeze. wo went out at 8, still there in KKK (Kitty Kat Korner) ...
Our sunny morning soon disappeared. now overcast and 11.4c with a breeze. wo went out at 8, still there in KKK (Kitty Kat Korner) ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 60 61 62
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Victoria
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Hedychium question
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium, roscoea etc...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold greenhouse aren't. I'm a sucker for hedychium,...
The hybrid ones Devon Cream and one I was sold as Luna Moth (but isn't, it's like a bigger Devon cream) both flowered well last year. I'm amazed yours are all still green. Even the ones in my cold...
Fof, Feb 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM, Tropical Gardening
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CarolineL
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Sounds exhausting but funIt is sunny so far but rain is on the way every day for the next week. OH is cutting back wild brambles in our roadside hedge so I can get to the rose beds on the east...
Sounds exhausting but funIt is sunny so far but rain is on the way every day for the next week. OH is cutting back wild brambles in our roadside hedge so I can get to the rose beds on the east side without being scalped once the rain does stop. They need some serious pruning, weeding and...
Sounds exhausting but funIt is sunny so far but rain is on the way every day for the next week. OH is cutting back wild brambles in our roadside hedge so I can get to the rose beds on the east side without being scalped once the rain does...
Sounds exhausting but funIt is sunny so far but rain is on the way every day for the next week. OH is cutting back wild brambles in our roadside hedge so I can get to the rose beds on the east...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 37 38 39
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
Jurassic plants website is a nightmare for me - too many tempting plants! They claim yuzu citrus is hardy - maybe Gloucestershire is mild enough to try @Neil Clements ?
Jurassic plants website is a nightmare for me - too many tempting plants! They claim yuzu citrus is hardy - maybe Gloucestershire is mild enough to try @Neil Clements ?
Jurassic plants website is a nightmare for me - too many tempting plants! They claim yuzu citrus is hardy - maybe Gloucestershire is mild enough to try @Neil Clements ?
Jurassic plants website is a nightmare for me - too many tempting plants! They claim yuzu citrus is hardy - maybe Gloucestershire is mild enough to try @Neil Clements ?
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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CarolineL
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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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
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
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Crafters Corner 2026
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
She's gorgeous @Valley Gardener
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Bluejayway
Feb 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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
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
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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Ladybird4
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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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
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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
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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
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
I think the special relationship is mostly based on defense and of course language.
I think the special relationship is mostly based on defense and of course language.
I think the special relationship is mostly based on defense and of course language.
I think the special relationship is mostly based on defense and of course language.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 35 36 37
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pete
Feb 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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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

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