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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  2. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not one of those tank like Jaecoos yet. One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that...
    I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not one of those tank like Jaecoos yet. One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a Mercedes :biggrin:.
    I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not one of those tank like Jaecoos yet. One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that it’s a Mercedes :biggrin:.
    I’ve seen quite a few Chinese vehicles around here, but not one of those tank like Jaecoos yet. One thing about Mazdas, if you don’t look too closely the badge on the front could fool you that...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 185 186 187
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    Plantminded
    Feb 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! :hate-shocked: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. :heehee:
    It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! :hate-shocked: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. :heehee:
    It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! :hate-shocked: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. :heehee:
    It looks as though you must have grabbed it all! :hate-shocked: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. :heehee:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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    shiney
    Feb 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM
  4. Fof

    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
  5. Loofah
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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
  6. Neil Clements

    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
  7. NigelJ
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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...
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Jenny namaste
    Feb 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Kevin Cowans

    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
  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. 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
  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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    LunarSea
    Feb 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thanks, I have often wondered about whether it happens. I know it is possible to spend silly money on rare snowdrops, and if these might not stay true, it would be a risky investment.
    Thanks, I have often wondered about whether it happens. I know it is possible to spend silly money on rare snowdrops, and if these might not stay true, it would be a risky investment.
    Thanks, I have often wondered about whether it happens. I know it is possible to spend silly money on rare snowdrops, and if these might not stay true, it would be a risky investment.
    Thanks, I have often wondered about whether it happens. I know it is possible to spend silly money on rare snowdrops, and if these might not stay true, it would be a risky investment.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    ViewAhead
    Feb 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Yes, and their war loans were only paid off in 2006. Given the generosity of their Marshal plan to rebuild Europe after the war this has always rankled but they wanted an end to what they saw as...
    Yes, and their war loans were only paid off in 2006. Given the generosity of their Marshal plan to rebuild Europe after the war this has always rankled but they wanted an end to what they saw as British imperial dominance and needed the UK over a barrel.Since then they have, of course,...
    Yes, and their war loans were only paid off in 2006. Given the generosity of their Marshal plan to rebuild Europe after the war this has always rankled but they wanted an end to what they saw as British imperial dominance and needed the UK over...
    Yes, and their war loans were only paid off in 2006. Given the generosity of their Marshal plan to rebuild Europe after the war this has always rankled but they wanted an end to what they saw as...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Feb 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
  20. 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. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Feb 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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