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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    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...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I think it is based on the fact that if we do not jump when the US says jump, they would mash us to a pulp. It's like being a runner for the playground bully. There's safety in it.It is...
    I think it is based on the fact that if we do not jump when the US says jump, they would mash us to a pulp. It's like being a runner for the playground bully. There's safety in it.It is nothing to be proud of though, IMV.
    I think it is based on the fact that if we do not jump when the US says jump, they would mash us to a pulp. It's like being a runner for the playground bully. There's safety in it.It is nothing to be proud of though, IMV.
    I think it is based on the fact that if we do not jump when the US says jump, they would mash us to a pulp. It's like being a runner for the playground bully. There's safety in it.It is...
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is -8f -22c . Anybody want to trade places? :biggrin:
    It is -8f -22c . Anybody want to trade places? :biggrin:
    It is -8f -22c . Anybody want to trade places? :biggrin:
    It is -8f -22c . Anybody want to trade places? :biggrin:
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  5. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    ! Google says "Yes, Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum) is largely poisonous to humans and pets, especially the berries and leaves, causing vomiting and digestive upset; however, its starchy root...
    ! Google says "Yes, Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum) is largely poisonous to humans and pets, especially the berries and leaves, causing vomiting and digestive upset; however, its starchy root (rhizome) and tender young shoots are edible when prepared correctly, traditionally used for food and...
    ! Google says "Yes, Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum) is largely poisonous to humans and pets, especially the berries and leaves, causing vomiting and digestive upset; however, its starchy root (rhizome) and tender young shoots are edible when...
    ! Google says "Yes, Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum) is largely poisonous to humans and pets, especially the berries and leaves, causing vomiting and digestive upset; however, its starchy root...
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  6. 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...
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    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...
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  8. JWK
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  9. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
    Some of my neighbours employ a dodgy looking window cleaner with a fancy van and fancy prices. Strangely he always seems to appear when it’s raining :biggrin:.
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  10. 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...
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    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!!!
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  12. JWK
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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
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  13. 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...
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  14. 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...
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  15. 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.
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  16. 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
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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Do they interbreed in your garden, @NigelJ? Could you end up with a Melanie Maidwell, for example.
    Do they interbreed in your garden, @NigelJ? Could you end up with a Melanie Maidwell, for example.
    Do they interbreed in your garden, @NigelJ? Could you end up with a Melanie Maidwell, for example.
    Do they interbreed in your garden, @NigelJ? Could you end up with a Melanie Maidwell, for example.
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  18. 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,’ !!!
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  19. 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...
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  20. 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...
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