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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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What's your weather like 2026
I always flew to Berlin on 3 March because my late dad's birthday was on the 5th. It was already difficult to get the blood test done at the surgery on the 2nd. I intended to go to Salisbury...
I always flew to Berlin on 3 March because my late dad's birthday was on the 5th. It was already difficult to get the blood test done at the surgery on the 2nd. I intended to go to Salisbury afterwards but the bus services had stopped in Wiltshire because of the snow. That's why I couldn't...
I always flew to Berlin on 3 March because my late dad's birthday was on the 5th. It was already difficult to get the blood test done at the surgery on the 2nd. I intended to go to Salisbury afterwards but the bus services had stopped in...
I always flew to Berlin on 3 March because my late dad's birthday was on the 5th. It was already difficult to get the blood test done at the surgery on the 2nd. I intended to go to Salisbury...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 9, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I avoid buying seeds because there are always more in a packet than I can reasonable grow and I feel bad not giving them all a chance of life. One yr I got sweet peas. There were 28 seeds, so I...
I avoid buying seeds because there are always more in a packet than I can reasonable grow and I feel bad not giving them all a chance of life. One yr I got sweet peas. There were 28 seeds, so I planted them all, and ended up with 22 plants all wanting deep pots and trellis and whatnot! It was...
I avoid buying seeds because there are always more in a packet than I can reasonable grow and I feel bad not giving them all a chance of life. One yr I got sweet peas. There were 28 seeds, so I planted them all, and ended up with 22 plants all...
I avoid buying seeds because there are always more in a packet than I can reasonable grow and I feel bad not giving them all a chance of life. One yr I got sweet peas. There were 28 seeds, so I...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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ViewAhead
Feb 9, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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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
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
A bamboo cane cut into short lengths also works well, using three in a triangle or four in a square. Easily hidden and reused or replaced.
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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Plantminded
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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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
Moving a David Austin shrub rose
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Why thank you @Clare G I think you have given excellent and sound advice as it is short , to the point and not over complicated
Nickoslesteros, Feb 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM, Gardening Discussions
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wiseowl
Feb 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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The Garden House Snowdrop Festival 7th Feb 2026
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one...
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one of my gardening heros.I love those snowdrops Nigel, thanks for posting. Shepton Mallett's Snowdrop...
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one of my gardening heros.I love those snowdrops...
The Garden House is such a beautiful place. My daughter first took me there over 20 years ago and we've been several times since then. Saw Chris Beardshaw being filmed there by the BBC once, one...
NigelJ, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM, Garden Visits
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lizzie27
Feb 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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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
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning everyone. Wow @Penny_Forthem! That is one impressive cheeseboard. I hope that you managed to do it justice! Just your picture fair made my mouth water! I THINK I am quizzing tonight...
Good morning everyone. Wow @Penny_Forthem! That is one impressive cheeseboard. I hope that you managed to do it justice! Just your picture fair made my mouth water! I THINK I am quizzing tonight but not heard from Team Captain yet. He is known for his eleventh hour summonses! Too dark as yet to...
Good morning everyone. Wow @Penny_Forthem! That is one impressive cheeseboard. I hope that you managed to do it justice! Just your picture fair made my mouth water! I THINK I am quizzing tonight but not heard from Team Captain yet. He is known...
Good morning everyone. Wow @Penny_Forthem! That is one impressive cheeseboard. I hope that you managed to do it justice! Just your picture fair made my mouth water! I THINK I am quizzing tonight...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 38 39 40
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Ladybird4
Feb 9, 2026 at 6:57 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
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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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 13 14 15
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Ladybird4
Feb 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Clematis planning
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the plant growing up , its not something I've done with...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and stimulate buds lower down, this will slow down the...
You are going to struggle its just the nature of climbing plants to be bare at the base while their heads are in the sun . Try and keep them more on a more diagonal angle 45 degrees to try and...
Robodendron, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Perki
Feb 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Ice Plants in hanging pots?
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
I have grown Aptenia, very small flowers for me, but if you like the foliage then you get a lot of that.I notice there is a variegated variety.
CanadianLori, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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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...

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Macraignil
Feb 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)
@Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
@Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
@Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
@Andrew Funnell are you coming back?
Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
I went to Keukenhof about 40 years ago and all I can remember is that it was very busy!
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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katecat58
Feb 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM

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