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Latest moan from you and me 2026
We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government....
We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government. I can see a point and a place for the EU but over the years it has just given it's self more and...
We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government. I can see a point and a place for the EU but...
We have a town council, a county council, devolved government's in Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland, Westminster government, on top of all that lot do we really need another level the EU government....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 42 43 44
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pete
Feb 13, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
Hi @GreenFingeredPete do have a link for those with led lids please? I've got full size trays with lights but they look like half trays which are handy
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 9 10 11
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CarolineL
Feb 13, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Partial screening suggestions
That sounds fine @PoppyB, Buddleias are tough shrubs. Another option is Escallonia. The red one, E. rubra, is popular in hedging, there’s also a white one which is less dense. They can suffer from...
That sounds fine @PoppyB, Buddleias are tough shrubs. Another option is Escallonia. The red one, E. rubra, is popular in hedging, there’s also a white one which is less dense. They can suffer from leaf spot but soon recover and are very tolerant of exposed locations.
That sounds fine @PoppyB, Buddleias are tough shrubs. Another option is Escallonia. The red one, E. rubra, is popular in hedging, there’s also a white one which is less dense. They can suffer from leaf spot but soon recover and are very tolerant...
That sounds fine @PoppyB, Buddleias are tough shrubs. Another option is Escallonia. The red one, E. rubra, is popular in hedging, there’s also a white one which is less dense. They can suffer from...
PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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Plantminded
Feb 13, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
We had 5mm rain overnight. Currently brightly overcast, 12c and very gusty breezy, Forecast rain on and off all day. A complete contrast to yesterday.
We had 5mm rain overnight. Currently brightly overcast, 12c and very gusty breezy, Forecast rain on and off all day. A complete contrast to yesterday.
We had 5mm rain overnight. Currently brightly overcast, 12c and very gusty breezy, Forecast rain on and off all day. A complete contrast to yesterday.
We had 5mm rain overnight. Currently brightly overcast, 12c and very gusty breezy, Forecast rain on and off all day. A complete contrast to yesterday.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 68 69 70
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Victoria
Feb 13, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over...
What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over night. The BBC is more optimistic with 11c to 5c, Yahoo says around 7c and 1c over night. I would need to...
What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over night. The BBC is more optimistic with 11c to 5c, Yahoo...
What have you sown @Bluejayway ?I was thinking about putting the germinated Marigolds into the greenhouse after the frosty days. We have here 8c to 10c over the day and maybe 2 to 5 c over...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
All my plants are edible but I wouldn't say they are decorative and some have never fruited eg my figs Some plants just constantly die eg my cranberries
Neil Clements, Feb 6, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
any tips for rain and outdoor plants in containers ?
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
Well I guess one of mine is close to a wall
hi2u_uk, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM, Container Gardening
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hi2u_uk
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.
I still like my soil block method.

Selleri, Jan 28, 2026, Propagation This Month
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CanadianLori
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.
These look better in a bowl, I think, as they hang their heads in my flower bed.

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Busy-Lizzie
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 15 16 17
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Ladybird4
Feb 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Looking for Love

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Friendly
Feb 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on...
A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on how things pan out. Cricket has had his breakfast and is having a mad half hour, tearing round the...
A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on how things pan out. Cricket has had his breakfast...
A very good morning to you all. It has been chucking it down in the night - still a wee bit too dark to know what is happening at present but whether I go to Canasta or pass today will depend on...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 43 44 45
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Ladybird4
Feb 13, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.
Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Tidemark
Feb 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Herbs that are looking good this week…
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.
A new year, and I am still picking herbs each week!This week, we have rosemary (one plant is starting to flower!), winter savoury and bronze fennel.

Sian in Belgium, Apr 10, 2025, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 2
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Sian in Belgium
Feb 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Spot the collie
Spot the collie
Spot the collie
Spot the collie

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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Scroggin
Feb 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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programmes to watch
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Like detectorists a very slow start but given Mackenzie Crook is the writer of both I suspect it will build. Very niche.
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Allotment Boy
Feb 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.
King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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strongylodon
Feb 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided last year.
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be thriving and the Miscanthus have survived being divided...
I also grow Miscanthus Morning Light and Miscanthus Zebrinus as well as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster (on Plantminded's advice) all in pots about the same size as yours They all seem to be...
Spruce, Feb 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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lizzie27
Feb 11, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
I've never had success with a bag when air layering so will be fun to see if those gizmos work
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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Loofah
Feb 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM

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