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  1. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    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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  2. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I'm okay moving between pages once the site has loaded to let me in, but putting a smiley/rating, or looking at my list of alerts, or making an edit is painfully slow.
    I'm okay moving between pages once the site has loaded to let me in, but putting a smiley/rating, or looking at my list of alerts, or making an edit is painfully slow.
    I'm okay moving between pages once the site has loaded to let me in, but putting a smiley/rating, or looking at my list of alerts, or making an edit is painfully slow.
    I'm okay moving between pages once the site has loaded to let me in, but putting a smiley/rating, or looking at my list of alerts, or making an edit is painfully slow.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not very good with dates or are you purposely trying to mislead. Belgium introduced the option of a 4 day working week, to those working in the private sector. Note the employer is not obliged to...
    Not very good with dates or are you purposely trying to mislead. Belgium introduced the option of a 4 day working week, to those working in the private sector. Note the employer is not obliged to accept the request from the employee. This came into effect in November 2022, I think it was either...
    Not very good with dates or are you purposely trying to mislead. Belgium introduced the option of a 4 day working week, to those working in the private sector. Note the employer is not obliged to accept the request from the employee. This came...
    Not very good with dates or are you purposely trying to mislead. Belgium introduced the option of a 4 day working week, to those working in the private sector. Note the employer is not obliged to...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Did an hour's weeding this afternoon in a brief spell of sunshine.That looks really good I bet you're glad it's finished bar the thumping.
    Did an hour's weeding this afternoon in a brief spell of sunshine.That looks really good I bet you're glad it's finished bar the thumping.
    Did an hour's weeding this afternoon in a brief spell of sunshine.That looks really good I bet you're glad it's finished bar the thumping.
    Did an hour's weeding this afternoon in a brief spell of sunshine.That looks really good I bet you're glad it's finished bar the thumping.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Raining cats and dogs and then somebody decided to up the wind...howling through the house. Sorry but had enough, we need the sun with his hat on again.
    Raining cats and dogs and then somebody decided to up the wind...howling through the house. Sorry but had enough, we need the sun with his hat on again.
    Raining cats and dogs and then somebody decided to up the wind...howling through the house. Sorry but had enough, we need the sun with his hat on again.
    Raining cats and dogs and then somebody decided to up the wind...howling through the house. Sorry but had enough, we need the sun with his hat on again.
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  6. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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  7. Logan
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  8. Penny_Forthem

    Growing strawberries in a raised bed

    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously I'd bought a pack of 3 different kinds, Florence,...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
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  9. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or...
    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or word-play. I can give some clues later in the week if needed and I’ll post the answers on Friday....
    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or word-play. I can give some clues later in the week...
    Afternoon all.Ok it’s time to grab a pen and paper, make a cuppa and try a puzzle! The idea is to make 4 groups of 4 words, and that each group has something in common be that a connection or...
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  10. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
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  11. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    20260213_145539.jpg CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 30-10-2024 16-01-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 16-04-2014 10-07-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 08-05-2008 12-37-51.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 02-05-2011 14-25-13.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 08-05-2008 10-12-25.JPG
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  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
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  13. Nickoslesteros

    Moving a David Austin shrub rose

    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
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  14. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
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  15. JWK
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
    The planet will survive, maybe humans wont.:roflol: I think when people talk about looking after the planet they really mean keeping it livable for humans, two totally different things.
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  18. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
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  20. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
    I agree, very cheery.
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