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@CanadianLori, I would have thought it would be pints but I'm not sure. I'm more concerned about the 8oz ginger!
@CanadianLori, I would have thought it would be pints but I'm not sure. I'm more concerned about the 8oz ginger!
@CanadianLori, I would have thought it would be pints but I'm not sure. I'm more concerned about the 8oz ginger!
@CanadianLori, I would have thought it would be pints but I'm not sure. I'm more concerned about the 8oz ginger!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 338 339 340
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katecat58
Feb 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Tonight I ordered online a bag of Perlite and a tub of plant feed, both post free, cheaper than my local garden centre, crazy.
Tonight I ordered online a bag of Perlite and a tub of plant feed, both post free, cheaper than my local garden centre, crazy.
Tonight I ordered online a bag of Perlite and a tub of plant feed, both post free, cheaper than my local garden centre, crazy.
Tonight I ordered online a bag of Perlite and a tub of plant feed, both post free, cheaper than my local garden centre, crazy.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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john558
Feb 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
My hedgehog, tillandsia, is flowering. This clump is about 15 years old. Was a tiny plant when bought. It's the first time it decided to flower.
My hedgehog, tillandsia, is flowering. This clump is about 15 years old. Was a tiny plant when bought. It's the first time it decided to flower.
My hedgehog, tillandsia, is flowering. This clump is about 15 years old. Was a tiny plant when bought. It's the first time it decided to flower.
My hedgehog, tillandsia, is flowering. This clump is about 15 years old. Was a tiny plant when bought. It's the first time it decided to flower.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 17, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Wow, what a wonderful day. It is 8c 48f and sunny. The greenhouse vents popped open.It is supposed to reverse back to winter with snow and such coming but I don't care. It's been that super...
Wow, what a wonderful day. It is 8c 48f and sunny. The greenhouse vents popped open.It is supposed to reverse back to winter with snow and such coming but I don't care. It's been that super that I feel totally energized.
Wow, what a wonderful day. It is 8c 48f and sunny. The greenhouse vents popped open.It is supposed to reverse back to winter with snow and such coming but I don't care. It's been that super that I feel totally energized.
Wow, what a wonderful day. It is 8c 48f and sunny. The greenhouse vents popped open.It is supposed to reverse back to winter with snow and such coming but I don't care. It's been that super...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 76 77 78
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CanadianLori
Feb 17, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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A happy story in the news? Really? Really!
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their...
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their pets and their rescuers needlessly at risk.
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their pets and their rescuers needlessly at risk.
That sort of stupidity boils my blood - it was clear to anyone with eyes that a fair bit of snow was due and there is muppets like that going walking up in the mountains putting themselves, their...
Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Fat Controller
Feb 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Plants for memorial area
Provided the site is sunny and well drained, a shrubby salvia like Amethyst Lips would be a possibility, becoming drought tolerant once established. It flowers profusely with bicoloured purple...
Provided the site is sunny and well drained, a shrubby salvia like Amethyst Lips would be a possibility, becoming drought tolerant once established. It flowers profusely with bicoloured purple flowers and the leaves have a pleasant blackcurrant scent. There are other varieties like Cherry Lips...
Provided the site is sunny and well drained, a shrubby salvia like Amethyst Lips would be a possibility, becoming drought tolerant once established. It flowers profusely with bicoloured purple flowers and the leaves have a pleasant blackcurrant...
Provided the site is sunny and well drained, a shrubby salvia like Amethyst Lips would be a possibility, becoming drought tolerant once established. It flowers profusely with bicoloured purple...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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Plantminded
Feb 17, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought...
It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought back childhood memories. I don’t toss them these days, just use the big spatula to turn them over....
It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought back childhood memories. I don’t toss them these...
It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 48 49 50
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Ergates
Feb 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"!
I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"!
I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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ViewAhead
Feb 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
How do I stunt a begonia boliviensis without killing it?
This will be it's third year. Last year it was about 4ft in all directions! I had to shove it in a corner as it was taking over the patio. I'm not sure I've got a big enough corner if it gets any...
This will be it's third year. Last year it was about 4ft in all directions! I had to shove it in a corner as it was taking over the patio. I'm not sure I've got a big enough corner if it gets any bigger. I'd be afraid to cut it. How about really tired, spent compost?I Maybe they don't get any...
This will be it's third year. Last year it was about 4ft in all directions! I had to shove it in a corner as it was taking over the patio. I'm not sure I've got a big enough corner if it gets any bigger. I'd be afraid to cut it. How about really...
This will be it's third year. Last year it was about 4ft in all directions! I had to shove it in a corner as it was taking over the patio. I'm not sure I've got a big enough corner if it gets any...
BB3, Feb 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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BB3
Feb 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
My Garden Progress
I always clean my old labels I donate plants to charity sales etc, so after I've used them for myself I scrub them off and then rewrite over the top. As long as the old description has faded...
I always clean my old labels I donate plants to charity sales etc, so after I've used them for myself I scrub them off and then rewrite over the top. As long as the old description has faded enough and the new one is legible, that'll do for me .I have been known to put them in the cutlery...
I always clean my old labels I donate plants to charity sales etc, so after I've used them for myself I scrub them off and then rewrite over the top. As long as the old description has faded enough and the new one is legible, that'll do for me...
I always clean my old labels I donate plants to charity sales etc, so after I've used them for myself I scrub them off and then rewrite over the top. As long as the old description has faded...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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AnniD
Feb 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Logan
Feb 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Ideas for shady front garden....
Just a side note, @machtucker, I wouldn’t show pictures with a car number plate. Maybe you can delete it and upload an edited version.
Just a side note, @machtucker, I wouldn’t show pictures with a car number plate. Maybe you can delete it and upload an edited version.
Just a side note, @machtucker, I wouldn’t show pictures with a car number plate. Maybe you can delete it and upload an edited version.
Just a side note, @machtucker, I wouldn’t show pictures with a car number plate. Maybe you can delete it and upload an edited version.
machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now...
Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now chockerblock And it's legal to grow maryjane here, so who cares anymore
Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now chockerblock And it's legal to grow maryjane here,...
Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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CanadianLori
Feb 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Overwhelmed by my garden
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere between the Orkneys and the Channel Islands or the...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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waterbut
Feb 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Hot weather on the way?
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Strawberries preparing
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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CostasK
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Fred Clarke
Feb 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Yet more!
Yet more!
Yet more!
Yet more!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
TurfWorld Limited
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and improve your lawn:Rake or scarify the lawn to...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
Warren Jones, Dec 3, 2025, Business Directory
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Warren Jones
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