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  1. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was happy to see my Anisodontea and Pandorea have...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
    Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 16, 2026 at 8:37 AM
  2. JWK
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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
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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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"! :biggrin:
    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"! :biggrin:
    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
  4. GreenFingeredPete

    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 :biggrin:
    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
  5. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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    Logan
    Feb 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
  6. Loofah
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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
  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @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
  8. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 8 9 10
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    shiney
    Feb 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
  9. simone_in_wiltshire

    Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday

    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it has to do with the summertime change in March,...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Feb 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
  10. JWK
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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
  11. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Plantminded
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
  12. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind it being deciduous, is flowering currant, Ribes...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
    PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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    Plantminded
    Feb 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
  13. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
    Garden design.jpg upload_2026-2-4_9-53-54.png Bed A.jpeg Bed B.jpeg Bed C.jpeg Bed D.jpeg
    Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Andrew Funnell
    Feb 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
  14. Kevin Cowans

    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
  15. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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    shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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    Love my chicken
    Feb 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
  16. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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    Logan
    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
  17. 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...
    Penny_Forthem, Feb 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM, Container Gardening
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    lizzie27
    Feb 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
  18. JWK
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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.
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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    Alisa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 8:34 PM
  19. 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
    Kevin Cowans, Feb 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM, Identification Area ... 2
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    Silver surfer
    Feb 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM
  20. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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