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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage...
    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage booked for later. Very pleased to see several clumps of primroses in the community orchard that I...
    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage booked for later. Very pleased to see several...
    Morning everybody, after a very windy day yesterday, it's now quietened down and the sun is out though it's much chillier. Just had a quick walk with OH to the bridge and back as I have a massage...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 48 49 50
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    lizzie27
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
  2. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under very intensive conditions :biggrin:
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under...
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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    CarolineL
    Feb 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
    Here you are, the recipe for Hot Cross Buns that my grampa and great-grampa used to make in their bakery ... Those quantities ! :biggrin:
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    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 337 338 339
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company...
    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company installed them.My dad normally tells the solar panel companies to politely, go away, but gave in one...
    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company installed them.My dad normally tells the solar...
    We had a window company come to our door and tell us they thought we might need new windows. I replied with "why didn't your fitter put them in properly last week" as that was when this company...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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    Thevictorian
    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:31 AM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    Grey, grey and grey with a breeze and not warm at13c ... T'other Half just said it feels wintery and is lighting the fire. Both furries went out and came back in.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 76 77 78
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    Victoria
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
  6. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    So do badgers. Although badgers really have a thing about peanut butter.
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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    NigelJ
    Feb 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM
  7. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is...
    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is workable. Green manures over winter will also help.
    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is workable. Green manures over winter will also help.
    Have you considered a no dig approach? It might be an idea if you have access to plenty of compost. Otherwise digging in as much compost and manure as you can lay your hands when the soil is...
    Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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    NigelJ
    Feb 17, 2026 at 9:18 AM
  8. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, Allotments Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    NigelJ
    Feb 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
  9. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026, Identification Area
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    Cornsquashandy
    Feb 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
  10. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    Bluejayway
    Feb 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
  11. 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
  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
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    Plantminded
    Feb 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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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    Ladybird4
    Feb 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Plantminded
    Feb 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
  19. 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
  20. 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
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