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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well it rained not snowed and it should be a dry day...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post! Naughty. His brother is much better mannered.Well...
Morning everyone.Cricket looks a bit like my George! George has a bit more black though and he has never much cared for scratching posts and is known for scratching the carpet around a post!...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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AuntyRach
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
My Garden Progress
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to...
HelloThanks for the Replies.Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.Due to the Soil still...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Whaaattt?
Blimey! If I’d found this on the beach I’d have needed more than a hot cross bun to calm me down.
Blimey! If I’d found this on the beach I’d have needed more than a hot cross bun to calm me down.
Blimey! If I’d found this on the beach I’d have needed more than a hot cross bun to calm me down.
Blimey! If I’d found this on the beach I’d have needed more than a hot cross bun to calm me down.

Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 340 341 342
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Tidemark
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
As someone with painful knees back shoulders fingers and thumbs I find I can't do much without sitting every so often, so a chair is essential. There's no room in my greenhouse for a permanent one...
As someone with painful knees back shoulders fingers and thumbs I find I can't do much without sitting every so often, so a chair is essential. There's no room in my greenhouse for a permanent one because it isn't very big, but I've got a folding one which I can put there when I need it,...
As someone with painful knees back shoulders fingers and thumbs I find I can't do much without sitting every so often, so a chair is essential. There's no room in my greenhouse for a permanent one because it isn't very big, but I've got a folding...
As someone with painful knees back shoulders fingers and thumbs I find I can't do much without sitting every so often, so a chair is essential. There's no room in my greenhouse for a permanent one...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 16 17 18
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Michael Hewett
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Drizzly and chilly but no snow. Max 5c today.
Drizzly and chilly but no snow. Max 5c today.
Drizzly and chilly but no snow. Max 5c today.
Drizzly and chilly but no snow. Max 5c today.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 79 80 81
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Bluejayway
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Poppy for a 11 year old she likes to play and amazing how high she can jump, but likes her quite spells.
Poppy for a 11 year old she likes to play and amazing how high she can jump, but likes her quite spells.
Poppy for a 11 year old she likes to play and amazing how high she can jump, but likes her quite spells.
Poppy for a 11 year old she likes to play and amazing how high she can jump, but likes her quite spells.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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zenj
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Visiting Gardens
It’s not so much laziness on my side (I have a look at any time in Avebury) but many gardens open April for good reasons. The visitors you can see in April are keen gardeners imo.
It’s not so much laziness on my side (I have a look at any time in Avebury) but many gardens open April for good reasons. The visitors you can see in April are keen gardeners imo.
It’s not so much laziness on my side (I have a look at any time in Avebury) but many gardens open April for good reasons. The visitors you can see in April are keen gardeners imo.
It’s not so much laziness on my side (I have a look at any time in Avebury) but many gardens open April for good reasons. The visitors you can see in April are keen gardeners imo.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Cross runner beans
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed...
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed parent. On the seed parent remove the male parts (stamens) and isolate from potential pollinator with a...
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed parent. On the seed parent remove the male parts...
Runner beans tend to self fertilise. I would be inclined to grow a plant of each away from the crop for the kitchen. You will need to decide which to be the pollen parent and which the seed...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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CarolineL
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
Seeing and hearing lots more road rage now!!!! and for a quite-ish road it's not looking good!!!! but tis fun standing some where quite and watch and hearing the F's and B's
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 49 50 51
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Jiffy
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
@CarolineL re Arisarum proboscideum aka the "mouse plant" I've grown this for a long time and enjoy it every year, but the flowers are generally hidden by the foliage and it spreads. In some parts...
@CarolineL re Arisarum proboscideum aka the "mouse plant" I've grown this for a long time and enjoy it every year, but the flowers are generally hidden by the foliage and it spreads. In some parts I strim the leaves down in later spring to reduce shelter for slugs, still comes back every year...
@CarolineL re Arisarum proboscideum aka the "mouse plant" I've grown this for a long time and enjoy it every year, but the flowers are generally hidden by the foliage and it spreads. In some parts I strim the leaves down in later spring to reduce...
@CarolineL re Arisarum proboscideum aka the "mouse plant" I've grown this for a long time and enjoy it every year, but the flowers are generally hidden by the foliage and it spreads. In some parts...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Plant labels
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
I have ordered in the past different coloured labels, to put a unique a system of organisation in.The only problem is the next year I forget what system I put in, complete disorganisation.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few...
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few sun climates and had three schools in Sao Paulo trying them which is at about 2,500 ft. Those in...
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few sun climates and had three schools in Sao Paulo...
I'm not surprised as runners don't like hot sun. Although they come from Mexico and central America they come from high in the mountains where the sun is not too hot. I've experimented in a few...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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shiney
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Unknown seedling
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Notwellygood, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM, Identification Area
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Notwellygood
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CarolineL
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Hot weather on the way?
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion ... 2
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infradig
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
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