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Nah, that was happening before King Alfred's time, way longer than 250 yrs ago!
Nah, that was happening before King Alfred's time, way longer than 250 yrs ago!
Nah, that was happening before King Alfred's time, way longer than 250 yrs ago!
Nah, that was happening before King Alfred's time, way longer than 250 yrs ago!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 349 350 351
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ViewAhead
Feb 21, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning everyone, we were "off grid" for a few days this week. Went to visit friends that live in a small village near Carmarthen. They moved there nearly 2years ago but this was our first chance...
Morning everyone, we were "off grid" for a few days this week. Went to visit friends that live in a small village near Carmarthen. They moved there nearly 2years ago but this was our first chance to visit. Weather was very mixed but we did get out and about a bit including a visit to the home...
Morning everyone, we were "off grid" for a few days this week. Went to visit friends that live in a small village near Carmarthen. They moved there nearly 2years ago but this was our first chance to visit. Weather was very mixed but we did get...
Morning everyone, we were "off grid" for a few days this week. Went to visit friends that live in a small village near Carmarthen. They moved there nearly 2years ago but this was our first chance...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 52 53 54
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Allotment Boy
Feb 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ergates
Feb 21, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Actually, I've more or less got them...This hole was temporarily filled about two weeks ago... already has started to kick back out and yesterday, the pink paint of shame appeared around it once...
Actually, I've more or less got them...This hole was temporarily filled about two weeks ago... already has started to kick back out and yesterday, the pink paint of shame appeared around it once more, presumably for the permanent repair.This is it, with my neighbour's Landy right next to...
Actually, I've more or less got them...This hole was temporarily filled about two weeks ago... already has started to kick back out and yesterday, the pink paint of shame appeared around it once more, presumably for the permanent repair....
Actually, I've more or less got them...This hole was temporarily filled about two weeks ago... already has started to kick back out and yesterday, the pink paint of shame appeared around it once...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Fat Controller
Feb 21, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Black currant healthy or not...
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black currant.
It needs a good prune, I'd remove perhaps half the branches coming from the base, any crossing branches and any obviously dead growth. I wonder if it could be a red currant rather than a black...
Zaneta Cebula, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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NigelJ
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Doable do you think?
That looks very nice and better than the first AI suggestion. I was just thinking about adding you to this thread, but then I saw you spotted it already.Looks like garden designers are no longer...
That looks very nice and better than the first AI suggestion. I was just thinking about adding you to this thread, but then I saw you spotted it already.Looks like garden designers are no longer needed with all that AI thingy Another thought: I would take off the lawn, use it for making...
That looks very nice and better than the first AI suggestion. I was just thinking about adding you to this thread, but then I saw you spotted it already.Looks like garden designers are no longer needed with all that AI thingy Another thought:...
That looks very nice and better than the first AI suggestion. I was just thinking about adding you to this thread, but then I saw you spotted it already.Looks like garden designers are no longer...
Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 21, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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New Here…
I'm giving up with vegetables this year too, they're too much work for me now. I'm going to grow cut flowers in my raised bed where I used to grow vegies, but I may put a few onion sets in between...
I'm giving up with vegetables this year too, they're too much work for me now. I'm going to grow cut flowers in my raised bed where I used to grow vegies, but I may put a few onion sets in between them
I'm giving up with vegetables this year too, they're too much work for me now. I'm going to grow cut flowers in my raised bed where I used to grow vegies, but I may put a few onion sets in between them
I'm giving up with vegetables this year too, they're too much work for me now. I'm going to grow cut flowers in my raised bed where I used to grow vegies, but I may put a few onion sets in between...
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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Michael Hewett
Feb 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Got to Allotments yesterday, but the rain followed me, it was intermittent but became too persistent to continue. Only managed to dig parsnips, pick a few sprouts and some Kale. The winter...
Got to Allotments yesterday, but the rain followed me, it was intermittent but became too persistent to continue. Only managed to dig parsnips, pick a few sprouts and some Kale. The winter salad in the greenhouse is still producing well, desperate to get on but too wet for a while yet.
Got to Allotments yesterday, but the rain followed me, it was intermittent but became too persistent to continue. Only managed to dig parsnips, pick a few sprouts and some Kale. The winter salad in the greenhouse is still producing well, ...
Got to Allotments yesterday, but the rain followed me, it was intermittent but became too persistent to continue. Only managed to dig parsnips, pick a few sprouts and some Kale. The winter...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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Allotment Boy
Feb 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy with a glimpse of the sun, a gentle breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 10c
Cloudy with a glimpse of the sun, a gentle breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 10c
Cloudy with a glimpse of the sun, a gentle breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 10c
Cloudy with a glimpse of the sun, a gentle breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 10c
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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Logan
Feb 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
So just had a look what tomato seeds I have.1x Gardeners Delight 2x Red Cherry (free with Gardener’s World Magazine)** 2x Roma 1x Alicante** 1x Red Cherry 1x Hildares* 1x Marmande...
So just had a look what tomato seeds I have.1x Gardeners Delight 2x Red Cherry (free with Gardener’s World Magazine)** 2x Roma 1x Alicante** 1x Red Cherry 1x Hildares* 1x Marmande (opened)*Expired 2024 **Expired 2025
So just had a look what tomato seeds I have.1x Gardeners Delight 2x Red Cherry (free with Gardener’s World Magazine)** 2x Roma 1x Alicante** 1x Red Cherry 1x Hildares* 1x Marmande (opened)*Expired 2024 **Expired 2025
So just had a look what tomato seeds I have.1x Gardeners Delight 2x Red Cherry (free with Gardener’s World Magazine)** 2x Roma 1x Alicante** 1x Red Cherry 1x Hildares* 1x Marmande...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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GreenFingeredPete
Feb 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house
Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
Thank you for the replies, really appreciate the insights and advice
HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026, Trees
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HaddockofKnowledge
Feb 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...
Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey cloudy day made pics challenging .
Little Gull, the smallest of our Gulls, and a scarce winter visitor breeding in Europe. Tends to feed on small insects on the water surface more than fish. The underwings are very dark. A grey...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Heathers with one iris
Heathers with one iris
Heathers with one iris
Heathers with one iris

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Logan
Feb 21, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Cross runner beans
For us, this year is the 51st year of growing them in the same place.
For us, this year is the 51st year of growing them in the same place.
For us, this year is the 51st year of growing them in the same place.
For us, this year is the 51st year of growing them in the same place.
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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shiney
Feb 20, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Scabious seeds, cover or not?
To me it sounds right that they need light to germinate. In the wild, they drop seed on the soil surface which germinates, so I think Google is probably right. A friend had permission from the...
To me it sounds right that they need light to germinate. In the wild, they drop seed on the soil surface which germinates, so I think Google is probably right. A friend had permission from the council to create a wildflower bed in the fields where I walk my dog. He removed the brambles nettles...
To me it sounds right that they need light to germinate. In the wild, they drop seed on the soil surface which germinates, so I think Google is probably right. A friend had permission from the council to create a wildflower bed in the fields...
To me it sounds right that they need light to germinate. In the wild, they drop seed on the soil surface which germinates, so I think Google is probably right. A friend had permission from the...
The Bird Lady, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM, Greenhouse Growing
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Pete8
Feb 21, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Plant labels
I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
I use pencil, then at the end of season I collect all the labels. The ones that didn't break from the light get washed (using sponge and soap), then I use eraser to clean whatever written.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed from all the bird photos recently, they have become...
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got nothing to loose.As you have probably noticed...
The last one for now, was on the Thorny olive tree that the bird table and hanging feeder are on. It's another variegated leaf plant. It's quite early in the year to be trying this, but I've got...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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ArmyAirForce
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Plants for memorial area
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' is another possibility - I have both this and Royal Bumble, and Blue Note would be my choice here - it's more compact and lower growing, remaining at knee height. The...
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' is another possibility - I have both this and Royal Bumble, and Blue Note would be my choice here - it's more compact and lower growing, remaining at knee height. The flowers are a beautiful blue and it also regularly puts out little offshoots which root themselves....
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' is another possibility - I have both this and Royal Bumble, and Blue Note would be my choice here - it's more compact and lower growing, remaining at knee height. The flowers are a beautiful blue and it also regularly...
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' is another possibility - I have both this and Royal Bumble, and Blue Note would be my choice here - it's more compact and lower growing, remaining at knee height. The...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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Clare G
Feb 21, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Visiting Gardens
I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides . Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides . Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me also includes wind through the trees and swishing through dried grasses in winter.
I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides . Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me also includes wind through the trees and swishing...
I’d be surprised if Beth Chatto’s gardeners use slug pellets or insecticides . Birds tend to be vocal here in the morning and out looking for worms mainly early morning and at dusk. Sound for me...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Argos has a red code
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Thank you Ricky that's what i like the know, i haven't seen that page
Jiffy, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Jiffy
Feb 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM

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