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They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget...
They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget that a 65k salary means that the take home of that is roughly £40k-£45k depending on pension...
They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget that a 65k salary means that the take home of that...
They are far too low, especially when offset against the costs. People rant and rave about tube drivers being on £65k a year, which is a decent wage to be fair.. but conveniently, folks forget...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 351 352 353
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Fat Controller
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Dying Privet Hedge
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
It's obviously working @Fat Controller as I haven't seen any malicious stuff on here so good for you and the rest of the Admin. team. x 10
It's obviously working @Fat Controller as I haven't seen any malicious stuff on here so good for you and the rest of the Admin. team. x 10
It's obviously working @Fat Controller as I haven't seen any malicious stuff on here so good for you and the rest of the Admin. team. x 10
It's obviously working @Fat Controller as I haven't seen any malicious stuff on here so good for you and the rest of the Admin. team. x 10
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 54 55 56
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Philippa
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Various sizes and colours of clouds with small glimpses of the sun today.
Various sizes and colours of clouds with small glimpses of the sun today.
Various sizes and colours of clouds with small glimpses of the sun today.
Various sizes and colours of clouds with small glimpses of the sun today.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 84 85 86
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AuntyRach
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Colours of Spring.
Colours of Spring.
Colours of Spring.
Colours of Spring.

shiney, Feb 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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cactus_girl
Feb 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM
How do you feel if this happens?
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
I blame TV gardening shows, they have no relation to real gardening and growing. Instant effect, not keen on garden designers personally.
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Ladybird4
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have...
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have all disappeared for the winter so cleaning is a lot quicker at the moment. It takes longest in bad...
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have all disappeared for the winter so cleaning is a lot...
Afternoon all.Beautiful Strelitzia, @Obelix-Vendée .We had a sunny morning, so I walked to church; once a month the service is in the tiny, ancient church which I clean. (The spiders have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 53 54 55
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Liriodendron
Feb 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and fast rules how you do things, people often find...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that time.I don't think you will find any hard and...
Personally I prick all seedlings out into those cell trays, the ones I don't are things like onions which I sow three or four seeds to each cell and plant out the whole cell when it comes to that...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 13 14 15
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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New Here…
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Done. Thank you.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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Gairdner
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
They should be removed at the potting up stage IMO, after they have grown lots of roots through them its not easy, but the propagators dont care if the plant lives or dies in a couple of years.
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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pete
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to...
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to create covers so the mice wouldn't grub everything up. Interestingly, a few weeks ago, I potted up...
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to create covers so the mice wouldn't grub everything...
At last, I've seen that round thing in the sky! Still too muddy to work on soil, but greenhouse got to a balmy 20c! Repotted a few rooted cuttings into new compost, sowed some seeds, and tried to...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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CarolineL
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in the borders to get as much sun as possible.
I can understand why you need a path now @Dan1981, clay based lawns are a challenge. I'd try to locate the path on the shady side of your garden, if there is one, allowing the lawn and plants in...
Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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Plantminded
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Plants for memorial area
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
That one’s a good vibrant blue @Clare G, now on my list .
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
Thank you @On the Levels, those small irises really do have one of the best blues in the garden, shame they don’t last long .
NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Plantminded
Feb 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.
First bloom of 2026, Hibiscus Red Pagoda ...There s a Standrad Red and an April Yellow to open soon.

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Cross runner beans
Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse is an interesting book about this kind of thing.
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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Baalmaiden
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Scabious seeds, cover or not?
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works for you.
I think I poked them vertically into the compost. If I remember rightly they're quite big and easy to handle individually. If you have lots of seed you could try different ways and see what works...
The Bird Lady, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM, Greenhouse Growing
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JennyJB
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Doable do you think?
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the attached sketch there are some wider areas where you...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be the same width all the way, for example in the...
I would go for smoother curves rather than the wobbly amoeba shapes, and some deeper areas of border. Maybe an oval or pear-shaped lawn, or two interlocking circles. The path doesn't have to be...

Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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JennyJB
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM

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