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Help With Growing Seeds
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
Thanks @NigelJ - that looks good.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 14 15 16
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CarolineL
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
@ricky101 - confirmation received that PM's should (barring any faults/problems) all transfer over.
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 2
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
Glad you had a nice visit @Allotment Boy , shame about the traffic on your way home.
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 13 14 15
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Scroggin
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Got to 20c at three o'clock. Still sunny (but going down) and 17.5c.
Got to 20c at three o'clock. Still sunny (but going down) and 17.5c.
Got to 20c at three o'clock. Still sunny (but going down) and 17.5c.
Got to 20c at three o'clock. Still sunny (but going down) and 17.5c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 88 89 90
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Victoria
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume they live on the fish.
I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin. I assume...
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2 3
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pete
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
When to Remove Damaged Leaves from a Fatsia
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin
Kevin Cowans, Feb 24, 2026 at 8:22 AM, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 24, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We had a cuppa and hot cross bun with ex next door neighbour, then went to the van to collect the carpets. The birdsong was incredible. On impulse, we stopped off for lunch on the way home. I had...
We had a cuppa and hot cross bun with ex next door neighbour, then went to the van to collect the carpets. The birdsong was incredible. On impulse, we stopped off for lunch on the way home. I had my Captain Sensible head on and had a light bite (scampi and a few chips in a bucket). It was...
We had a cuppa and hot cross bun with ex next door neighbour, then went to the van to collect the carpets. The birdsong was incredible. On impulse, we stopped off for lunch on the way home. I had my Captain Sensible head on and had a light bite...
We had a cuppa and hot cross bun with ex next door neighbour, then went to the van to collect the carpets. The birdsong was incredible. On impulse, we stopped off for lunch on the way home. I had...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 55 56 57
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Penny_Forthem
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
Just remember Anne of Green Gables before starting.
Just remember Anne of Green Gables before starting.
Just remember Anne of Green Gables before starting.
Just remember Anne of Green Gables before starting.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 19 20 21
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NigelJ
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the Cercis and hammered a fat stake in but it stood out...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme better in the new front border. So planted the...
Been a busy day again in the garden , first I set into digging up a Parrotia Persian Spire its a wonderful all season tree, but I've acquired a Cercis Eternal flame that fits the planting scheme...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Perki
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers
Hyacinthella lazulinaSalvia romariniusFicaria vernaNow two sun bathers

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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NigelJ
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Hostas
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Definitely one I'd grab, but it seems out of stock everywhere!
Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Loofah
Feb 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Black currant healthy or not...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or diseased. Stand back and look again and see where you can reduce congestion then give it a good...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or diseased. Stand back and look again and see where...
I think you need to thin it out a bit to allow air to flow and sunlight to penetrate.Use a clean, sharp pair of secateurs to remove any broken or crossing stems and any you can see are dead or...
Zaneta Cebula, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 23, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Already been used for spraying cocaine crops in Colombia and other countries in South America and I believe it was used to spray opium poppies in Afghanistan pre Taleban return.
Already been used for spraying cocaine crops in Colombia and other countries in South America and I believe it was used to spray opium poppies in Afghanistan pre Taleban return.
Already been used for spraying cocaine crops in Colombia and other countries in South America and I believe it was used to spray opium poppies in Afghanistan pre Taleban return.
Already been used for spraying cocaine crops in Colombia and other countries in South America and I believe it was used to spray opium poppies in Afghanistan pre Taleban return.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 57 58 59
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NigelJ
Feb 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Slow pages
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Better still, you belong here with the GC family - the best of the bunch!
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 9 10 11
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Fat Controller
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Whaaattt?
@SherwoodArrow, I think M&S had cheese ones. Glad you enjoyed the Bakewell and caramel ones.@longk, apple and cinnamon I could cope with. Some of the others on offer, eg Tiramisu-filled,...
@SherwoodArrow, I think M&S had cheese ones. Glad you enjoyed the Bakewell and caramel ones.@longk, apple and cinnamon I could cope with. Some of the others on offer, eg Tiramisu-filled, would definitely be outside my comfort zone.
@SherwoodArrow, I think M&S had cheese ones. Glad you enjoyed the Bakewell and caramel ones.@longk, apple and cinnamon I could cope with. Some of the others on offer, eg Tiramisu-filled, would definitely be outside my comfort zone.
@SherwoodArrow, I think M&S had cheese ones. Glad you enjoyed the Bakewell and caramel ones.@longk, apple and cinnamon I could cope with. Some of the others on offer, eg Tiramisu-filled,...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 353 354 355
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ViewAhead
Feb 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Strawberries preparing
The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
The bed is 6m x 1/2m two strips. Bit expensive and labour intensive with straw. Vine weevil I did not know about, I'll look that up. I will dig out the older plants and let the new suckers take over.
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Allex50
Feb 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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NigelJ
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
How do I move a heavy plant without help?
Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Howard Stone, Feb 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Howard Stone
Feb 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Hardy fuchsia?
Having just priced up the materials to build the planter I was thinking about, that isn't happening... near on £200 of wood!So, whatever I go for has to be happy in a 2ft diameter pot, unless I...
Having just priced up the materials to build the planter I was thinking about, that isn't happening... near on £200 of wood!So, whatever I go for has to be happy in a 2ft diameter pot, unless I get a larger pot
Having just priced up the materials to build the planter I was thinking about, that isn't happening... near on £200 of wood!So, whatever I go for has to be happy in a 2ft diameter pot, unless I get a larger pot
Having just priced up the materials to build the planter I was thinking about, that isn't happening... near on £200 of wood!So, whatever I go for has to be happy in a 2ft diameter pot, unless I...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Fat Controller
Feb 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
My Garden Progress
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This is how it looks now:Ready for Spring, More or Less Now I just need to do the...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This is how it looks now:Ready for...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.This...

Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
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