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Crafters Corner 2026
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Valley Gardener
Feb 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
New Gardener - help!
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).
garden_shade, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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garden_shade
Feb 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that sometimes need thinning out. I agree they all taste much...
Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you don't get those clusters of seedlings, that...
Another round red is Bulls Blood, tend not to get so huge and woody if left too long (unlike Boltardy) Another one , if you don't mind paying extra for an F1 is Moneta, it's a monogerm so you...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Feb 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two years, it is entering the 'old' territory at that...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly if a thread hasn't had a reply for 18 months to two...
No such thing as a daft question!We don't have a hard and fast rule, nor indeed would I personally advocate that we need one - I think it has to be considered on a case by case basis. Clearly...
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 3 4 5
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Fat Controller
Feb 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Nice enough day in Perth, dry but cold, we passed the snow plough out gritting on the way home, 1.5 degrees and spitting with sleety rain.
Nice enough day in Perth, dry but cold, we passed the snow plough out gritting on the way home, 1.5 degrees and spitting with sleety rain.
Nice enough day in Perth, dry but cold, we passed the snow plough out gritting on the way home, 1.5 degrees and spitting with sleety rain.
Nice enough day in Perth, dry but cold, we passed the snow plough out gritting on the way home, 1.5 degrees and spitting with sleety rain.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 95 96 97
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burnie
Feb 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! A rare event in the last two months!
Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! A rare event in the last two months!
Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! A rare event in the last two months!
Got all the way to Sainsbury's and back without getting soaked! A rare event in the last two months!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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ViewAhead
Feb 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more...
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more trips to the tip are the answer. The trouble is that the hedge bits are so very horrible with huge...
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more trips to the tip are the answer. The trouble is...
More hedge demolition work, nearly four hours of it today (including frequent sit downs!). We're fast running out of space and receptacles to put the debris, I will have to persuade OH that more...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 21 22 23
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lizzie27
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 20 21 22
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Star gaze Lily
Feb 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the Wild Gardener as well. I remember watching it...
Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during the previous GW season.And I caught most of the...
Enjoyed every bit of last nights GW special. Really got me in the mood for some serious gardening. Worrying though that I couldn't remember much of the content which was presumably shown during...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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LunarSea
Feb 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I am going to sign out for this evening. Hope everyone has a peaceful night, that @Penny_Forthem's dogs are now settled and that @Obelix-Vendée's back continues to improve. See you all tomorrow.
I am going to sign out for this evening. Hope everyone has a peaceful night, that @Penny_Forthem's dogs are now settled and that @Obelix-Vendée's back continues to improve. See you all tomorrow.
I am going to sign out for this evening. Hope everyone has a peaceful night, that @Penny_Forthem's dogs are now settled and that @Obelix-Vendée's back continues to improve. See you all tomorrow.
I am going to sign out for this evening. Hope everyone has a peaceful night, that @Penny_Forthem's dogs are now settled and that @Obelix-Vendée's back continues to improve. See you all tomorrow.

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 61 62 63
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Ladybird4
Feb 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
No just break it up with your hands, but I often add some sharp sand but its not essential. Remember no hard and fast rules.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 15 16 17
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nerines (Bowden)
The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years...
The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years than I care to mention! Nerine bulbs need to be planted really high with a good 1/3 of the bulb out...
The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years than I care to mention! Nerine bulbs need to be...
The Nerine Bowdenii is pretty hardy, some of the other varieties are somewhat iffy, although you living in the South unlike me in Scotland might have better luck. From my experience of more years...

GreenFingeredPete, Feb 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM, Gardening Discussions
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hailbopp
Feb 27, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Variegated lavender pruning
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
BB3, Feb 25, 2026 at 8:41 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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hailbopp
Feb 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.
Mostly good size, not seen a Hedychium this small before.

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform...
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform voters, they were all very old and almost not awake.I dont see individual immigrants as a threat, I...
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform voters, they were all very old and almost not...
As far as the BBC are concerned it just looked like they targeted very different kinds of people, TBH I would be embarrassed by the kind kind of people they were talking to that were the Reform...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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pete
Feb 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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PzaMayor3
Feb 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 39 40 41
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ArmyAirForce
Feb 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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BB3
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Whaaattt?
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to...
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to visit an abbatoir as part of the training. An overnight conversion to vegetarianism ensued.Cheerio.
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to visit an abbatoir as part of the training. An...
As a vegetarian, I saw the mention of slaughtering animals a while back and looked away. I shall not be reading this thread again for some time. A relative trained as a vet and was obliged to...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 360 361 362
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Tidemark
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM

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