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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I think we are verging on an ID card here, but a smart card you can tap when going to hospital or doctors would make things so much simpler for all concerned.I think this is just one thing that...
I think we are verging on an ID card here, but a smart card you can tap when going to hospital or doctors would make things so much simpler for all concerned.I think this is just one thing that could bring the NHS into the 21st century, its just so archaic in all ways it works.We have a...
I think we are verging on an ID card here, but a smart card you can tap when going to hospital or doctors would make things so much simpler for all concerned.I think this is just one thing that could bring the NHS into the 21st century, its...
I think we are verging on an ID card here, but a smart card you can tap when going to hospital or doctors would make things so much simpler for all concerned.I think this is just one thing that...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 90 91 92
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pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
It is still several degrees below freezing out there so I just watered all of my indoor seedlings and started some rhubarb seeds.
It is still several degrees below freezing out there so I just watered all of my indoor seedlings and started some rhubarb seeds.
It is still several degrees below freezing out there so I just watered all of my indoor seedlings and started some rhubarb seeds.
It is still several degrees below freezing out there so I just watered all of my indoor seedlings and started some rhubarb seeds.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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CanadianLori
Mar 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Bare root hedging
Sorry one more quick question. It says I should dig in some well rotted manure or multi purpose compost into the soil. I wanted to do well rotted manure but when I go to the garden centres they...
Sorry one more quick question. It says I should dig in some well rotted manure or multi purpose compost into the soil. I wanted to do well rotted manure but when I go to the garden centres they seem have farmyard manure. Is this the same? Or should I just stick with multi purpose compost?
Sorry one more quick question. It says I should dig in some well rotted manure or multi purpose compost into the soil. I wanted to do well rotted manure but when I go to the garden centres they seem have farmyard manure. Is this the same? Or...
Sorry one more quick question. It says I should dig in some well rotted manure or multi purpose compost into the soil. I wanted to do well rotted manure but when I go to the garden centres they...
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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JJTDH
Mar 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Am i understanding this correctly ?
I think it depends on the plant, how well established it is, the type of soil and general conditions. I put bark mulch on my main sunny border which contains established grasses, perennials,...
I think it depends on the plant, how well established it is, the type of soil and general conditions. I put bark mulch on my main sunny border which contains established grasses, perennials, shrubs and a tree, without any gaps. I would leave space around any trees and shrubs that have been...
I think it depends on the plant, how well established it is, the type of soil and general conditions. I put bark mulch on my main sunny border which contains established grasses, perennials, shrubs and a tree, without any gaps. I would leave...
I think it depends on the plant, how well established it is, the type of soil and general conditions. I put bark mulch on my main sunny border which contains established grasses, perennials,...
hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Plantminded
Mar 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
We became good friends with a French family back in the 1970s. Each year now we contact each other and pass on news as one does. Today we had a Christmas card from them which they had posted in...
We became good friends with a French family back in the 1970s. Each year now we contact each other and pass on news as one does. Today we had a Christmas card from them which they had posted in France 15 December 2025!!!!!!!!!!!!. Why did it make us happy? Because no news for so many months...
We became good friends with a French family back in the 1970s. Each year now we contact each other and pass on news as one does. Today we had a Christmas card from them which they had posted in France 15 December 2025!!!!!!!!!!!!. Why did it make...
We became good friends with a French family back in the 1970s. Each year now we contact each other and pass on news as one does. Today we had a Christmas card from them which they had posted in...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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On the Levels
Mar 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Plantminded
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Whaaattt?
This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of...
This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of Canadians and I am worried that there will be a backlash that might be far from proportional.It's...
This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of Canadians and I am worried that there will be a...
This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 403 404 405
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CanadianLori
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 133 134 135
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JennyJB
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire .
Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire .
Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire .
Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire .
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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Plantminded
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory is coming up to the very frequent traffic lights,...
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory...
Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 85 86 87
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Ergates
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)
Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to...
Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to look forward to and I received a very blank expression in return. The ones the lady had planted look...
Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to look forward to and I received a very blank...
Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to...
GreenFingeredPete, Mar 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Thevictorian
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Choisya aztec pearl hardiness
I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green...
I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green choisya and it's yellow counterpart are everywhere.
I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green choisya and it's yellow counterpart are everywhere.
I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green...
Thevictorian, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Thevictorian
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd...
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd boil beetroot.
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd boil beetroot.
Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd...
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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cactus_girl
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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Ladybird4
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026, Tools And Equipment ... 2
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Little_Weed
Mar 28, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Tulips that come back?
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most stubborn about returning which suits me fine.
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most...
Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
Erigeron, Mar 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Joao
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:06 AM
What should I try and get for them?
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
Well done all worth it in the end no time to rest its spring well occasionally
hailbopp, Mar 8, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Perki
Mar 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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Logan
Mar 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids" Sanders and he brought back only 2 plants so all the...
We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids"...
We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants ... 2
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On the Levels
Mar 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM

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