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Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not know how to gage a pressure cooker as I don’t like...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not...
I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
Ergates, Mar 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied...
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied one of the compost bays and mulched feed roses varies others. Emptied the rest of the bay in a wheel...
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied one of the compost bays and mulched feed roses...
Rather busy today it's been a funny day weather wise sleet then blizzards and sunshine, nice and warm in the greenhouse where I've been seed sowing and moving plants in from the house.Emptied...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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Perki
Mar 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I had my wrist watch battery replaced yesterday and the man put the time right. Now it's wrong again, which oddly feels somehow wasteful I will have to tackle also my cucoo clock. It's a posh...
I had my wrist watch battery replaced yesterday and the man put the time right. Now it's wrong again, which oddly feels somehow wasteful I will have to tackle also my cucoo clock. It's a posh modern model with authentic bird song on the hour, recorded by an enthusiastic German professor who...
I had my wrist watch battery replaced yesterday and the man put the time right. Now it's wrong again, which oddly feels somehow wasteful I will have to tackle also my cucoo clock. It's a posh modern model with authentic bird song on the hour,...
I had my wrist watch battery replaced yesterday and the man put the time right. Now it's wrong again, which oddly feels somehow wasteful I will have to tackle also my cucoo clock. It's a posh...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 91 92 93
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Selleri
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Mushroom compost
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are available in 75 litre bags which makes life...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are...
Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Pete8
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Am i understanding this correctly ?
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.
hi2u_uk, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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ViewAhead
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Choisya aztec pearl hardiness
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
Thevictorian, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
The scent was so strong on the Brug today it was almost overpowering in the house at least 20 meters away. Needless to say, the house smells heavenly.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Mar 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
A lovely long walk
A lovely long walk
A lovely long walk
A lovely long walk

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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Friendly
Mar 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Another sunny, windy day here with a few clouds. It feels cold. I'm about to go and sow chillies and tomatoes in my new propagator and will go and see the chooks, pick some rhubarb and check on...
Another sunny, windy day here with a few clouds. It feels cold. I'm about to go and sow chillies and tomatoes in my new propagator and will go and see the chooks, pick some rhubarb and check on all the pots in my nursery as the wind is very drying but I can't see me doing much more outside...
Another sunny, windy day here with a few clouds. It feels cold. I'm about to go and sow chillies and tomatoes in my new propagator and will go and see the chooks, pick some rhubarb and check on all the pots in my nursery as the wind is very...
Another sunny, windy day here with a few clouds. It feels cold. I'm about to go and sow chillies and tomatoes in my new propagator and will go and see the chooks, pick some rhubarb and check on...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 86 87 88
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
I tried so called, kleims hardy gardenia long time ago, It didn't end well.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Bare root hedging
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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NigelJ
Mar 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy, and feeling chilly in the wind.
Cloudy, and feeling chilly in the wind.
Cloudy, and feeling chilly in the wind.
Cloudy, and feeling chilly in the wind.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 134 135 136
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JennyJB
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Phormium which one
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Phormiums can suffer in cold, wet winters, especially if you have clay soil. I thought of Yucca as an alternative too. They have an upright, less arching habit so might suit you better.
Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Plantminded
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 3 4 5
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.
Almost in full bloom. Pure dazzling white with a hint of yellow below.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Songbird
Mar 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Whaaattt?
@pete I agree, but when concerted attempt were made within living memory to wipe your religion off the face of the Earth, are you going to give anybody a second chance? There is certainly the...
@pete I agree, but when concerted attempt were made within living memory to wipe your religion off the face of the Earth, are you going to give anybody a second chance? There is certainly the irony that the powers that be in Israel seem to trying to do precisely that to the Palestinians.
@pete I agree, but when concerted attempt were made within living memory to wipe your religion off the face of the Earth, are you going to give anybody a second chance? There is certainly the irony that the powers that be in Israel seem to...
@pete I agree, but when concerted attempt were made within living memory to wipe your religion off the face of the Earth, are you going to give anybody a second chance? There is certainly the...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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KT53
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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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
Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
GreenFingeredPete, Mar 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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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 29, 2026 at 7:23 AM

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