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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a...
Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a minute or two when I need to, I end up being unable to even stand or move around at all. I find the...
Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a minute or two when I need to, I end up being...
Sitting makes them worse for me if I sit for more than about 10 - 15 mins even in a reclining chair, but keeping going without a sit-down every so often is impossible. If I haven't sat down for a...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 16 17 18
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Michael Hewett
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare youngsters to friends.
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to waste them. I grew about 10, and gave spare...
@GreenFingeredPete I agree re tomato seeds. I keep packets sealed in the fridge, and have had good germination of Purple Cherokee for 3 years. There were about 100 seeds in the packet - shame to...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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CarolineL
Feb 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying...
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are going to charge people who are persistently doing...
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying they are fed up with having stuff sent back and are...
As I say I dont think the rag trade has ever seen a tape measure, its all guess work.As for sizes like regular, what the hell is that? Who or what is "regular".Some online places are saying...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 50 51 52
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Conditions more important than gardening ability I suspect.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Visiting Gardens
Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas
Anglesey Abbey (NT) covers a vast areaSnowdrops galoreVistas

GreenFingeredPete, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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shiney
Feb 19, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
Cloudy all day with a gentle breeze from the north west temp 4c feels like 2c we didn't get the snow or sleet, so that was good.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 80 81 82
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Logan
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Fat Controller
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Cross runner beans
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Given the probability that you will harvest and enjoy the bean pod rather than the embryonic bean seed, what advantage do you seek ?
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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infradig
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is...
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is still shut and causing mayhem. It doesn't look like it will be finished anytime soon.Later, I togged...
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is still shut and causing mayhem. It doesn't look like it...
I slept better last night and woke up late. Fortunately it had stopped raining so we walked to the shops, it was colder out than it looked with a NW wind. The main road through the village is...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 50 51 52
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lizzie27
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Plant labels
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
I also use the coloured labels as no need to write on them if you make a note of which colour applies to which plant. NB don't lose your notebook
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Feb 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Whaaattt?
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto...
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto Epstein.Epstein appears to have paid both Mandelson and Andy money and even Fergy, so where Epi got his...
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto Epstein.Epstein appears to have paid both Mandelson and...
Its a witch hunt, at least on this side of the pond it is, not much seems to be happening in the US with his contacts there. Randy Andy's downfall is going to be what info he passed onto...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 342 343 344
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pete
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins...
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins were emptied this morning. They're not empty any more! It was good to get out even if not for long,...
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins were emptied this morning. They're not empty any...
Despite the cold, I had a quick potter round the garden early afternoon. Cut down the raspberries, tied in a rambler rose and pulled ivy/debris off the corner of the back hedge as the green bins...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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lizzie27
Feb 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Unknown seedling
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Nine thousand! Ri-ight. Well, we'll see what it does this year...
Notwellygood, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM, Identification Area
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Notwellygood
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today
In Farmyard Nursery today

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CarolineL
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Hot weather on the way?
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection especially and butterflies I use scaffold debris...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth 2-3 degrees . Essential here for pigeon protection...
Within 60 miles of Dorset, do not net to prevent sunshine but it goes help to protect from wind drying, preventing some wilting caused by this and in other weather, creates a nicroclimate worth...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion ... 2
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infradig
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
How beautiful
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 6 7 8
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Michael Hewett
Feb 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...
Te one from Spain arrived today so I have it resting before planting, Sanremo ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is easy to take with, if not much compost needed.
I had my delivery of clover and pure Irish peat. Just it may help someone. Poundland again has Growmoore substrate. £3 for 20l bag (hope I remember correctly). Quite good, and that size of bag is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Alisa
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Feb 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white dots as a precursor to rooting. It's a good sign...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come to anything. In water you get those little white...
Hard wood cuttings have stored energy so they can often continue to throw out leaves before they root. I would personally remove the fruits because they are just robbing the energy and won't come...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM

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