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The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
The biscuit jar. I try not to eat all at once, and use it to reward The Child after hard labour.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 352 353 354
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Selleri
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
My hubby always says "terrible things happen in the countryside". Glad I live in suburbia. I think he means people get murdered and no-one hears.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 56 57 58
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cactus_girl
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Just reporting back. They loved it. We did Chinese zodiac animals too. And why you should vote. Always.
Just reporting back. They loved it. We did Chinese zodiac animals too. And why you should vote. Always.
Just reporting back. They loved it. We did Chinese zodiac animals too. And why you should vote. Always.
Just reporting back. They loved it. We did Chinese zodiac animals too. And why you should vote. Always.
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 55 56 57
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30,000
Penny_Forthem
Feb 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Something sad ...
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible. It's nice to see these very generous acts...
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible....
Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
Michael Hewett, Feb 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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CanadianLori
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Feb 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
During the weekend I tweaked the positioning of an archway and 2 metal trellises, pruned 2 climbing roses, divided a (potted) horsetail grass, transplanted a few plants and planted a star jasmine....
During the weekend I tweaked the positioning of an archway and 2 metal trellises, pruned 2 climbing roses, divided a (potted) horsetail grass, transplanted a few plants and planted a star jasmine. I really enjoyed it. I have to wait till next weekend for more but I am also waiting for my garden...
During the weekend I tweaked the positioning of an archway and 2 metal trellises, pruned 2 climbing roses, divided a (potted) horsetail grass, transplanted a few plants and planted a star jasmine. I really enjoyed it. I have to wait till next...
During the weekend I tweaked the positioning of an archway and 2 metal trellises, pruned 2 climbing roses, divided a (potted) horsetail grass, transplanted a few plants and planted a star jasmine....
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 17 18 19
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CostasK
Feb 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.
Late afternoon visit from a Sparrowhawk which looks like a new young male, no bigger than a Collared Dove. Fortunately it didn't catch anything.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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strongylodon
Feb 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Blackthorn?
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
Erigeron, Feb 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM
How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it ThanksKevin
Kevin Cowans, Feb 9, 2026, Other Plants
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A reasonable day again with dry, breezy and 10 degrees, got my three raised beds weeded and lightly raked over, nothing ready to go in them yet, just half full of hairy bitter cress, not keen on...
A reasonable day again with dry, breezy and 10 degrees, got my three raised beds weeded and lightly raked over, nothing ready to go in them yet, just half full of hairy bitter cress, not keen on eating it, so in the bin it is before it sows hundreds of seeds everywhere.
A reasonable day again with dry, breezy and 10 degrees, got my three raised beds weeded and lightly raked over, nothing ready to go in them yet, just half full of hairy bitter cress, not keen on eating it, so in the bin it is before it sows...
A reasonable day again with dry, breezy and 10 degrees, got my three raised beds weeded and lightly raked over, nothing ready to go in them yet, just half full of hairy bitter cress, not keen on...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 86 87 88
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burnie
Feb 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too slowly.There is big demand for things that biodegrade...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too...
Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Blue bells
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest every year since.
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest...
I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
hi2u_uk, Feb 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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JennyJB
Feb 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Cross runner beans
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work for many years its a good project to breed...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing them sadly.If you can garentee the space to work...
Someone in england managed to breed s red podded sugar snap by crossing yellow and purple podded varieties and stabilising that took 5 years, but she seems to have dissapeared without releasing...
Bear, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM, Edible Gardening
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Adam I
Feb 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
How do you feel if this happens?
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
Erigeron, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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infradig
Feb 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Doable do you think?
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn then, you'd need to make sure you maintain it very...
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn...
Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
Beatts, Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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Jungle Jane
Feb 23, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Old apple variety - anybody?
Looks a bit old for me.
Looks a bit old for me.
Looks a bit old for me.
Looks a bit old for me.
Tidemark, Feb 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may find tiles that you can recycle. I don't mind that...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may...
I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...

Dan1981, Oct 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions ... 9 10 11
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micearguers
Feb 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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New Here…
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
Gairdner, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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waterbut
Feb 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Dying Privet Hedge
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
James Quested, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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182
Clare G
Feb 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM

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