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Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
I've also done lots of fig cuttings and it's quite hard to not be successful. They are so easy that even thick chunks of branch will readily root.I've done it in water but you want to get them...
I've also done lots of fig cuttings and it's quite hard to not be successful. They are so easy that even thick chunks of branch will readily root.I've done it in water but you want to get them into soil as soon as the roots begin to emerge. I find it easy in coco coir in a clear plastic...
I've also done lots of fig cuttings and it's quite hard to not be successful. They are so easy that even thick chunks of branch will readily root.I've done it in water but you want to get them into soil as soon as the roots begin to emerge. I...
I've also done lots of fig cuttings and it's quite hard to not be successful. They are so easy that even thick chunks of branch will readily root.I've done it in water but you want to get them...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM, Edible Gardening
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Thevictorian
Jan 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
There are some good family owned chocolate businesses in the UK, Montezuma's in Sussex and Friars in Cumbria. (They are both responsible for my weight gain over Christmas .)Are there any hot...
There are some good family owned chocolate businesses in the UK, Montezuma's in Sussex and Friars in Cumbria. (They are both responsible for my weight gain over Christmas .)Are there any hot chocolate fans here? Any recommendations? After trying several, I think Hotel Chocolat's Classic 70%...
There are some good family owned chocolate businesses in the UK, Montezuma's in Sussex and Friars in Cumbria. (They are both responsible for my weight gain over Christmas .)Are there any hot chocolate fans here? Any recommendations? After...
There are some good family owned chocolate businesses in the UK, Montezuma's in Sussex and Friars in Cumbria. (They are both responsible for my weight gain over Christmas .)Are there any hot...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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Plantminded
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 15 16 17
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Jenny namaste
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! ) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my...
I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! ) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my careful attention today, so it you need me, I'll be on the sofa...
I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! ) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my careful attention today, so it you need me, I'll be on...
I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! ) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 9 10 11
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Penny_Forthem
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although...
Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although they're in 9's pots, they are pretty mature - not just new tender rooted cuttings. Not their fault,...
Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although they're in 9's pots, they are pretty mature - not...
Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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CarolineL
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Electric cars.
Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 182 183 184
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Escarpment
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?
If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM, Identification Area
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CarolineL
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Whaaattt?
I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 314 315 316
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floralies
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Heat mat recomendations
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With...
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With Temperature Control | eBay UKPS - I put the heat mat on the bottom of my propagator (my propagator...
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With Temperature Control | eBay UKPS - I put the heat...
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With...
markharry66, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM, Tropical Gardening
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Pete8
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit ....
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit . Yesterday a British Gas engineer arrived within the allotted booking period and after an hour both...
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit . Yesterday a British Gas engineer arrived within...
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit ....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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Plantminded
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Jungle Jane
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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Logan
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 22 23 24
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Logan
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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JWK
Jan 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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lizzie27
Jan 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of grapes it's their third year now.
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of...
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Hanglow
Jan 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Slow pages
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the feeder, so the male had to make do with a...
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the...
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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Escarpment
Jan 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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