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  1. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I...
    I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I was younger I used to gift garden plants to my mother-in-law till I understood she wasn't interested...
    I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I was younger I used to gift garden plants to my...
    I honestly would donate to charity or leave at tip shop. If I don't need it, I don't keep it no matter who's given it to me. I don't expect other people to keep my presents either anymore. When I...
    hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    Alisa
    Jan 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
  2. simone_in_wiltshire

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
    Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
    Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
    Too cold, I only feed birds, walk with my cat and add kitchen waste into composter. 2 more frosty nights to go.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Alisa
    Jan 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    There's one major flaw in your theory. You say a microbe is getting into brains. Turnip hasn't got one, or at least not one which could actually be classified as such.
    There's one major flaw in your theory. You say a microbe is getting into brains. Turnip hasn't got one, or at least not one which could actually be classified as such.
    There's one major flaw in your theory. You say a microbe is getting into brains. Turnip hasn't got one, or at least not one which could actually be classified as such.
    There's one major flaw in your theory. You say a microbe is getting into brains. Turnip hasn't got one, or at least not one which could actually be classified as such.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 307 308 309
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    KT53
    Jan 5, 2026 at 10:29 AM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about. :blue thumb:
    Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about. :blue thumb:
    Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about. :blue thumb:
    Freezing here ... but I have an engineer banging about upstairs and that is all I care about. :blue thumb:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
  5. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Much better so far today.
    Much better so far today.
    Much better so far today.
    Much better so far today.
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 4 5 6
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    Bluejayway
    Jan 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
  6. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    We had about an inch of snow over night and that has covered the icy paths and made them a little easier to walk on. There was glorious sunshine on our dog walk with the odd sprinkling of snow but...
    We had about an inch of snow over night and that has covered the icy paths and made them a little easier to walk on. There was glorious sunshine on our dog walk with the odd sprinkling of snow but it's started to come down a bit heavier now and has clouded over. Should be -5c tonight and it's...
    We had about an inch of snow over night and that has covered the icy paths and made them a little easier to walk on. There was glorious sunshine on our dog walk with the odd sprinkling of snow but it's started to come down a bit heavier now and...
    We had about an inch of snow over night and that has covered the icy paths and made them a little easier to walk on. There was glorious sunshine on our dog walk with the odd sprinkling of snow but...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning @Tui34, I cannot think of anything more soul destroying than having to sit for hours in A&E at any time. I feel so sorry for the staff who often have to put up with all sorts of bad...
    Good morning @Tui34, I cannot think of anything more soul destroying than having to sit for hours in A&E at any time. I feel so sorry for the staff who often have to put up with all sorts of bad temper from people waiting to be seen, when they have to assess who's needs are the greatest. I have...
    Good morning @Tui34, I cannot think of anything more soul destroying than having to sit for hours in A&E at any time. I feel so sorry for the staff who often have to put up with all sorts of bad temper from people waiting to be seen, when they...
    Good morning @Tui34, I cannot think of anything more soul destroying than having to sit for hours in A&E at any time. I feel so sorry for the staff who often have to put up with all sorts of bad...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026 at 8:45 AM, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 5, 2026 at 8:20 AM
  8. Selleri
    Like x 10

    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
    Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
    Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
    Nice one @Selleri - they weren't that cheap at my local m&s
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Jan 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  9. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53...
    Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53 years but find that works for us.Some of the trees have obviously been pollarded in the past but we...
    Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53 years but find that works for us.Some of the...
    Although I agree with what has previously said I never do summer pruning. We have ten apple trees, six different varieties, and they are between 70 and 100 years old. We've only been here 53...
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    Rich_83, Jan 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM, Trees
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    shiney
    Jan 5, 2026 at 7:02 AM
  10. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    It looked very picturesque in the wood, with the ground covered in snow. The last time, the wind was so strong, much of the snow was carried over or through the wood, as a result of the airflow...
    It looked very picturesque in the wood, with the ground covered in snow. The last time, the wind was so strong, much of the snow was carried over or through the wood, as a result of the airflow rolling over the nearby hedge.4th January 2026I've not seen the rabbits since around the middle...
    It looked very picturesque in the wood, with the ground covered in snow. The last time, the wind was so strong, much of the snow was carried over or through the wood, as a result of the airflow rolling over the nearby hedge.4th January...
    It looked very picturesque in the wood, with the ground covered in snow. The last time, the wind was so strong, much of the snow was carried over or through the wood, as a result of the airflow...
    ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 37 38 39
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    ArmyAirForce
    Jan 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
  11. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
  12. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't...
    Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't really recall temperatures dropping below - 7C, so H4 should be OK, but the fact that Portuguese...
    Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't really recall temperatures dropping below - 7C, so...
    Thanks for the information @CarolineLI am up North, so that's true for the most part regarding the cold! I am in a seaside town, so temperatures are a bit milder (but the winds aren't). I don't...
    CostasK, Jan 2, 2026 at 7:27 AM, Trees ... 2
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    CostasK
    Jan 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
  13. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You could well have a drought for part of the year but...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
    aisha badmus, Dec 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Philippa
    Jan 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
  14. hailbopp

    Recommendations for double oriental lilies

    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    hailbopp, Jan 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM, Retailer Feedback
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    Plantminded
    Jan 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
  15. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is...
    I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is everyone going for this year?
    I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is everyone going for this year?
    I usually start mine late January/early February in Hertfordshire. Tried starting earlier once but they just got leggy waiting for decent light levels even with grow lights. What varieties is...
    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Joao
    Jan 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
  16. JWK
    Sticky

    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    waterbut
    Jan 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
  17. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like the winter thrushes and chase them off. There are...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:10 AM, Wildlife Corner
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    On the Levels
    Jan 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
  18. JWK
    Sticky

    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    What a lovely shiney coat. I think he has decided he is at home with you. A lap sit is more positive than under a kitchen counter for sure. :cat-kittyandsmiley: I guess he understands Welsh :heehee:
    What a lovely shiney coat. I think he has decided he is at home with you. A lap sit is more positive than under a kitchen counter for sure. :cat-kittyandsmiley: I guess he understands Welsh :heehee:
    What a lovely shiney coat. I think he has decided he is at home with you. A lap sit is more positive than under a kitchen counter for sure. :cat-kittyandsmiley: I guess he understands Welsh :heehee:
    What a lovely shiney coat. I think he has decided he is at home with you. A lap sit is more positive than under a kitchen counter for sure. :cat-kittyandsmiley: I guess he understands Welsh :heehee:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:24 AM, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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    Victoria
    Jan 5, 2026 at 8:41 AM
  19. JWK
    Sticky

    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 5, 2026 at 6:53 AM
  20. Logan

    programmes to watch

    I'll wait for the book to come out.
    I'll wait for the book to come out.
    I'll wait for the book to come out.
    I'll wait for the book to come out.
    Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Jan 5, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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