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What's your weather like 2026
It was chilly but sunny for my daily walk. Tiny patches of frost on north facing paths and roofs remain.
It was chilly but sunny for my daily walk. Tiny patches of frost on north facing paths and roofs remain.
It was chilly but sunny for my daily walk. Tiny patches of frost on north facing paths and roofs remain.
It was chilly but sunny for my daily walk. Tiny patches of frost on north facing paths and roofs remain.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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AuntyRach
Jan 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Whaaattt?
Not just Russia and China who don't give a toss about what Europe says. Iran's problems are not going to be resolved by military action and intervention of that nature will simply give it's...
Not just Russia and China who don't give a toss about what Europe says. Iran's problems are not going to be resolved by military action and intervention of that nature will simply give it's allies further cause for disruption thruout the Middle East. One problem for those on the receiving...
Not just Russia and China who don't give a toss about what Europe says. Iran's problems are not going to be resolved by military action and intervention of that nature will simply give it's allies further cause for disruption thruout the...
Not just Russia and China who don't give a toss about what Europe says. Iran's problems are not going to be resolved by military action and intervention of that nature will simply give it's...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 318 319 320
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Philippa
Jan 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
We have resumed putting sunflower seeds in the bird feeder and between them, the goldfinches , blue tits and other miscellanous garden birds are emptying a whole feeder daily. I am amazed at the...
We have resumed putting sunflower seeds in the bird feeder and between them, the goldfinches , blue tits and other miscellanous garden birds are emptying a whole feeder daily. I am amazed at the number of blue tits this year ! They seem to have bred copiuosly this season. Jenny namaste
We have resumed putting sunflower seeds in the bird feeder and between them, the goldfinches , blue tits and other miscellanous garden birds are emptying a whole feeder daily. I am amazed at the number of blue tits this year ! They seem to have...
We have resumed putting sunflower seeds in the bird feeder and between them, the goldfinches , blue tits and other miscellanous garden birds are emptying a whole feeder daily. I am amazed at the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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Jenny namaste
Jan 10, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the...
Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the last two are full up they get taken outside and deposited into their bigger cousins outside the...
Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the last two are full up they get taken outside and...
Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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lizzie27
Jan 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Tortoise
It is a Terrapin rather than a Tortoise. Wouldn't normally hibernate but temps will affect it as it does other reptiles. Some terrapins will adapt to different conditions. Remember the craze...
It is a Terrapin rather than a Tortoise. Wouldn't normally hibernate but temps will affect it as it does other reptiles. Some terrapins will adapt to different conditions. Remember the craze when people in the UK bought the Red Eared terrapins during the Ninja Turtle fad - many were just...
It is a Terrapin rather than a Tortoise. Wouldn't normally hibernate but temps will affect it as it does other reptiles. Some terrapins will adapt to different conditions. Remember the craze when people in the UK bought the Red Eared terrapins...
It is a Terrapin rather than a Tortoise. Wouldn't normally hibernate but temps will affect it as it does other reptiles. Some terrapins will adapt to different conditions. Remember the craze...
Victoria, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM, Wildlife Corner
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Philippa
Jan 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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pete
Jan 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025
As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time...
As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time served.I dont watch it much now days so I dont really know anything much about any of them or even...
As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time served.I dont watch it much now days so I dont...
As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time...
GreenFingeredPete, Mar 12, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 26 27 28
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pete
Jan 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
@hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
@hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
@hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
@hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Allotment Boy
Jan 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Ergates
Jan 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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What's Cooking Today??
I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste. After straining off the juice to use for the wine,...
I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste....
I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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CanadianLori
Jan 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM
What has tunnelled in?
I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
Fat Controller, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Fat Controller
Jan 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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Scroggin
Jan 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Fuchsia microphylla
Fuchsia microphylla
Fuchsia microphylla
Fuchsia microphylla

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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Victoria
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Brugmansia
Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
Sitting under the Brug this morning ...

Victoria, Jun 2, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 5 6 7
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Victoria
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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Logan
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil...
Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I pruned hard back last winter
Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I...
Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil...

Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM, Edible Gardening
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Another Hello from Dorset!
how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ?
how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ?
how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ?
how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ?
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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Flumpy
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026
Are you still on here Victoria ?
Are you still on here Victoria ?
Are you still on here Victoria ?
Are you still on here Victoria ?
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 12 13 14
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Flumpy
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Fruit Cages - can anyone please suggest a well made, robust cage?
I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or heavy snow (if that's appropriate) so stops damage...
I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or...
I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
TheMadHedger, Nov 23, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Jan 10, 2026 at 9:29 AM

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