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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Whaaattt?
Including when the Shah was in power.
Including when the Shah was in power.
Including when the Shah was in power.
Including when the Shah was in power.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 318 319 320
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NigelJ
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds...
Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds yesterday).Secondly, thank-you to everyone for your kinds words about the neighbour situation. Her Grandson...
Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds yesterday).Secondly, thank-you to everyone for your kinds...
Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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Badly_Maintained
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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
COFEA arabica
If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now...
If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three will probably be fine once established. In fact,...
If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three...
If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now...

Bear, Jan 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM, Other Plants
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Esoxlucius
Jan 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Heat mat recomendations
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -

markharry66, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM, Tropical Gardening
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Pete8
Jan 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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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Jungle Jane
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Crafters Corner 2026
Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Valley Gardener
Jan 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost...
Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost heap where it's making successful attempts to take over the scrub behind my property in March it...
Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost heap where it's making successful attempts to take...
Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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cactus_girl
Jan 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.

eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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eatenbyweasels
Jan 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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cactus_girl
Jan 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?
Mystery solved. Thanks everyone
Mystery solved. Thanks everyone
Mystery solved. Thanks everyone
Mystery solved. Thanks everyone
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM, Identification Area
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Jungle Jane
Jan 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Electric cars.
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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Escarpment
Jan 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we...
Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we also have visits from badgers in this area and they kill hedgies. Some of the money I raise at my...
Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we also have visits from badgers in this area and they...
Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we...
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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hailbopp
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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Ladybird4
Jan 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Had a walk round today, very wet under foot, checked out the greenhouse all good in there, lots of snowdrops pushing through in various places. This time of year really shows the microclimates...
Had a walk round today, very wet under foot, checked out the greenhouse all good in there, lots of snowdrops pushing through in various places. This time of year really shows the microclimates around the garden, the only open snowdrop is in a spot that gets a couple of hours more sun than any...
Had a walk round today, very wet under foot, checked out the greenhouse all good in there, lots of snowdrops pushing through in various places. This time of year really shows the microclimates around the garden, the only open snowdrop is in a...
Had a walk round today, very wet under foot, checked out the greenhouse all good in there, lots of snowdrops pushing through in various places. This time of year really shows the microclimates...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:49 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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