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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
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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
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 Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full...
Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full week before being emptied but the bin rarely gets full tbh. Food waste is a faff and in the Summer...
Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full week before being emptied but the bin rarely gets...
Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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AuntyRach
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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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
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
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
A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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burnie
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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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
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
I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to...
I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone happy.
I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone...
I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to...
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Alisa
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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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
If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though...
If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though as the roots will get hotter in summer and may also need winter protection.
If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though as the roots will get hotter in summer and may...
If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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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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