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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We've had a very successful and informative morning, visiting 2 local window/door companies, both of whom come highly recommended. There's a mind boggling array of designs, locks, 'hardware',...
    We've had a very successful and informative morning, visiting 2 local window/door companies, both of whom come highly recommended. There's a mind boggling array of designs, locks, 'hardware', colours, glass patterns....the list goes on. I think it safer to say we know what we don't want! We've...
    We've had a very successful and informative morning, visiting 2 local window/door companies, both of whom come highly recommended. There's a mind boggling array of designs, locks, 'hardware', colours, glass patterns....the list goes on. I think...
    We've had a very successful and informative morning, visiting 2 local window/door companies, both of whom come highly recommended. There's a mind boggling array of designs, locks, 'hardware',...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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    Penny_Forthem
    Jan 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.Errr, maybe see what Putin says first, I think he stated long ago NATO troops would one of his red...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.Errr, maybe see what Putin says first, I think he...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 318 319 320
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    pete
    Jan 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
  3. JWK
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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
  4. hailbopp

    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
  5. markharry66

    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 -
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    markharry66, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM, Tropical Gardening
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    Pete8
    Jan 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
  6. JWK
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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
  7. TheMadHedger

    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
  8. Bear

    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...
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    Bear, Jan 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM, Other Plants
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    Esoxlucius
    Jan 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM
  9. Jungle Jane

    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...
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    Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM, Edible Gardening
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    Jungle Jane
    Jan 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM
  10. JWK
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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
  11. Selleri
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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
  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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    JWK
    Jan 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
  13. eatenbyweasels
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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.
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    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    eatenbyweasels
    Jan 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  14. Jungle Jane

    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
  15. pete
    Funny x 5

    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
  16. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
  17. Logan

    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
  18. JWK
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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
  19. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  20. JWK
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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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