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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
  2. 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
  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's forecast high is 11C, a big change from yesterday's 5C.Very pleased to hear the your cold is...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's forecast high is 11C, a big change from yesterday's...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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    Badly_Maintained
    Jan 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
  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. 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
  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they...
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they shouldn't suffer from wind rock now.
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they shouldn't suffer from wind rock now.
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM
  7. 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
  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. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 320 321 322
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
  10. 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
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM
  12. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in...
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in upstate New York.
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in upstate New York.
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in...
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    wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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    hydrogardener
    Jan 10, 2026 at 1:49 AM
  13. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM
  14. Upsydaisy
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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
  15. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
  16. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was assessed by his master. He then became a journeyman...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of...
    GreenFingeredPete, Mar 12, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    NigelJ
    Jan 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
  17. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    Logan
    Jan 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
  18. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I have unfond memories of, after several days of rain, PE teacher going it's too wet to use the football pitches, so you're all doing cross country this afternoon, cries of "that's not fair sir",...
    I have unfond memories of, after several days of rain, PE teacher going it's too wet to use the football pitches, so you're all doing cross country this afternoon, cries of "that's not fair sir", "the dip will be flooded sir" response "tough" looks at the tallest lad and goes "shouldn't be above...
    I have unfond memories of, after several days of rain, PE teacher going it's too wet to use the football pitches, so you're all doing cross country this afternoon, cries of "that's not fair sir", "the dip will be flooded sir" response "tough"...
    I have unfond memories of, after several days of rain, PE teacher going it's too wet to use the football pitches, so you're all doing cross country this afternoon, cries of "that's not fair sir",...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
  19. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
  20. 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
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