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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. 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
  3. 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
  4. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Jan 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
  5. Fat Controller

    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
  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have...
    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have another in France. We'll be with my sister for one night and in a hotel in France for another night....
    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have another in France. We'll be with my sister for one...
    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Jan 11, 2026 at 7:49 AM
  7. 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
  8. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t...
    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t find work and life looked so sad. We were best mates. She didn’t care how small my flat was, or...
    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t find work and life looked so sad. We were best...
    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
  9. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    Victoria, Jun 2, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 5 6 7
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    Victoria
    Jan 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Allex50
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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
  13. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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    Flumpy
    Jan 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
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