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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
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
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 34 35 36
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Scroggin
Jan 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Good morning all, sleet / drizzle and a moderate breeze temp 2c to 10c Precipitation 82% Sunrise 8.14 Sunset 16.18
Good morning all, sleet / drizzle and a moderate breeze temp 2c to 10c Precipitation 82% Sunrise 8.14 Sunset 16.18
Good morning all, sleet / drizzle and a moderate breeze temp 2c to 10c Precipitation 82% Sunrise 8.14 Sunset 16.18
Good morning all, sleet / drizzle and a moderate breeze temp 2c to 10c Precipitation 82% Sunrise 8.14 Sunset 16.18
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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Logan
Jan 11, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and...
Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and tubes of various hand creams on the upper shelf of the wardrobe.But, as my friends know of the...
Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and tubes of various hand creams on the upper shelf of...
Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Selleri
Jan 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Fuchsia microphylla
Fuchsia microphylla
Fuchsia microphylla
Fuchsia microphylla

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
When OH changed the pollen filter in our old car, he found it neatly packed with nuts and seeds from the garden! We are now very careful to keep our newer car in the garage when not in use!
When OH changed the pollen filter in our old car, he found it neatly packed with nuts and seeds from the garden! We are now very careful to keep our newer car in the garage when not in use!
When OH changed the pollen filter in our old car, he found it neatly packed with nuts and seeds from the garden! We are now very careful to keep our newer car in the garage when not in use!
When OH changed the pollen filter in our old car, he found it neatly packed with nuts and seeds from the garden! We are now very careful to keep our newer car in the garage when not in use!
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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Ergates
Jan 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Whaaattt?
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine!
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine!
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine!
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 320 321 322
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ViewAhead
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
That is the reward you deserve, @Michael Hewett . A cat needs to be trained from the beginning to hold still when the claws are cut. If they aren't trained, no chance to get it learned later on I...
That is the reward you deserve, @Michael Hewett . A cat needs to be trained from the beginning to hold still when the claws are cut. If they aren't trained, no chance to get it learned later on I would say.I took care of two cats in my life over a period of 28 years. My first cat loved me from...
That is the reward you deserve, @Michael Hewett . A cat needs to be trained from the beginning to hold still when the claws are cut. If they aren't trained, no chance to get it learned later on I would say.I took care of two cats in my life...
That is the reward you deserve, @Michael Hewett . A cat needs to be trained from the beginning to hold still when the claws are cut. If they aren't trained, no chance to get it learned later on I...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 11, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Brugmansia
That’s a wow from me
That’s a wow from me
That’s a wow from me
That’s a wow from me
Victoria, Jun 2, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 5 6 7
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Spruce
Jan 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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
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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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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Flumpy
Jan 10, 2026 at 7:37 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
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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
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
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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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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Ergates
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM

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