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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @Tidemark I thought there was something (sorry don't know the name) that was prescription only. Has he spoken to his GP?
    @Tidemark I thought there was something (sorry don't know the name) that was prescription only. Has he spoken to his GP?
    @Tidemark I thought there was something (sorry don't know the name) that was prescription only. Has he spoken to his GP?
    @Tidemark I thought there was something (sorry don't know the name) that was prescription only. Has he spoken to his GP?
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 323 324 325
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    katecat58
    Jan 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months...
    Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months before Christmas.:roflol:
    Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months before Christmas.:roflol:
    Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    pete
    Jan 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
    Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
    Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
    Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    pete
    Jan 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
  4. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    Given the time of year I'd certainly chance that one @BobMcFishI still have several bottle gourds which I grew some 30 years ago. Dried properly all you have left inside are just the...
    Given the time of year I'd certainly chance that one @BobMcFishI still have several bottle gourds which I grew some 30 years ago. Dried properly all you have left inside are just the seeds......... they will rattle when you shake the gourd. The markings remaining on the golden coloured...
    Given the time of year I'd certainly chance that one @BobMcFishI still have several bottle gourds which I grew some 30 years ago. Dried properly all you have left inside are just the seeds......... they will rattle when you shake the gourd....
    Given the time of year I'd certainly chance that one @BobMcFishI still have several bottle gourds which I grew some 30 years ago. Dried properly all you have left inside are just the...
    BobMcFish, Nov 21, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Philippa
    Jan 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
  5. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the...
    I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the other side. The neighbour doesn’t want chicken wire, which I understand.
    I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the other side. The neighbour doesn’t want chicken...
    I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general...
    At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general tidying I did some Rose pruning, the ones I could reach from the paths, and general tidying as well. .
    At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general tidying I did some Rose pruning, the ones I could...
    At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
  7. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just...
    I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just their natural chemicals. These days they are grown for the chemical galanthine which is used to make an...
    I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just their natural chemicals. These days they are grown for...
    I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just...
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    Baalmaiden
    Jan 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM
  8. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    That is what I did. Grandma and eggs comes to mind, but it is worth saying that goggles are a necessity, as the glaze from the sink is not nice in the eyes.
    That is what I did. Grandma and eggs comes to mind, but it is worth saying that goggles are a necessity, as the glaze from the sink is not nice in the eyes.
    That is what I did. Grandma and eggs comes to mind, but it is worth saying that goggles are a necessity, as the glaze from the sink is not nice in the eyes.
    That is what I did. Grandma and eggs comes to mind, but it is worth saying that goggles are a necessity, as the glaze from the sink is not nice in the eyes.
    CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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    Palustris
    Jan 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
  9. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    CostasK, Jan 2, 2026, Trees ... 2
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    Victoria
    Jan 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
  10. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t let them have human food much but they do like...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3 4
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
  11. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain...
    Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain holds off until I get back. Didn't do my exercises yesterday as the pain was too intense and I...
    Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain holds off until I get back. Didn't do my...
    Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain...
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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    Tui34
    Jan 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
  12. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago tho :biggrin:
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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    Philippa
    Jan 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
  13. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had...
    I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had bedding fuchsia's flowering until the recent snow but there isn't a lot else looking happy in the...
    I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had bedding fuchsia's flowering until the recent snow...
    I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had...
    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
  14. ArmyAirForce
    Like x 3

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The other Jeep was fine, but the broken one wasn't just...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
    ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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    ArmyAirForce
    Jan 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
  15. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

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    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Logan
    Jan 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
  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 ... 5 6 7
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 16, 2026 at 6:50 AM
  17. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural...
    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural Nottinghamshire who did. He just cut them down and mulched over winter.
    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural Nottinghamshire who did. He just cut them down and mulched...
    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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    CarolineL
    Jan 16, 2026 at 6:36 AM
  18. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    Golarne
    Jan 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
  19. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    Paul Norfolk, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Philippa
    Jan 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
  20. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    603
    Alisa
    Jan 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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