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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We were visiting friends yesterday and they had a car on their drive under a complete cover. I asked what it was and they said they had just bought a Maserati Quattroporte because owning a...
    We were visiting friends yesterday and they had a car on their drive under a complete cover. I asked what it was and they said they had just bought a Maserati Quattroporte because owning a Maserati had always been on her bucket list. They went on to explain they got it for a very good price,...
    We were visiting friends yesterday and they had a car on their drive under a complete cover. I asked what it was and they said they had just bought a Maserati Quattroporte because owning a Maserati had always been on her bucket list. They went...
    We were visiting friends yesterday and they had a car on their drive under a complete cover. I asked what it was and they said they had just bought a Maserati Quattroporte because owning a...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
    Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
    Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
    Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Last week when I had new smart meters fitted, a couple of days after the engineer had gone I noticed that he had left a serious looking notice stating that the connecting pipework could be unsafe...
    Last week when I had new smart meters fitted, a couple of days after the engineer had gone I noticed that he had left a serious looking notice stating that the connecting pipework could be unsafe and needed bonding, please watch this video, phone this number. I did this and arranged for an...
    Last week when I had new smart meters fitted, a couple of days after the engineer had gone I noticed that he had left a serious looking notice stating that the connecting pipework could be unsafe and needed bonding, please watch this video, phone...
    Last week when I had new smart meters fitted, a couple of days after the engineer had gone I noticed that he had left a serious looking notice stating that the connecting pipework could be unsafe...
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  4. 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...
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  5. ArmyAirForce
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    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...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Thank you I'm sorry too. They live 5 to 6 hours from us. We saw them early October on our way to England. My daughter is a bit under half way half way, 2 hours for us, 3 hours from son, more or less.
    Thank you I'm sorry too. They live 5 to 6 hours from us. We saw them early October on our way to England. My daughter is a bit under half way half way, 2 hours for us, 3 hours from son, more or less.
    Thank you I'm sorry too. They live 5 to 6 hours from us. We saw them early October on our way to England. My daughter is a bit under half way half way, 2 hours for us, 3 hours from son, more or less.
    Thank you I'm sorry too. They live 5 to 6 hours from us. We saw them early October on our way to England. My daughter is a bit under half way half way, 2 hours for us, 3 hours from son, more or less.
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  7. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera....
    Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera. And in the lawn and flowerbeds the mole are dreadfull, but at the moment they must be asleep.I...
    Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera. And in the lawn and flowerbeds the mole are...
    Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera....
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  9. JWK
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  10. 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...
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  11. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:....
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:. Mine are always set at the same temperature which suits me, the driver. Any passengers wanting...
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:. Mine are always set at the same temperature which...
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:....
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  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
    They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
    They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
    They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
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  13. 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.
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  14. 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.
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  15. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
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  16. 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...
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  17. BB3

    A word to the wise

    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used to spit out (you didn't have to display it but you...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
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  18. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it, those that don't are new and will fruit later. In...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it,...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
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  19. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
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