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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...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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stephenprudence
Jan 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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...
BB3, Jan 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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JennyJB
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Fern tree problem
conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock
conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock
conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock
conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock
Paul Norfolk, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Adam I
Jan 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the...
Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the day before, some guests were stuck on the M5 North of Bristol and missed the service. Other family...
Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the day before, some guests were stuck on the M5 North...
Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 15 16 17
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Allotment Boy
Jan 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Electric cars.
I've never liked cruise control and beyond giving it a brief try, in all the cars I've had it with over the years, I've never used it. I will say that the voice control on the Volvo is...
I've never liked cruise control and beyond giving it a brief try, in all the cars I've had it with over the years, I've never used it. I will say that the voice control on the Volvo is surprisingly good - I don't use it a lot, but it is handy for setting the temperature as the alternative is to...
I've never liked cruise control and beyond giving it a brief try, in all the cars I've had it with over the years, I've never used it. I will say that the voice control on the Volvo is surprisingly good - I don't use it a lot, but it is handy...
I've never liked cruise control and beyond giving it a brief try, in all the cars I've had it with over the years, I've never used it. I will say that the voice control on the Volvo is...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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Fat Controller
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
As you know, summer here is usually a Thursday in June.
As you know, summer here is usually a Thursday in June.
As you know, summer here is usually a Thursday in June.
As you know, summer here is usually a Thursday in June.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 16 17 18
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Fat Controller
Jan 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but...
I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but colder, frosty start. Today it's greyer but milder, 6 C at the moment. Showers forecast for this...
I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but colder, frosty start. Today it's greyer but...
I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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JennyJB
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
Simone I would be very happy to send you some of our sparrows. We have a local population that has really boomed and I can regularly count over 50 in our front hedge. They get fed by all the...
Simone I would be very happy to send you some of our sparrows. We have a local population that has really boomed and I can regularly count over 50 in our front hedge. They get fed by all the neighbours but I'm like you and don't feed the birds myself. I have a love hate relationship with them. I...
Simone I would be very happy to send you some of our sparrows. We have a local population that has really boomed and I can regularly count over 50 in our front hedge. They get fed by all the neighbours but I'm like you and don't feed the birds...
Simone I would be very happy to send you some of our sparrows. We have a local population that has really boomed and I can regularly count over 50 in our front hedge. They get fed by all the...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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Ladybird4
Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
After my depressing winter that killed off the "just about to flower" echiums, I haven't tried them since.
After my depressing winter that killed off the "just about to flower" echiums, I haven't tried them since.
After my depressing winter that killed off the "just about to flower" echiums, I haven't tried them since.
After my depressing winter that killed off the "just about to flower" echiums, I haven't tried them since.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening
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CarolineL
Jan 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
@Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
@Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
@Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
@Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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CarolineL
Jan 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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...
Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM, Identification Area
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Thevictorian
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Crafters Corner 2026
I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it .
I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it .
I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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SherwoodArrow
Jan 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this year. I’ll buy them as long as available.
We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this...
We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Songbird
Jan 14, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Today's flowers (Cont)
Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.

Fof, Dec 20, 2025, Cacti and Succulents
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Fof
Jan 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
To sow or not to sow....
@RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
@RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
@RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
@RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
RoseBush, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM, Lawns
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CarolineL
Jan 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
programmes to watch
Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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mac12
Jan 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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359
NigelJ
Jan 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys.
Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys.
Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys.
Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3 4
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Victoria
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM

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