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What's your weather like 2026
All the types of rain so far today - at least it was on the light side for when I was driving.Tomorrow looks a bit better…
All the types of rain so far today - at least it was on the light side for when I was driving.Tomorrow looks a bit better…
All the types of rain so far today - at least it was on the light side for when I was driving.Tomorrow looks a bit better…
All the types of rain so far today - at least it was on the light side for when I was driving.Tomorrow looks a bit better…
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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AuntyRach
Jan 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Where to go and what can I expect
Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck
Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck
Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck
Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Philippa
Jan 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Chillies 2026
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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CanadianLori
Jan 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use...
Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use the Polo for, though if we're feeling frugal we do take it further afield, but it's not as...
Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use the Polo for, though if we're feeling frugal we do...
Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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Allotment Boy
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:55 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
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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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
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon all.I've been unpacking and wrapping presents.We also went out to fill the car with diesel to go to daughter Gaby's on Saturday.This morning was sunny and mild, would have...
Good afternoon all.I've been unpacking and wrapping presents.We also went out to fill the car with diesel to go to daughter Gaby's on Saturday.This morning was sunny and mild, would have been good for gardening but I'm too busy with homecoming then going away for the weekend.
Good afternoon all.I've been unpacking and wrapping presents.We also went out to fill the car with diesel to go to daughter Gaby's on Saturday.This morning was sunny and mild, would have been good for gardening but I'm too busy with...
Good afternoon all.I've been unpacking and wrapping presents.We also went out to fill the car with diesel to go to daughter Gaby's on Saturday.This morning was sunny and mild, would have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 15 16 17
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Busy-Lizzie
Jan 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Electric cars.
I'm still with a manual handbrake and I know someone who lost a lot of money returning a car he bought with one of the new fangled ones. I think I'd really struggle to drive a modern car, only...
I'm still with a manual handbrake and I know someone who lost a lot of money returning a car he bought with one of the new fangled ones. I think I'd really struggle to drive a modern car, only drove an automatic once and nearly put myself through the windscreen at the first attempt.My car has...
I'm still with a manual handbrake and I know someone who lost a lot of money returning a car he bought with one of the new fangled ones. I think I'd really struggle to drive a modern car, only drove an automatic once and nearly put myself through...
I'm still with a manual handbrake and I know someone who lost a lot of money returning a car he bought with one of the new fangled ones. I think I'd really struggle to drive a modern car, only...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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pete
Jan 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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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
My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening
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pete
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have...
Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have kniphofia Christmas Cheer, snowdrops, eranthis and cyclamen in flower. All my herbaceous plants...
Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have kniphofia Christmas Cheer, snowdrops, eranthis and...
Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have...
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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CarolineL
Jan 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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
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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Alisa
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:10 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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NigelJ
Jan 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM

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