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  1. 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...
    Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM, Identification Area
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
  2. 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...
    BB3, Jan 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    JennyJB
    Jan 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is 6f -13c and we have about 6 inches of snow. The guessers say it will snow until Tuesday. There will be some brief breaks here and there. I assume that's so we can see when we're shoveling. :rolleyespink:
    It is 6f -13c and we have about 6 inches of snow. The guessers say it will snow until Tuesday. There will be some brief breaks here and there. I assume that's so we can see when we're shoveling. :rolleyespink:
    It is 6f -13c and we have about 6 inches of snow. The guessers say it will snow until Tuesday. There will be some brief breaks here and there. I assume that's so we can see when we're shoveling. :rolleyespink:
    It is 6f -13c and we have about 6 inches of snow. The guessers say it will snow until Tuesday. There will be some brief breaks here and there. I assume that's so we can see when we're shoveling. :rolleyespink:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
  4. pete
    Funny x 5

    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
  5. Plantminded
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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
  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I drive old petrol powered vehicles. I hope they last until I'm dead or have to surrender my licence to drive. One is a 2009 and the other a 2000. They have under 200k kilometers on them so I...
    I drive old petrol powered vehicles. I hope they last until I'm dead or have to surrender my licence to drive. One is a 2009 and the other a 2000. They have under 200k kilometers on them so I might just get lucky. :fingers crossed:
    I drive old petrol powered vehicles. I hope they last until I'm dead or have to surrender my licence to drive. One is a 2009 and the other a 2000. They have under 200k kilometers on them so I might just get lucky. :fingers crossed:
    I drive old petrol powered vehicles. I hope they last until I'm dead or have to surrender my licence to drive. One is a 2009 and the other a 2000. They have under 200k kilometers on them so I...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
  7. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Moi aussi! ;)
    Moi aussi! ;)
    Moi aussi! ;)
    Moi aussi! ;)
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 15, 2026 at 9:48 AM
  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    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
  9. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    There were quite a few recommendations for those ultra sonic devices which people found useful for deterring cats. Don't know whether they would work on foxes ? We do have a lot of Wood Pigeons...
    There were quite a few recommendations for those ultra sonic devices which people found useful for deterring cats. Don't know whether they would work on foxes ? We do have a lot of Wood Pigeons and Collared Doves and I have seen the Sparrowhawk take one of the doves and sit there plucking...
    There were quite a few recommendations for those ultra sonic devices which people found useful for deterring cats. Don't know whether they would work on foxes ? We do have a lot of Wood Pigeons and Collared Doves and I have seen the...
    There were quite a few recommendations for those ultra sonic devices which people found useful for deterring cats. Don't know whether they would work on foxes ? We do have a lot of Wood Pigeons...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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    Philippa
    Jan 15, 2026 at 12:54 PM
  10. JWK
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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
  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
  12. 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:
    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
  13. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    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
  14. 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...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    stephenprudence
    Jan 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM
  15. Logan

    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
  16. JWK
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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 :biggrin:.
    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 :biggrin:.
    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...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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    SherwoodArrow
    Jan 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
  17. JWK
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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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    541
    Songbird
    Jan 14, 2026 at 1:27 PM
  18. Fof
    Like x 3

    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.
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    Fof, Dec 20, 2025, Cacti and Succulents
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    Fof
    Jan 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
  19. RoseBush

    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
  20. Logan

    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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    48
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    1,800
    mac12
    Jan 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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