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I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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CarolineL
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Whaaattt?
His "in mitigation" claim of recent bereavement sounds very odd considering he's been accused of various forms of animal abuse over a number of years.
His "in mitigation" claim of recent bereavement sounds very odd considering he's been accused of various forms of animal abuse over a number of years.
His "in mitigation" claim of recent bereavement sounds very odd considering he's been accused of various forms of animal abuse over a number of years.
His "in mitigation" claim of recent bereavement sounds very odd considering he's been accused of various forms of animal abuse over a number of years.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 321 322 323
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Philippa
Jan 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Good growth though @pete
Good growth though @pete
Good growth though @pete
Good growth though @pete
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening
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CarolineL
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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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 ....
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 . 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 . 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 ....
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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Plantminded
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the...
That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the thresholds.
That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the thresholds.
That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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Fat Controller
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Victoria
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures
Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures
Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures
Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 15, 2026 at 4:37 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
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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I am often puzzled by modern life.
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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pete
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We've had a strange day. It started with defrosting the car so we could drive to the car testing centre in our county town for the NCT (MOT equivalent). It eventually occurred to us that we'd...
We've had a strange day. It started with defrosting the car so we could drive to the car testing centre in our county town for the NCT (MOT equivalent). It eventually occurred to us that we'd been waiting rather a long time for our name to be called, to find out if the car had passed or not,...
We've had a strange day. It started with defrosting the car so we could drive to the car testing centre in our county town for the NCT (MOT equivalent). It eventually occurred to us that we'd been waiting rather a long time for our name to be...
We've had a strange day. It started with defrosting the car so we could drive to the car testing centre in our county town for the NCT (MOT equivalent). It eventually occurred to us that we'd...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 15 16 17
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Liriodendron
Jan 15, 2026 at 5:34 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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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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

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