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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...
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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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...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain...
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain holds off until I get back. Didn't do my exercises yesterday as the pain was too intense and I...
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain holds off until I get back. Didn't do my...
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Tui34
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Whaaattt?
But for a recipient to just give it away devalues it. When she won it, the BBC was all over her. Hrs of coverage, interviews, etc, all eulogising about the dawn of hope for Venezuela. And yet,...
But for a recipient to just give it away devalues it. When she won it, the BBC was all over her. Hrs of coverage, interviews, etc, all eulogising about the dawn of hope for Venezuela. And yet, a couple of weeks later, she hands it over to someone who has stated he is not interested in...
But for a recipient to just give it away devalues it. When she won it, the BBC was all over her. Hrs of coverage, interviews, etc, all eulogising about the dawn of hope for Venezuela. And yet, a couple of weeks later, she hands it over to...
But for a recipient to just give it away devalues it. When she won it, the BBC was all over her. Hrs of coverage, interviews, etc, all eulogising about the dawn of hope for Venezuela. And yet,...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 322 323 324
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Jan 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is 8f -13c and the plough has been by to get the snow on the street down to only around 2 or 3 centimeter, 1 inch. What is left on the ground is very crunchy, it is that cold! They say we're...
It is 8f -13c and the plough has been by to get the snow on the street down to only around 2 or 3 centimeter, 1 inch. What is left on the ground is very crunchy, it is that cold! They say we're going up to 24f -4c which will be really nice. But no sun is forecast for the near future.
It is 8f -13c and the plough has been by to get the snow on the street down to only around 2 or 3 centimeter, 1 inch. What is left on the ground is very crunchy, it is that cold! They say we're going up to 24f -4c which will be really nice. But...
It is 8f -13c and the plough has been by to get the snow on the street down to only around 2 or 3 centimeter, 1 inch. What is left on the ground is very crunchy, it is that cold! They say we're...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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CanadianLori
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
This may help @simone_in_wiltshire, I bought the cat deterrent version of this brand and it worked. They are quite pricey though!foxwatch-ultrasonic-fox-deterrent
This may help @simone_in_wiltshire, I bought the cat deterrent version of this brand and it worked. They are quite pricey though!foxwatch-ultrasonic-fox-deterrent
This may help @simone_in_wiltshire, I bought the cat deterrent version of this brand and it worked. They are quite pricey though!foxwatch-ultrasonic-fox-deterrent
This may help @simone_in_wiltshire, I bought the cat deterrent version of this brand and it worked. They are quite pricey though!foxwatch-ultrasonic-fox-deterrent
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:56 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 16, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
@stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious! 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! 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! 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! 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...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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CarolineL
Jan 16, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
As we already have a thread for Electric cars, would it be possible to create another thread just for Cars as, whilst informative/useful for those members considering buying , they do seem to be...
As we already have a thread for Electric cars, would it be possible to create another thread just for Cars as, whilst informative/useful for those members considering buying , they do seem to be taking over the Moan thread somewhat. Just a thought.
As we already have a thread for Electric cars, would it be possible to create another thread just for Cars as, whilst informative/useful for those members considering buying , they do seem to be taking over the Moan thread somewhat. Just a...
As we already have a thread for Electric cars, would it be possible to create another thread just for Cars as, whilst informative/useful for those members considering buying , they do seem to be...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Philippa
Jan 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Electric cars.
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago tho
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago...
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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Philippa
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t let them have human food much but they do like...
George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t...
George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3 4
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AuntyRach
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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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
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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I am often puzzled by modern life.
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just...
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just their natural chemicals. These days they are grown for the chemical galanthine which is used to make an...
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just their natural chemicals. These days they are grown for...
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Baalmaiden
Jan 16, 2026 at 2:14 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
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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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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What are we doing in the garden 2026
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general...
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general tidying I did some Rose pruning, the ones I could reach from the paths, and general tidying as well. .
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general tidying I did some Rose pruning, the ones I could...
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Allotment Boy
Jan 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM

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