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Butler sinks and hypertufa
You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside...
You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside the greenhouse and planting a cactus garden in it, but I am going to leave it looking like what it is.
You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside the greenhouse and planting a cactus garden in...
You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside...
CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Michael Hewett
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:37 AM
New year, new garden tweak
You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. Enjoy.
You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. Enjoy.
You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. Enjoy.
You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. Enjoy.
CostasK, Jan 2, 2026, Trees ... 2
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Victoria
Jan 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Whaaattt?
I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived...
I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived over a 1000 years ago.
I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived over a 1000 years ago.
I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 324 325 326
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NigelJ
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Fat Controller
Jan 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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NigelJ
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:41 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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Where to go and what can I expect
There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear...
There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear it. I’ve seen blackbirds eating worms about a foot away from my CATWatch deterrent quite happily.
There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear it. I’ve seen blackbirds eating worms about a...
There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Jan 17, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
This sarcococca is also in the back garden - very near to the back door. Still got last year's berries on it - the blackbirds have probably been deterred by Cricket. Again the most wonderful of...
This sarcococca is also in the back garden - very near to the back door. Still got last year's berries on it - the blackbirds have probably been deterred by Cricket. Again the most wonderful of perfumes.
This sarcococca is also in the back garden - very near to the back door. Still got last year's berries on it - the blackbirds have probably been deterred by Cricket. Again the most wonderful of perfumes.
This sarcococca is also in the back garden - very near to the back door. Still got last year's berries on it - the blackbirds have probably been deterred by Cricket. Again the most wonderful of...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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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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What's Looking Good January 2026
in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits here and blackbirds they just got used to eating...
in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits...
in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Adam I
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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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
YouTube mega thread
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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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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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Ladybird4
Jan 17, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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stephenprudence
Jan 16, 2026 at 8:45 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
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.
Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Tidemark
Jan 16, 2026 at 7:12 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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142
Thevictorian
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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