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What's Looking Good January 2026
I hear that argument many times, makes you wonder how people in warmer countries manage to grow anything if that was the case. My attitude is that frost and cold probably kills off any predatory...
I hear that argument many times, makes you wonder how people in warmer countries manage to grow anything if that was the case. My attitude is that frost and cold probably kills off any predatory insects that would be able to deal with the pests, bearing in mind we are getting more and more...
I hear that argument many times, makes you wonder how people in warmer countries manage to grow anything if that was the case. My attitude is that frost and cold probably kills off any predatory insects that would be able to deal with the pests,...
I hear that argument many times, makes you wonder how people in warmer countries manage to grow anything if that was the case. My attitude is that frost and cold probably kills off any predatory...
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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pete
Jan 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Can anyone please tell me about these squashes
@Philippa Awesome! They sound great . I bet yours look greatBest wishes
@Philippa Awesome! They sound great . I bet yours look greatBest wishes
@Philippa Awesome! They sound great . I bet yours look greatBest wishes
@Philippa Awesome! They sound great . I bet yours look greatBest wishes
BobMcFish, Nov 21, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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BobMcFish
Jan 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Whaaattt?
My bro lives in the middle of nowhere in Queensland. Bare feet are de rigeur!
My bro lives in the middle of nowhere in Queensland. Bare feet are de rigeur!
My bro lives in the middle of nowhere in Queensland. Bare feet are de rigeur!
My bro lives in the middle of nowhere in Queensland. Bare feet are de rigeur!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 323 324 325
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Tidemark
Jan 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Please give them my sympathies. That is the very last place in Canada I would want to live. They are probably the only smart people in the whole city!
Please give them my sympathies. That is the very last place in Canada I would want to live. They are probably the only smart people in the whole city!
Please give them my sympathies. That is the very last place in Canada I would want to live. They are probably the only smart people in the whole city!
Please give them my sympathies. That is the very last place in Canada I would want to live. They are probably the only smart people in the whole city!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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CanadianLori
Jan 16, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Those that do buy new cars may be back on the moan thread .
Those that do buy new cars may be back on the moan thread .
Those that do buy new cars may be back on the moan thread .
Those that do buy new cars may be back on the moan thread .
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Plantminded
Jan 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Where to go and what can I expect
They have targeted frequencies, designed to target specific species (e.g., cats, foxes, rodents) with frequencies outside the hearing range of humans and most non-rodent pets like dogs and birds....
They have targeted frequencies, designed to target specific species (e.g., cats, foxes, rodents) with frequencies outside the hearing range of humans and most non-rodent pets like dogs and birds. For example, I bought the CATWatch deterrent as it is the only model approved by the RSPB, following...
They have targeted frequencies, designed to target specific species (e.g., cats, foxes, rodents) with frequencies outside the hearing range of humans and most non-rodent pets like dogs and birds. For example, I bought the CATWatch deterrent as it...
They have targeted frequencies, designed to target specific species (e.g., cats, foxes, rodents) with frequencies outside the hearing range of humans and most non-rodent pets like dogs and birds....
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Jan 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom. But.. I knew that a tree I had for ordered was going to be...
Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom. But.. I knew that a tree I had for ordered was going to be delivered.So before work, I quickly moved a vigorous rose to a pot, to create more space for the tree,...
Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom. But.. I knew that a tree I had for ordered was going to be delivered.So before work, I quickly moved a vigorous...
Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom. But.. I knew that a tree I had for ordered was going to be...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CostasK
Jan 16, 2026 at 7:41 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
Butler sinks and hypertufa
Oh definitely @Palustris ! I paid a fortune to have my cataracts dealt with last year, and I don't want any new problems!
Oh definitely @Palustris ! I paid a fortune to have my cataracts dealt with last year, and I don't want any new problems!
Oh definitely @Palustris ! I paid a fortune to have my cataracts dealt with last year, and I don't want any new problems!
Oh definitely @Palustris ! I paid a fortune to have my cataracts dealt with last year, and I don't want any new problems!
CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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CarolineL
Jan 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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
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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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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We've been out for lunch to a lovely pub near Chester, which had a half price offer on for mains. I had a really super piece of salmon, with crushed new potatoes and tenderstem in a white wine and...
We've been out for lunch to a lovely pub near Chester, which had a half price offer on for mains. I had a really super piece of salmon, with crushed new potatoes and tenderstem in a white wine and king prawn sauce. OH had an excellent pizza. They are repeating the offer next week, so we might...
We've been out for lunch to a lovely pub near Chester, which had a half price offer on for mains. I had a really super piece of salmon, with crushed new potatoes and tenderstem in a white wine and king prawn sauce. OH had an excellent pizza....
We've been out for lunch to a lovely pub near Chester, which had a half price offer on for mains. I had a really super piece of salmon, with crushed new potatoes and tenderstem in a white wine and...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Penny_Forthem
Jan 16, 2026 at 5:48 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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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
Click to watch
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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 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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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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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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