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Latest moan from you and me 2026
My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 19 20 21
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Thevictorian
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place 2026
A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while.
A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while.
A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while.
A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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Selleri
Jan 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy with a chance of light showers and light winds from the east temp 7c feels like 5c
Cloudy with a chance of light showers and light winds from the east temp 7c feels like 5c
Cloudy with a chance of light showers and light winds from the east temp 7c feels like 5c
Cloudy with a chance of light showers and light winds from the east temp 7c feels like 5c
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
I keep getting reminders to update my iPad, but too scared to do so. Now I know why!
I keep getting reminders to update my iPad, but too scared to do so. Now I know why!
I keep getting reminders to update my iPad, but too scared to do so. Now I know why!
I keep getting reminders to update my iPad, but too scared to do so. Now I know why!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Ergates
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Improving drainage help
I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had...
I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had been cultivated before were fine with one spade deep.Clay is great once improved, everything, in...
I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had been cultivated before were fine with one spade...
I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Selleri
Jan 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution,...
Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but they'll hopefully keep the gravel in place and the aesthetics will hopefully be improved by...
Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but they'll hopefully keep the gravel in place and...
Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution,...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Selleri
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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All things automotive
Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a...
Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a chance on one and simply give it a booting down the motorway once every couple of weeks... but then,...
Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a chance on one and simply give it a booting down the...
Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a...
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Fat Controller
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the...
Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the leaves off the path up the garden, enough to completely fill a green bin. Now the path is cleared, I...
Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the leaves off the path up the garden, enough to...
Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ergates
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Whaaattt?
This no longer a case of Whaaattt??? Why not let’s have a new thread called “Oh, him again”. Nothing more wounding to the pride than being seen as a total bore.
This no longer a case of Whaaattt??? Why not let’s have a new thread called “Oh, him again”. Nothing more wounding to the pride than being seen as a total bore.
This no longer a case of Whaaattt??? Why not let’s have a new thread called “Oh, him again”. Nothing more wounding to the pride than being seen as a total bore.
This no longer a case of Whaaattt??? Why not let’s have a new thread called “Oh, him again”. Nothing more wounding to the pride than being seen as a total bore.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 324 325 326
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Tidemark
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With closing that route, they have to take a different...
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With...
I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Can anyone please tell me about these squashes
could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped
could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped
could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped
could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped
BobMcFish, Nov 21, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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Adam I
Jan 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Butler sinks and hypertufa
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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katecat58
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:41 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 18, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Victoria
Jan 18, 2026 at 8:36 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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A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Tidemark
Jan 16, 2026 at 7:53 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
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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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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