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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Foggy 8c. A bit of sun forecast later
    Foggy 8c. A bit of sun forecast later
    Foggy 8c. A bit of sun forecast later
    Foggy 8c. A bit of sun forecast later
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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    JWK
    Jan 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
  2. Plantminded
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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
  3. JWK
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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
  4. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    It is not really an issue one way or the other. It might avoid the new growth getting a bit frosted if you leave as is until the risk of frost is past or prune off the old growth now. Acanthus is...
    It is not really an issue one way or the other. It might avoid the new growth getting a bit frosted if you leave as is until the risk of frost is past or prune off the old growth now. Acanthus is very hardy. I grow a fairly hefty clump which survived going down to -18 oC some years back.
    It is not really an issue one way or the other. It might avoid the new growth getting a bit frosted if you leave as is until the risk of frost is past or prune off the old growth now. Acanthus is very hardy. I grow a fairly hefty clump which...
    It is not really an issue one way or the other. It might avoid the new growth getting a bit frosted if you leave as is until the risk of frost is past or prune off the old growth now. Acanthus is...
    Simon Peake, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    hailbopp
    Jan 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM
  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 18, 2026 at 9:13 AM
  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think it would be a massive help to both the USA and the rest of the world if someone would take Trump’s computer off him at bedtime, and not let him have it back until the morning, when some...
    I think it would be a massive help to both the USA and the rest of the world if someone would take Trump’s computer off him at bedtime, and not let him have it back until the morning, when some grown ups are around to keep an eye on him.
    I think it would be a massive help to both the USA and the rest of the world if someone would take Trump’s computer off him at bedtime, and not let him have it back until the morning, when some grown ups are around to keep an eye on him.
    I think it would be a massive help to both the USA and the rest of the world if someone would take Trump’s computer off him at bedtime, and not let him have it back until the morning, when some...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 324 325 326
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    Ergates
    Jan 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM
  7. Fat Controller
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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
  8. CarolineL

    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
  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  10. Loofah
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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
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  12. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Jan 17, 2026 at 7:34 PM
  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    LollipopsA short video
    LollipopsA short video
    LollipopsA short video
    LollipopsA short video
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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    burnie
    Jan 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
  14. BobMcFish

    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 :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    BobMcFish, Nov 21, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    Adam I
    Jan 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
  15. JWK
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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. :biggrin:
    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. :biggrin:
    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. :biggrin:
    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. :biggrin:
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Selleri
    Jan 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
  16. kristie davies

    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
  17. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 18, 2026 at 6:40 AM
  18. JWK
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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
  19. Tidemark
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

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    Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    Tidemark
    Jan 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
  20. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    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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