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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in this vein.)Another neighbour passed away after a long illness last week. She was a relatively...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in this vein.)Another neighbour passed away after a...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Badly_Maintained
Jan 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Things you always say wrong
Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with...
Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with them and often find myself no wiser at the end of the bulletin. There was quite an interesting...
Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with them and often find myself no wiser at the end of...
Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with...
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Philippa
Jan 19, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight...
Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight Fri-Sat), brightened up for an hour or so in the afternoon and then finished with thick fog in the...
Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight Fri-Sat), brightened up for an hour or so in the...
Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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JennyJB
Jan 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 20 21 22
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Ergates
Jan 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should...
I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should dry up quickly too? I have a bucket with sand in that I use to pour on top of seeds in their soil...
I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should dry up quickly too? I have a bucket with sand in...
I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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CanadianLori
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Plant not doing good
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
Alan Aldred, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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markharry66
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Oh, him again.
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Tidemark, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Macraignil
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Allotment Boy
Jan 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
programmes to watch
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Whaaattt?
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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pete
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Acanthus pruning
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Simon Peake, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Simon Peake
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Improving drainage help
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork through the soil, and repeat it, until the soil...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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All things automotive
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k approx miles a year, the emission regulations are...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Perki
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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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