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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I've with you at the rear of the guard,I submit readings once a month. Quite sufficient for them to bill me accurately.
I've with you at the rear of the guard,I submit readings once a month. Quite sufficient for them to bill me accurately.
I've with you at the rear of the guard,I submit readings once a month. Quite sufficient for them to bill me accurately.
I've with you at the rear of the guard,I submit readings once a month. Quite sufficient for them to bill me accurately.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 19 20 21
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
@Michael Hewett that was very nice for you.
@Michael Hewett that was very nice for you.
@Michael Hewett that was very nice for you.
@Michael Hewett that was very nice for you.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Logan
Jan 17, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Whaaattt?
Just threatening the American people with yet more tariffs. Did they ever get the $2000 he was promising to refund everyone? (although they still haven’t realised it’s a refund, they think foreign...
Just threatening the American people with yet more tariffs. Did they ever get the $2000 he was promising to refund everyone? (although they still haven’t realised it’s a refund, they think foreign countries have given that money to the US government!)
Just threatening the American people with yet more tariffs. Did they ever get the $2000 he was promising to refund everyone? (although they still haven’t realised it’s a refund, they think foreign countries have given that money to the US...
Just threatening the American people with yet more tariffs. Did they ever get the $2000 he was promising to refund everyone? (although they still haven’t realised it’s a refund, they think foreign...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 324 325 326
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Ergates
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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All things automotive
When my car was in for service on year they lent me a 3 cylinder Micra. Sounded like somebody shaking a bag of spanners on tickover, and like somebody shaking a bad of spanners very hard when...
When my car was in for service on year they lent me a 3 cylinder Micra. Sounded like somebody shaking a bag of spanners on tickover, and like somebody shaking a bad of spanners very hard when driving it.
When my car was in for service on year they lent me a 3 cylinder Micra. Sounded like somebody shaking a bag of spanners on tickover, and like somebody shaking a bad of spanners very hard when driving it.
When my car was in for service on year they lent me a 3 cylinder Micra. Sounded like somebody shaking a bag of spanners on tickover, and like somebody shaking a bad of spanners very hard when...
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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KT53
Jan 17, 2026 at 9:30 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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190
katecat58
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:41 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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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning everyone. My goodness @Penny_Forthem - you went to ALDI?? Be still my beating heart! I can see drops of water on my windows so I think it may be drizzling outside - I'll know...
Good morning everyone. My goodness @Penny_Forthem - you went to ALDI?? Be still my beating heart! I can see drops of water on my windows so I think it may be drizzling outside - I'll know better when it gets light and this might thwart my plans for that garden tidy up I've been threatening...
Good morning everyone. My goodness @Penny_Forthem - you went to ALDI?? Be still my beating heart! I can see drops of water on my windows so I think it may be drizzling outside - I'll know better when it gets light and this might thwart my...
Good morning everyone. My goodness @Penny_Forthem - you went to ALDI?? Be still my beating heart! I can see drops of water on my windows so I think it may be drizzling outside - I'll know...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:37 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
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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
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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
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
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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
Good morning all, light rain and light winds temp 5c to 8c Precipitation 70% Sunrise 8.08 Sunset 16.29
Good morning all, light rain and light winds temp 5c to 8c Precipitation 70% Sunrise 8.08 Sunset 16.29
Good morning all, light rain and light winds temp 5c to 8c Precipitation 70% Sunrise 8.08 Sunset 16.29
Good morning all, light rain and light winds temp 5c to 8c Precipitation 70% Sunrise 8.08 Sunset 16.29
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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Logan
Jan 18, 2026 at 5:00 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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156
Selleri
Jan 17, 2026 at 5:18 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
I continued removing broken branches and plants in the garden. I left the seeds for the birds and hope that some seeds in one corner with Echinacea will germinate, which they do easily. I took...
I continued removing broken branches and plants in the garden. I left the seeds for the birds and hope that some seeds in one corner with Echinacea will germinate, which they do easily. I took some pictures of what I noticed.The first Anemone plants flower and it's looking good for the...
I continued removing broken branches and plants in the garden. I left the seeds for the birds and hope that some seeds in one corner with Echinacea will germinate, which they do easily. I took some pictures of what I noticed.The first Anemone...
I continued removing broken branches and plants in the garden. I left the seeds for the birds and hope that some seeds in one corner with Echinacea will germinate, which they do easily. I took...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 18, 2026 at 4:17 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

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