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  1. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered,...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
  2. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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    waterbut
    Jan 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    Logan
    Jan 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
  4. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    No, they are better with naked eye, sort of colourful clouds but obviously not clouds. There's no humidity involved as with coloured clouds that take their shades from droplets reflecting light,...
    No, they are better with naked eye, sort of colourful clouds but obviously not clouds. There's no humidity involved as with coloured clouds that take their shades from droplets reflecting light, it's the air itself that takes colour, shapes and movement.They are best when seen outdoors, then...
    No, they are better with naked eye, sort of colourful clouds but obviously not clouds. There's no humidity involved as with coloured clouds that take their shades from droplets reflecting light, it's the air itself that takes colour, shapes and...
    No, they are better with naked eye, sort of colourful clouds but obviously not clouds. There's no humidity involved as with coloured clouds that take their shades from droplets reflecting light,...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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    Selleri
    Jan 20, 2026 at 7:58 PM
  6. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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    Baalmaiden
    Jan 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  7. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    Jiffy
    Jan 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
  8. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my weight any good.
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my...
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Ergates
    Jan 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    After a fairly pleasant and sunny morning the winds got up and the sun went in. Then it was rather chilly. Felt like 2c. The winds have died down now and heavy rain is setting in.
    After a fairly pleasant and sunny morning the winds got up and the sun went in. Then it was rather chilly. Felt like 2c. The winds have died down now and heavy rain is setting in.
    After a fairly pleasant and sunny morning the winds got up and the sun went in. Then it was rather chilly. Felt like 2c. The winds have died down now and heavy rain is setting in.
    After a fairly pleasant and sunny morning the winds got up and the sun went in. Then it was rather chilly. Felt like 2c. The winds have died down now and heavy rain is setting in.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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    cactus_girl
    Jan 20, 2026 at 10:52 PM
  10. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Looks good @Ladybird4 but don't be surprised if the bush starts to wilt in the next few days and perhaps water it in a few days time if you don't have any rain.Fingers crossed it survives and...
    Looks good @Ladybird4 but don't be surprised if the bush starts to wilt in the next few days and perhaps water it in a few days time if you don't have any rain.Fingers crossed it survives and blooms for you.
    Looks good @Ladybird4 but don't be surprised if the bush starts to wilt in the next few days and perhaps water it in a few days time if you don't have any rain.Fingers crossed it survives and blooms for you.
    Looks good @Ladybird4 but don't be surprised if the bush starts to wilt in the next few days and perhaps water it in a few days time if you don't have any rain.Fingers crossed it survives and...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 20 21 22
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    lizzie27
    Jan 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
  11. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 11 12 13
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Jan 20, 2026 at 10:42 PM
  12. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3 4
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    Victoria
    Jan 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM
  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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    Ergates
    Jan 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
  14. Selleri
    Funny x 3

    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    LG_
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
  15. 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 ... 6 7 8
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    Notwellygood
    Jan 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
  16. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
  17. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    BB3
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  18. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    roders, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM, Computer Corner
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    roders
    Jan 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
  19. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Jan 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
  20. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM, Trees
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    TheMadHedger
    Jan 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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