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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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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
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What's your weather like 2026
A few sunny spells but mostly cloudy, felt cold in the wind even though it was 10c
A few sunny spells but mostly cloudy, felt cold in the wind even though it was 10c
A few sunny spells but mostly cloudy, felt cold in the wind even though it was 10c
A few sunny spells but mostly cloudy, felt cold in the wind even though it was 10c
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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pete
Jan 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Notwellygood
Jan 20, 2026 at 10:00 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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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
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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
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

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