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I am often puzzled by modern life.
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle of wine, which allows me to do my famous party...
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle...
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 22 23 24
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Selleri
Jan 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the...
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the recent storms and an extreme rarity. A larger version of our Ringed Plover.
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the recent storms and an extreme rarity. A larger version...
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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strongylodon
Jan 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
My Garden Progress
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing in the Middle of Plants, specifically Phlox.What is the Best way to Remove Grass when it is Growing...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing in the Middle of Plants, specifically Phlox.What...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 51 52 53
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Kevin Cowans
Jan 25, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too ). A bit of snowdrops.
Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too ). A bit of snowdrops.
Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too ). A bit of snowdrops.
Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too ). A bit of snowdrops.

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Alisa
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify ....
I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify . I've got to the top of the wall now coping stone just needs adding they weigh a ton I'll probably...
I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify . I've got to the top of the wall now coping stone...
I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify ....

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Perki
Jan 24, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 8 9 10
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Ladybird4
Jan 25, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Daphne - which variety to choose
I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the...
I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the planter! It is currently a life-line for a bee that seems to have insomnia this winter. Flowers in Winter...
I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the planter! It is currently a life-line for a bee that...
I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the...
Alisa, Jan 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Other Plants
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 25, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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What an eejit!
Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late summer and grown as a fodder crop for sheep which...
Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late...
Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
BB3, Jan 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
I can only remember a couple of times in my lifetime when we have had that amount of snow.
I can only remember a couple of times in my lifetime when we have had that amount of snow.
I can only remember a couple of times in my lifetime when we have had that amount of snow.
I can only remember a couple of times in my lifetime when we have had that amount of snow.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 38 39 40
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pete
Jan 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA...
Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA meant and were inundated with e-mails in return. TLA - Three Letter Acronyms. That further...
Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA meant and were inundated with e-mails in return. ...
Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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KT53
Jan 25, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM, Trees
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Philippa
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
After a few days stuck in the house, we braved the rain and went down to the seaside. OH’s interpretation of the rain radar was correct, and by the time we had finished our breakfast of coffee ...
After a few days stuck in the house, we braved the rain and went down to the seaside. OH’s interpretation of the rain radar was correct, and by the time we had finished our breakfast of coffee and pastries, the sun was out. We enjoyed the walk along the prom, and managed not to sprain anything...
After a few days stuck in the house, we braved the rain and went down to the seaside. OH’s interpretation of the rain radar was correct, and by the time we had finished our breakfast of coffee and pastries, the sun was out. We enjoyed the walk...
After a few days stuck in the house, we braved the rain and went down to the seaside. OH’s interpretation of the rain radar was correct, and by the time we had finished our breakfast of coffee ...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 25 26 27
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Ergates
Jan 25, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Hanglow
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Whaaattt?
And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive legacy for either the ordinary people of Afganistan,...
And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive...
And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 330 331 332
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ViewAhead
Jan 25, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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Logan
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Potted Blueberries and honeyberries experiences ?
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not...
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not tried yet as mine aren't particularly productive where they are. I keep meaning to move them and get...
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not tried yet as mine aren't particularly productive where...
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not...
glosmike, Feb 16, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her Saturday, i wonder if it was that, would it take...
Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her...
Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 4 5 6
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Logan
Jan 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Two in each pocket.
Two in each pocket.
Two in each pocket.
Two in each pocket.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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pete
Jan 24, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
One slice or two?
One slice or two?
One slice or two?
One slice or two?

shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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cactus_girl
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants
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Alisa
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:10 PM

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