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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 43 44 45
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    cactus_girl
    Jan 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
  2. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks better on neutral to acid conditions. Mine are...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
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    Alisa, Jan 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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    Mrs Hillard
    Jan 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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    pete
    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:58 AM
  4. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need...
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need more attention, but I like a challenge :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need more attention, but I like a challenge :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need...
    Plantminded, Jan 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Jan 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
  5. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    Alisa
    Jan 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    pete
    Jan 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
  7. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    stephenprudence
    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
  8. 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 ... 9 10 11
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    Bluejayway
    Jan 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM
  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime version. The night time tablets didn’t have the caffeine. I did try to find some phenylephrine to...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime version. The night time tablets didn’t have the...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 27 28 29
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    Ergates
    Jan 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    Logan
    Jan 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 331 332 333
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    KT53
    Jan 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
  12. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are millions of over 70s required to do regular updates.
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 14 15 16
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    ViewAhead
    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM
  14. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Michael Hewett, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM, Computer Corner
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    Michael Hewett
    Jan 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM
  15. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    hailbopp
    Jan 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM
  17. plantgirl

    Lilac

    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    plantgirl, Jan 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM, Other Plants
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    plantgirl
    Jan 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
  18. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing plants that don't fit the type then the variety gradually wanders away until as in the case of...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing plants that don't fit the type then the variety...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing...
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    NigelJ
    Jan 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
  19. BB3
    Funny x 9

    What an eejit!

    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    BB3, Jan 21, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    BB3
    Jan 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
  20. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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