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  1. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    I see what you mean Its been a bit erratic here too. Your post was so worth the read though, it had me in fits laughing.
    I see what you mean Its been a bit erratic here too. Your post was so worth the read though, it had me in fits laughing.
    I see what you mean Its been a bit erratic here too. Your post was so worth the read though, it had me in fits laughing.
    I see what you mean Its been a bit erratic here too. Your post was so worth the read though, it had me in fits laughing.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    OK, this bar fire in Switzerland... I am going to say the quiet bit that everyone seems to be saying but not saying.Firstly, this is an utter tragedy and of course our first thoughts have to be...
    OK, this bar fire in Switzerland... I am going to say the quiet bit that everyone seems to be saying but not saying.Firstly, this is an utter tragedy and of course our first thoughts have to be with those involved or the families thereof.But, I cannot be the only one thinking that there is...
    OK, this bar fire in Switzerland... I am going to say the quiet bit that everyone seems to be saying but not saying.Firstly, this is an utter tragedy and of course our first thoughts have to be with those involved or the families...
    OK, this bar fire in Switzerland... I am going to say the quiet bit that everyone seems to be saying but not saying.Firstly, this is an utter tragedy and of course our first thoughts have to be...
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  3. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I ripened some indoors very late and they tasted pretty awful TBH. I threw them all away in the end.
    I ripened some indoors very late and they tasted pretty awful TBH. I threw them all away in the end.
    I ripened some indoors very late and they tasted pretty awful TBH. I threw them all away in the end.
    I ripened some indoors very late and they tasted pretty awful TBH. I threw them all away in the end.
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  4. markharry66
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    New here southeast london

    Do you have any grow lights for the chilli's, its still very early and not much daylight.What other seeds are you trying.
    Do you have any grow lights for the chilli's, its still very early and not much daylight.What other seeds are you trying.
    Do you have any grow lights for the chilli's, its still very early and not much daylight.What other seeds are you trying.
    Do you have any grow lights for the chilli's, its still very early and not much daylight.What other seeds are you trying.
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Our posts crossed there @lizzie27 but I agree with you about the backless garden clogs - easy on, easy off and I have a pair at the back door and a pair at the front door. Sorry you are still...
    Our posts crossed there @lizzie27 but I agree with you about the backless garden clogs - easy on, easy off and I have a pair at the back door and a pair at the front door. Sorry you are still having respiratory trouble so I hope they can get to the bottom of it when you have your appointments.
    Our posts crossed there @lizzie27 but I agree with you about the backless garden clogs - easy on, easy off and I have a pair at the back door and a pair at the front door. Sorry you are still having respiratory trouble so I hope they can get to...
    Our posts crossed there @lizzie27 but I agree with you about the backless garden clogs - easy on, easy off and I have a pair at the back door and a pair at the front door. Sorry you are still...
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  6. shiney
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  7. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I used to change the page and then go and make a cup of tea, usually it would have just about loaded by the time I got back.I thought it was amazing.:biggrin:
    I used to change the page and then go and make a cup of tea, usually it would have just about loaded by the time I got back.I thought it was amazing.:biggrin:
    I used to change the page and then go and make a cup of tea, usually it would have just about loaded by the time I got back.I thought it was amazing.:biggrin:
    I used to change the page and then go and make a cup of tea, usually it would have just about loaded by the time I got back.I thought it was amazing.:biggrin:
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    When I go to my shut down screen it gives me the option of adding my phone to my laptop, never tried doing it though, probably bluetooth????
    When I go to my shut down screen it gives me the option of adding my phone to my laptop, never tried doing it though, probably bluetooth????
    When I go to my shut down screen it gives me the option of adding my phone to my laptop, never tried doing it though, probably bluetooth????
    When I go to my shut down screen it gives me the option of adding my phone to my laptop, never tried doing it though, probably bluetooth????
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    So are mine, but they will be mush if we get the forecasted minus 6c.:mad:
    So are mine, but they will be mush if we get the forecasted minus 6c.:mad:
    So are mine, but they will be mush if we get the forecasted minus 6c.:mad:
    So are mine, but they will be mush if we get the forecasted minus 6c.:mad:
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  10. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    I won't be starting off any chillis until start of February.
    I won't be starting off any chillis until start of February.
    I won't be starting off any chillis until start of February.
    I won't be starting off any chillis until start of February.
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  11. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You know me well @Plantminded :biggrin:Though actually @Escarpment, there are a few existing plants that could go there. The most obvious option would be to move a Lady of Shalott rose to that spot, to...
    You know me well @Plantminded :biggrin:Though actually @Escarpment, there are a few existing plants that could go there. The most obvious option would be to move a Lady of Shalott rose to that spot, to make more room for the tree in the other border.Thank you for the suggestion of the Sambucus. While I...
    You know me well @Plantminded :biggrin:Though actually @Escarpment, there are a few existing plants that could go there. The most obvious option would be to move a Lady of Shalott rose to that spot, to make more room for the tree in the other...
    You know me well @Plantminded :biggrin:Though actually @Escarpment, there are a few existing plants that could go there. The most obvious option would be to move a Lady of Shalott rose to that spot, to...
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  12. JennyJB
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    New Year's Day flowers 2026

    The winter jasmine is in full flower here and the sweet box in bud, but there's no sign of my snowdrops yet. Although we've had a few frosty nights I still have quite a few hangers-on - the usual...
    The winter jasmine is in full flower here and the sweet box in bud, but there's no sign of my snowdrops yet. Although we've had a few frosty nights I still have quite a few hangers-on - the usual suspects mostly (salvias, pelargoniums, fuchsia microphylla, feverfew). More surprising is this...
    The winter jasmine is in full flower here and the sweet box in bud, but there's no sign of my snowdrops yet. Although we've had a few frosty nights I still have quite a few hangers-on - the usual suspects mostly (salvias, pelargoniums, fuchsia...
    The winter jasmine is in full flower here and the sweet box in bud, but there's no sign of my snowdrops yet. Although we've had a few frosty nights I still have quite a few hangers-on - the usual...
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  13. machtucker

    When to prune Amelanchier Lamarckii

    If I was growing a single stemmed tree I'd wait three to five years before attempting to raise the canopy, depending on the tree, for the reasons described by Amelanchiers are more shrub like and...
    If I was growing a single stemmed tree I'd wait three to five years before attempting to raise the canopy, depending on the tree, for the reasons described by Amelanchiers are more shrub like and your multi stemmed plant should be fine if you just remove the branches nearest to the ground...
    If I was growing a single stemmed tree I'd wait three to five years before attempting to raise the canopy, depending on the tree, for the reasons described by Amelanchiers are more shrub like and your multi stemmed plant should be fine if you...
    If I was growing a single stemmed tree I'd wait three to five years before attempting to raise the canopy, depending on the tree, for the reasons described by Amelanchiers are more shrub like and...
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  14. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Could be a good market for those evil faced toys.
    Could be a good market for those evil faced toys.
    Could be a good market for those evil faced toys.
    Could be a good market for those evil faced toys.
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  15. markharry66

    New heat Matt compost recomendations

    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment,...
    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment, so more ventilation and a less moist compost will achieve that.Most years I get some fungi...
    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment, so more ventilation and a less moist compost will...
    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment,...
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  16. Joao
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  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    We have running water. In all the right places. Never has a flushable loo seemed like such a luxury. Never has a splash of water on the hands after using it seemed so remarkably pleasant.It’s...
    We have running water. In all the right places. Never has a flushable loo seemed like such a luxury. Never has a splash of water on the hands after using it seemed so remarkably pleasant.It’s still a bit of a strange colour and a bit gurgly coming out of the taps, but it’s here. My thoughts go...
    We have running water. In all the right places. Never has a flushable loo seemed like such a luxury. Never has a splash of water on the hands after using it seemed so remarkably pleasant.It’s still a bit of a strange colour and a bit gurgly...
    We have running water. In all the right places. Never has a flushable loo seemed like such a luxury. Never has a splash of water on the hands after using it seemed so remarkably pleasant.It’s...
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  18. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Happy new year everyone
    Happy new year everyone
    Happy new year everyone
    Happy new year everyone
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaffs and Goldcrest on the Sewage works filter beds
    Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaffs and Goldcrest on the Sewage works filter beds
    Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaffs and Goldcrest on the Sewage works filter beds
    Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaffs and Goldcrest on the Sewage works filter beds
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  20. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    I've got a few similar, grown from seed back in the 80s when I was in my cactus growing phase, lost a few recently due to not repotting or not having enough space for them.
    I've got a few similar, grown from seed back in the 80s when I was in my cactus growing phase, lost a few recently due to not repotting or not having enough space for them.
    I've got a few similar, grown from seed back in the 80s when I was in my cactus growing phase, lost a few recently due to not repotting or not having enough space for them.
    I've got a few similar, grown from seed back in the 80s when I was in my cactus growing phase, lost a few recently due to not repotting or not having enough space for them.
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