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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    A new boiler shouldn’t be breaking down again in its second year I’m sure you’ve checked the terms of your warranty and hope you’re not charged for any repairs. I get my boiler serviced in...
    A new boiler shouldn’t be breaking down again in its second year I’m sure you’ve checked the terms of your warranty and hope you’re not charged for any repairs. I get my boiler serviced in September when the servicing company is keen for business and any problems can be sorted before it gets...
    A new boiler shouldn’t be breaking down again in its second year I’m sure you’ve checked the terms of your warranty and hope you’re not charged for any repairs. I get my boiler serviced in September when the servicing company is keen for...
    A new boiler shouldn’t be breaking down again in its second year I’m sure you’ve checked the terms of your warranty and hope you’re not charged for any repairs. I get my boiler serviced in...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It didn't, the frost has stayed all day. The ground is pretty hard.
    It didn't, the frost has stayed all day. The ground is pretty hard.
    It didn't, the frost has stayed all day. The ground is pretty hard.
    It didn't, the frost has stayed all day. The ground is pretty hard.
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  3. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and...
    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and building. If it were mine, I should 1) reduce the rising branches from 8(?) to 4, removing worst for...
    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and building. If it were mine, I should 1) reduce the...
    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The history of The Muppet Show has had an airing on BBC radio recently - didn't actually include Trump but there could well be a remake in the offing. TBH, Sooty and Sweep make more sense to me:biggrin:
    The history of The Muppet Show has had an airing on BBC radio recently - didn't actually include Trump but there could well be a remake in the offing. TBH, Sooty and Sweep make more sense to me:biggrin:
    The history of The Muppet Show has had an airing on BBC radio recently - didn't actually include Trump but there could well be a remake in the offing. TBH, Sooty and Sweep make more sense to me:biggrin:
    The history of The Muppet Show has had an airing on BBC radio recently - didn't actually include Trump but there could well be a remake in the offing. TBH, Sooty and Sweep make more sense to me:biggrin:
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  5. hailbopp

    Recommendations for double oriental lilies

    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
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  6. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter...
    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter and then you can respond with " Oh Gosh, yes, I remember now - he gave it to me when I met him...
    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter and then you can respond with " Oh Gosh, yes, I...
    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter...
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I'm afraid I fear the worst about @Goldenlily26,
    I'm afraid I fear the worst about @Goldenlily26,
    I'm afraid I fear the worst about @Goldenlily26,
    I'm afraid I fear the worst about @Goldenlily26,
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  8. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
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  9. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
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  10. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
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  11. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You could well have a drought for part of the year but...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
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  12. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although...
    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although they can make good trees. They are comparatively fast growing too but not much wildlife appeal as the...
    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although they can make good trees. They are comparatively...
    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No...
    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No snowdrops yet though.
    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No snowdrops yet though.
    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No...
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like the winter thrushes and chase them off. There are...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
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  15. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
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  16. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!""Oh God no!" cries the man. "My...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the...
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  17. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
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  18. Logan
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  19. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
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  20. Plantminded

    Fern ID

    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same,...
    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same, though.
    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same, though.
    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same,...
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