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  1. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    The weather warnings for snow and ice were nothing to cheer about, but I was rather charmed to read this snippet in the news.‘With names like Sir Andy Flurry, Robert Brrrns, and Plougher...
    The weather warnings for snow and ice were nothing to cheer about, but I was rather charmed to read this snippet in the news.‘With names like Sir Andy Flurry, Robert Brrrns, and Plougher O'Scotland, the Scottish gritter and snowplough fleet is out in force, across the nation's road network.’
    The weather warnings for snow and ice were nothing to cheer about, but I was rather charmed to read this snippet in the news.‘With names like Sir Andy Flurry, Robert Brrrns, and Plougher O'Scotland, the Scottish gritter and snowplough fleet is...
    The weather warnings for snow and ice were nothing to cheer about, but I was rather charmed to read this snippet in the news.‘With names like Sir Andy Flurry, Robert Brrrns, and Plougher...
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  2. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    It just depends, enough for my needs and some to pass on if anybody wants some. I can always send you some seed from the ones I've got in the fridge.
    It just depends, enough for my needs and some to pass on if anybody wants some. I can always send you some seed from the ones I've got in the fridge.
    It just depends, enough for my needs and some to pass on if anybody wants some. I can always send you some seed from the ones I've got in the fridge.
    It just depends, enough for my needs and some to pass on if anybody wants some. I can always send you some seed from the ones I've got in the fridge.
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  3. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    How about another Sorbus but with different coloured berries to complement your other tree? You wouldn’t have to hug it too much in the wind :biggrin:. I always think that a trellis on top of a fence looks...
    How about another Sorbus but with different coloured berries to complement your other tree? You wouldn’t have to hug it too much in the wind :biggrin:. I always think that a trellis on top of a fence looks like an attempt to defy the 2m fence height restriction but it could be challenged by your...
    How about another Sorbus but with different coloured berries to complement your other tree? You wouldn’t have to hug it too much in the wind :biggrin:. I always think that a trellis on top of a fence looks like an attempt to defy the 2m fence height...
    How about another Sorbus but with different coloured berries to complement your other tree? You wouldn’t have to hug it too much in the wind :biggrin:. I always think that a trellis on top of a fence looks...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My OH and I were discussing this last night, and among other fires we mentioned the Grenfell Tower, Bradford stadium, the Iraqi wedding and the Woolworths one in Manchester back in...
    My OH and I were discussing this last night, and among other fires we mentioned the Grenfell Tower, Bradford stadium, the Iraqi wedding and the Woolworths one in Manchester back in 1979.Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and every one could have been avoided. "Lessons will be learned" is a...
    My OH and I were discussing this last night, and among other fires we mentioned the Grenfell Tower, Bradford stadium, the Iraqi wedding and the Woolworths one in Manchester back in 1979.Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and every one could have...
    My OH and I were discussing this last night, and among other fires we mentioned the Grenfell Tower, Bradford stadium, the Iraqi wedding and the Woolworths one in Manchester back in...
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  5. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Yes you're right, it is individual squares, different sizes, but that is why I say it is easy. You are only ever working on one round of one square at a time. Yours sounds lovely - what a shame...
    Yes you're right, it is individual squares, different sizes, but that is why I say it is easy. You are only ever working on one round of one square at a time. Yours sounds lovely - what a shame that you no longer have it.
    Yes you're right, it is individual squares, different sizes, but that is why I say it is easy. You are only ever working on one round of one square at a time. Yours sounds lovely - what a shame that you no longer have it.
    Yes you're right, it is individual squares, different sizes, but that is why I say it is easy. You are only ever working on one round of one square at a time. Yours sounds lovely - what a shame...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Do you have google lens on your phone?
    Do you have google lens on your phone?
    Do you have google lens on your phone?
    Do you have google lens on your phone?
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  7. markharry66
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    New here southeast london

    Welcome to Gardners Corner
    Welcome to Gardners Corner
    Welcome to Gardners Corner
    Welcome to Gardners Corner
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Starting a new thread for 2026.M&S had Amaryllis reduced to £1.87 so I got two :) The Child got a ceramic jug planter with Muscari (£2), she's a romantic style person and the jug is just the...
    Starting a new thread for 2026.M&S had Amaryllis reduced to £1.87 so I got two :) The Child got a ceramic jug planter with Muscari (£2), she's a romantic style person and the jug is just the right size for her windowsill emergency watering can.
    Starting a new thread for 2026.M&S had Amaryllis reduced to £1.87 so I got two :) The Child got a ceramic jug planter with Muscari (£2), she's a romantic style person and the jug is just the right size for her windowsill emergency watering can.
    Starting a new thread for 2026.M&S had Amaryllis reduced to £1.87 so I got two :) The Child got a ceramic jug planter with Muscari (£2), she's a romantic style person and the jug is just the...
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  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    What a handsome fellow! He'll soon find his confidence and make himself at home.
    What a handsome fellow! He'll soon find his confidence and make himself at home.
    What a handsome fellow! He'll soon find his confidence and make himself at home.
    What a handsome fellow! He'll soon find his confidence and make himself at home.
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  10. Joao

    Hello from Hertfordshire

    :sign0016: @JoaoThere’s plenty of advice, ideas and chat on here.
    :sign0016: @JoaoThere’s plenty of advice, ideas and chat on here.
    :sign0016: @JoaoThere’s plenty of advice, ideas and chat on here.
    :sign0016: @JoaoThere’s plenty of advice, ideas and chat on here.
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  11. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    Yup. Quality made stuff plus a load of branded bags too and suppliers to the RHS! It's possible they wanted to flog the site for development as part of their retirement but who knows? I can't...
    Yup. Quality made stuff plus a load of branded bags too and suppliers to the RHS! It's possible they wanted to flog the site for development as part of their retirement but who knows? I can't begrudge them a well earned retirement but I certainly want to :heehee:
    Yup. Quality made stuff plus a load of branded bags too and suppliers to the RHS! It's possible they wanted to flog the site for development as part of their retirement but who knows? I can't begrudge them a well earned retirement but I...
    Yup. Quality made stuff plus a load of branded bags too and suppliers to the RHS! It's possible they wanted to flog the site for development as part of their retirement but who knows? I can't...
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  12. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been overcast all day reaching 16c with a bit of drizzle.. We are down to 15,3c and very gusty windy waiting for the heavy rain.
    It has been overcast all day reaching 16c with a bit of drizzle.. We are down to 15,3c and very gusty windy waiting for the heavy rain.
    It has been overcast all day reaching 16c with a bit of drizzle.. We are down to 15,3c and very gusty windy waiting for the heavy rain.
    It has been overcast all day reaching 16c with a bit of drizzle.. We are down to 15,3c and very gusty windy waiting for the heavy rain.
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  13. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    With one of my colleagues we got to the stage of diagrams before they got it.
    With one of my colleagues we got to the stage of diagrams before they got it.
    With one of my colleagues we got to the stage of diagrams before they got it.
    With one of my colleagues we got to the stage of diagrams before they got it.
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  14. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Just watched Attenborough’s Wild London on iPlayer. Amazing.
    Just watched Attenborough’s Wild London on iPlayer. Amazing.
    Just watched Attenborough’s Wild London on iPlayer. Amazing.
    Just watched Attenborough’s Wild London on iPlayer. Amazing.
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  15. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Actually had a shower of hailstones earlier. Didn’t last long. I got a Samsung A26, OH has had a Samsung for a couple of years, it was more expensive than mine when he bought it. He hasn’t really...
    Actually had a shower of hailstones earlier. Didn’t last long. I got a Samsung A26, OH has had a Samsung for a couple of years, it was more expensive than mine when he bought it. He hasn’t really got the hang of it, doesn’t use it much, and Im the only person that rings him, so he will be of...
    Actually had a shower of hailstones earlier. Didn’t last long. I got a Samsung A26, OH has had a Samsung for a couple of years, it was more expensive than mine when he bought it. He hasn’t really got the hang of it, doesn’t use it much, and Im...
    Actually had a shower of hailstones earlier. Didn’t last long. I got a Samsung A26, OH has had a Samsung for a couple of years, it was more expensive than mine when he bought it. He hasn’t really...
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  16. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I must admit I had a cracking crop last year after a very slow start and was still eting them till early December..Still have plenty Roma's in the freezer for soups and passata.
    I must admit I had a cracking crop last year after a very slow start and was still eting them till early December..Still have plenty Roma's in the freezer for soups and passata.
    I must admit I had a cracking crop last year after a very slow start and was still eting them till early December..Still have plenty Roma's in the freezer for soups and passata.
    I must admit I had a cracking crop last year after a very slow start and was still eting them till early December..Still have plenty Roma's in the freezer for soups and passata.
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  17. shiney
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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