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  1. JWK
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We seem to have been on the edge of the Walnut Whip weather system. A bit of snow. A bit of rain. If it was windy my ears didn’t hear it.I hope everyone who was involved enjoyed the thrill of a...
    We seem to have been on the edge of the Walnut Whip weather system. A bit of snow. A bit of rain. If it was windy my ears didn’t hear it.I hope everyone who was involved enjoyed the thrill of a Red Alert.Hope @Michael Hewett and Dewi are OK.
    We seem to have been on the edge of the Walnut Whip weather system. A bit of snow. A bit of rain. If it was windy my ears didn’t hear it.I hope everyone who was involved enjoyed the thrill of a Red Alert.Hope @Michael Hewett and Dewi are OK.
    We seem to have been on the edge of the Walnut Whip weather system. A bit of snow. A bit of rain. If it was windy my ears didn’t hear it.I hope everyone who was involved enjoyed the thrill of a...
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  3. JWK
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and...
    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and agreements it disagrees with or believe shouldn't apply to the US.
    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and agreements it disagrees with or believe shouldn't apply...
    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all. Well I am beginning to think that I am in a different country, watching some of the images on TV this morning. Apart from a sleety shower last night, we have had no heavy snow or high...
    Hello all. Well I am beginning to think that I am in a different country, watching some of the images on TV this morning. Apart from a sleety shower last night, we have had no heavy snow or high winds and all is clear here this morning. This does mean that our Friday lunch won't be affected. I...
    Hello all. Well I am beginning to think that I am in a different country, watching some of the images on TV this morning. Apart from a sleety shower last night, we have had no heavy snow or high winds and all is clear here this morning. This...
    Hello all. Well I am beginning to think that I am in a different country, watching some of the images on TV this morning. Apart from a sleety shower last night, we have had no heavy snow or high...
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  6. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The boiler was leaking. We left a message for our excellent local boiler company, and was called 5...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The boiler was leaking. We left a message for our...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The...
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  7. pete
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    Electric cars.

    They were probably regenerating charge back into the battery, rather than using a friction brake...
    They were probably regenerating charge back into the battery, rather than using a friction brake...
    They were probably regenerating charge back into the battery, rather than using a friction brake...
    They were probably regenerating charge back into the battery, rather than using a friction brake...
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  8. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Even Toblerone have stopped doing dark chocolate ones. although I didn't like it. Maybe dark chocolate costs too much to make?We have some Turkish Delight, but it is all lemon - no rose cubes....
    Even Toblerone have stopped doing dark chocolate ones. although I didn't like it. Maybe dark chocolate costs too much to make?We have some Turkish Delight, but it is all lemon - no rose cubes. I like the idea of covering it with dark chocolate @view ahead.
    Even Toblerone have stopped doing dark chocolate ones. although I didn't like it. Maybe dark chocolate costs too much to make?We have some Turkish Delight, but it is all lemon - no rose cubes. I like the idea of covering it with dark...
    Even Toblerone have stopped doing dark chocolate ones. although I didn't like it. Maybe dark chocolate costs too much to make?We have some Turkish Delight, but it is all lemon - no rose cubes....
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
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  11. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of grapes it's their third year now.
    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of...
    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
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  12. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
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  13. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...
    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the feeder, so the male had to make do with a...
    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the...
    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...
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  15. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck. :thumbsup:
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck. :thumbsup:
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
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  16. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
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  17. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is thinning out ...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is thinning out ...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is...
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  18. Bear

    COFEA arabica

    I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and...
    I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and warmth. I believe they grow it in the tropical biodome at the Eden project but don't know if they...
    I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and warmth. I believe they grow it in the tropical...
    I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and...
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  19. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf...
    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf damage at this time of year comes from simple things like excessive foot traffic on frozen or...
    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf damage at this time of year comes from simple...
    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf...
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  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
    I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
    I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
    I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
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