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  1. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my...
    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my garden, apparently it can be kept small. Based on a quick look, I don't see many options for a...
    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my garden, apparently it can be kept small. Based on a...
    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan,...
    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan, well, not so much moan as conundrum. I'm sure I have seen a thread here about what people are...
    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan, well, not so much moan as conundrum. I'm sure I...
    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan,...
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  3. 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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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    There was something on the news earlier (I didn't fully catch it as we were taking the Xmas deccies down) about a ship called Bella One (or similar) that has apparently been being tracked by the...
    There was something on the news earlier (I didn't fully catch it as we were taking the Xmas deccies down) about a ship called Bella One (or similar) that has apparently been being tracked by the US and despite being a Venezuelan ship has in recent weeks/months been repainted and reflagged as...
    There was something on the news earlier (I didn't fully catch it as we were taking the Xmas deccies down) about a ship called Bella One (or similar) that has apparently been being tracked by the US and despite being a Venezuelan ship has in...
    There was something on the news earlier (I didn't fully catch it as we were taking the Xmas deccies down) about a ship called Bella One (or similar) that has apparently been being tracked by the...
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're...
    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're great to support her as you're doing, but be careful not to get overwhelmed yourself! Is it...
    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're great to support her as you're doing, but be...
    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're...
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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I think it looks pretty ... but I am glad I don't have it any more. I didn't like this in Bucks .... We got to 17c today for a few hours with an almost cloudless sky.. Now 16.5c and the sun...
    I think it looks pretty ... but I am glad I don't have it any more. I didn't like this in Bucks .... We got to 17c today for a few hours with an almost cloudless sky.. Now 16.5c and the sun still out and still a breeze. Going down to low figures the next few days.
    I think it looks pretty ... but I am glad I don't have it any more. I didn't like this in Bucks .... We got to 17c today for a few hours with an almost cloudless sky.. Now 16.5c and the sun still out and still a breeze. Going down to low...
    I think it looks pretty ... but I am glad I don't have it any more. I didn't like this in Bucks .... We got to 17c today for a few hours with an almost cloudless sky.. Now 16.5c and the sun...
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
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  18. 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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  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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