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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The moon looked huge this afternoon just as the sun was setting and the moon rising. I think it's at least partially an optical illusion - it looked much less big an hour later when it had risen...
    The moon looked huge this afternoon just as the sun was setting and the moon rising. I think it's at least partially an optical illusion - it looked much less big an hour later when it had risen higher and it was fully dark.
    The moon looked huge this afternoon just as the sun was setting and the moon rising. I think it's at least partially an optical illusion - it looked much less big an hour later when it had risen higher and it was fully dark.
    The moon looked huge this afternoon just as the sun was setting and the moon rising. I think it's at least partially an optical illusion - it looked much less big an hour later when it had risen...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I'm even better, i just turn a dial to increse the fuel and it warms up, and put a few more nugguts of coal/wood on the fire, we will still have heat and hot water if there is a power cut, why did...
    I'm even better, i just turn a dial to increse the fuel and it warms up, and put a few more nugguts of coal/wood on the fire, we will still have heat and hot water if there is a power cut, why did i put all this in, well, it's because we get lots of power cuts, we some times get people calling...
    I'm even better, i just turn a dial to increse the fuel and it warms up, and put a few more nugguts of coal/wood on the fire, we will still have heat and hot water if there is a power cut, why did i put all this in, well, it's because we get lots...
    I'm even better, i just turn a dial to increse the fuel and it warms up, and put a few more nugguts of coal/wood on the fire, we will still have heat and hot water if there is a power cut, why did...
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  3. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    I think Amelanchier is a good choice. I have an Amelanchier Canadensis and I love it. Pretty flowers, lovely young foliage, edible berries and good autumn colours. A good tree for a small garden....
    I think Amelanchier is a good choice. I have an Amelanchier Canadensis and I love it. Pretty flowers, lovely young foliage, edible berries and good autumn colours. A good tree for a small garden. Not too dense for other plants to grow under.You could plant another Sorbus with different...
    I think Amelanchier is a good choice. I have an Amelanchier Canadensis and I love it. Pretty flowers, lovely young foliage, edible berries and good autumn colours. A good tree for a small garden. Not too dense for other plants to grow under.You...
    I think Amelanchier is a good choice. I have an Amelanchier Canadensis and I love it. Pretty flowers, lovely young foliage, edible berries and good autumn colours. A good tree for a small garden....
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  4. JWK
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Doctors were paid to prescribe it, but initially they could not have known just how addictive it was. I think the majority of the blame lies with the Sackler family, who knew it was a problem...
    Doctors were paid to prescribe it, but initially they could not have known just how addictive it was. I think the majority of the blame lies with the Sackler family, who knew it was a problem from the off but marketed it really aggressively and hid research results from regulators and...
    Doctors were paid to prescribe it, but initially they could not have known just how addictive it was. I think the majority of the blame lies with the Sackler family, who knew it was a problem from the off but marketed it really aggressively and...
    Doctors were paid to prescribe it, but initially they could not have known just how addictive it was. I think the majority of the blame lies with the Sackler family, who knew it was a problem...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Have you looked at IKEA, @Songbird? I keep reading advice for using toothbrushing time to do other activities. Just having a giggle at the thought of trying to do pelvic floor exercises while...
    Have you looked at IKEA, @Songbird? I keep reading advice for using toothbrushing time to do other activities. Just having a giggle at the thought of trying to do pelvic floor exercises while standing on one leg! Seriously, probably should be concentrating on doing the tooth cleaning properly....
    Have you looked at IKEA, @Songbird? I keep reading advice for using toothbrushing time to do other activities. Just having a giggle at the thought of trying to do pelvic floor exercises while standing on one leg! Seriously, probably should be...
    Have you looked at IKEA, @Songbird? I keep reading advice for using toothbrushing time to do other activities. Just having a giggle at the thought of trying to do pelvic floor exercises while...
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  7. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Turkish eggs on a layer of Watercress with goats yogurt.
    Turkish eggs on a layer of Watercress with goats yogurt.
    Turkish eggs on a layer of Watercress with goats yogurt.
    Turkish eggs on a layer of Watercress with goats yogurt.
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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

    I think Dewi has chosen his ‘spot’! It’s perfect as: high, warm, comfy, ability to ‘hide’. He is a clever boy.
    I think Dewi has chosen his ‘spot’! It’s perfect as: high, warm, comfy, ability to ‘hide’. He is a clever boy.
    I think Dewi has chosen his ‘spot’! It’s perfect as: high, warm, comfy, ability to ‘hide’. He is a clever boy.
    I think Dewi has chosen his ‘spot’! It’s perfect as: high, warm, comfy, ability to ‘hide’. He is a clever boy.
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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

    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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  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

    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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  16. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Will be shown on telly, so it’s the right place to pu it here.
    Will be shown on telly, so it’s the right place to pu it here.
    Will be shown on telly, so it’s the right place to pu it here.
    Will be shown on telly, so it’s the right place to pu it here.
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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

    That's faster than you typically get from a human.
    That's faster than you typically get from a human.
    That's faster than you typically get from a human.
    That's faster than you typically get from a human.
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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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