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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Badly Maintained, you could try talking to Age Concern, or whatever equivalent there is near you. You should ask what provision there is in the circumstances. They may be helpful, and then you...
    @Badly Maintained, you could try talking to Age Concern, or whatever equivalent there is near you. You should ask what provision there is in the circumstances. They may be helpful, and then you have at least alerted someone official to the problem. You don’t want to be in a position of...
    @Badly Maintained, you could try talking to Age Concern, or whatever equivalent there is near you. You should ask what provision there is in the circumstances. They may be helpful, and then you have at least alerted someone official to the...
    @Badly Maintained, you could try talking to Age Concern, or whatever equivalent there is near you. You should ask what provision there is in the circumstances. They may be helpful, and then you...
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  2. Logan
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Whoa, that is TOO cold for me! We have made it to the dizzying height of 10c and I haven't ventured out yet. We have a clear blue sky but that Northerly wind with gusts of 46kph.
    Whoa, that is TOO cold for me! We have made it to the dizzying height of 10c and I haven't ventured out yet. We have a clear blue sky but that Northerly wind with gusts of 46kph.
    Whoa, that is TOO cold for me! We have made it to the dizzying height of 10c and I haven't ventured out yet. We have a clear blue sky but that Northerly wind with gusts of 46kph.
    Whoa, that is TOO cold for me! We have made it to the dizzying height of 10c and I haven't ventured out yet. We have a clear blue sky but that Northerly wind with gusts of 46kph.
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  4. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use...
    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use grow lights or a heat pad so I won't be starting them till next month.
    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use grow lights or a heat pad so I won't be starting them...
    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The reality is that the movement that has terrorised the streets of our capital city for years has very much been against Jewish people and has been to their detriment - it is no coincidence that...
    The reality is that the movement that has terrorised the streets of our capital city for years has very much been against Jewish people and has been to their detriment - it is no coincidence that we saw attacks in Manchester and Bondi Beach with the language that was flying about. Those who...
    The reality is that the movement that has terrorised the streets of our capital city for years has very much been against Jewish people and has been to their detriment - it is no coincidence that we saw attacks in Manchester and Bondi Beach with...
    The reality is that the movement that has terrorised the streets of our capital city for years has very much been against Jewish people and has been to their detriment - it is no coincidence that...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I think lagging the pipe is law now. Our neighbour is a gas fitter and they have to be monitored to maintain their licence, so he uses our boiler when they check his work and lagging is part of...
    I think lagging the pipe is law now. Our neighbour is a gas fitter and they have to be monitored to maintain their licence, so he uses our boiler when they check his work and lagging is part of the checklist. Ours was fitted 5 years ago so that might be a newer thing.
    I think lagging the pipe is law now. Our neighbour is a gas fitter and they have to be monitored to maintain their licence, so he uses our boiler when they check his work and lagging is part of the checklist. Ours was fitted 5 years ago so that...
    I think lagging the pipe is law now. Our neighbour is a gas fitter and they have to be monitored to maintain their licence, so he uses our boiler when they check his work and lagging is part of...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
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  9. Logan
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    what's looking good January 2026

    Frosted pond and pine.
    Frosted pond and pine.
    Frosted pond and pine.
    Frosted pond and pine.
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  10. Joao
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  11. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue...
    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue with red spider mite so I'll look at a biological control for that this year.Temperature wise, it's...
    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue with red spider mite so I'll look at a biological...
    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue...
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  12. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Old map I guess before the price change.
    Old map I guess before the price change.
    Old map I guess before the price change.
    Old map I guess before the price change.
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  13. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
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  14. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
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  15. markharry66

    Bird of paradise

    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as Alberta. S leucophylla RHS have this as hardy down to -1 - -5°C. Nepenthes (Monkey cups) are a lot more...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as Alberta. S leucophylla RHS have this as hardy down to -1...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as...
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  16. machtucker

    When to prune Amelanchier Lamarckii

    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
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  18. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but...
    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but small G/C's and growers tend to be family run businesses. With the younger generation being brought...
    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but small G/C's and growers tend to be family run...
    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but...
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  19. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
    Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
    Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
    Good pictures @ArmyAirForce, sorry to hear that you were all ill over Christmas, not what you wanted I'm sure.Storm debris and tidying up can wait for warmer weather!
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  20. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Can someone do this thread for 2026 please
    Can someone do this thread for 2026 please
    Can someone do this thread for 2026 please
    Can someone do this thread for 2026 please
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