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  1. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon folks.I have collected my shop and taken a few extra bits to Dad (plus some homemade chicken and veg stew). Just doing a few small jobs then I’ll have my walk and do my stepper. I’m...
    Afternoon folks.I have collected my shop and taken a few extra bits to Dad (plus some homemade chicken and veg stew). Just doing a few small jobs then I’ll have my walk and do my stepper. I’m doing an extra minute per day on the stepper if I can - it’s quite hard so must be doing good?!I...
    Afternoon folks.I have collected my shop and taken a few extra bits to Dad (plus some homemade chicken and veg stew). Just doing a few small jobs then I’ll have my walk and do my stepper. I’m doing an extra minute per day on the stepper if I...
    Afternoon folks.I have collected my shop and taken a few extra bits to Dad (plus some homemade chicken and veg stew). Just doing a few small jobs then I’ll have my walk and do my stepper. I’m...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Fresh or otherwise I refuse to pay a premium for ordinary chocolate made in fancy shapes with fancy easter packaging. Easter eggs are usually an extremely expensive way to buy chocolate. People...
    Fresh or otherwise I refuse to pay a premium for ordinary chocolate made in fancy shapes with fancy easter packaging. Easter eggs are usually an extremely expensive way to buy chocolate. People must want to fork out for them though, if they're in the shops this early.
    Fresh or otherwise I refuse to pay a premium for ordinary chocolate made in fancy shapes with fancy easter packaging. Easter eggs are usually an extremely expensive way to buy chocolate. People must want to fork out for them though, if they're in...
    Fresh or otherwise I refuse to pay a premium for ordinary chocolate made in fancy shapes with fancy easter packaging. Easter eggs are usually an extremely expensive way to buy chocolate. People...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I remember when I was learning spoken Chinese in evening classes in about 1976 our teacher was a lecturer at the local university. He had come over here for a year’s visit before going back to...
    I remember when I was learning spoken Chinese in evening classes in about 1976 our teacher was a lecturer at the local university. He had come over here for a year’s visit before going back to Beijing, where he taught English. He encouraged us to learn vocabulary by presenting items to the...
    I remember when I was learning spoken Chinese in evening classes in about 1976 our teacher was a lecturer at the local university. He had come over here for a year’s visit before going back to Beijing, where he taught English. He encouraged us to...
    I remember when I was learning spoken Chinese in evening classes in about 1976 our teacher was a lecturer at the local university. He had come over here for a year’s visit before going back to...
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  4. Selwynha

    Portuguese Laurels problem

    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
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  5. Logan
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    what's looking good January 2026

    Plodding along here too. :rolleyespink: We had a much too hot summer here for me. Now we are having a rare very cold spell waiting for more rain. My precious Hibiscus are all surviving and the Adeniums are...
    Plodding along here too. :rolleyespink: We had a much too hot summer here for me. Now we are having a rare very cold spell waiting for more rain. My precious Hibiscus are all surviving and the Adeniums are in The Baffa for the Winter.
    Plodding along here too. :rolleyespink: We had a much too hot summer here for me. Now we are having a rare very cold spell waiting for more rain. My precious Hibiscus are all surviving and the Adeniums are in The Baffa for the Winter.
    Plodding along here too. :rolleyespink: We had a much too hot summer here for me. Now we are having a rare very cold spell waiting for more rain. My precious Hibiscus are all surviving and the Adeniums are...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Decorations of the seasonal kind are now ensconced in their summer quarters, whilst it is persisting it down with rain outside, despite the computer telling me there is a warning of more snow. 2...
    Decorations of the seasonal kind are now ensconced in their summer quarters, whilst it is persisting it down with rain outside, despite the computer telling me there is a warning of more snow. 2 degrees so not quite sure why it's rain, but that is what we have, floods next I guess, isn't our...
    Decorations of the seasonal kind are now ensconced in their summer quarters, whilst it is persisting it down with rain outside, despite the computer telling me there is a warning of more snow. 2 degrees so not quite sure why it's rain, but that...
    Decorations of the seasonal kind are now ensconced in their summer quarters, whilst it is persisting it down with rain outside, despite the computer telling me there is a warning of more snow. 2...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more...
    I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more importantly I could trace where the muntjac were getting in. We have a completely open allotment site (I'm...
    I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more importantly I could trace where the muntjac were getting in....
    I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more...
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  8. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat after 12 days!
    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat after 12 days!
    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat after 12 days!
    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat after 12 days!
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    One of my high school’s science teachers did an experiment, I know not what as I wasn’t in the room, which caused an explosion and set fire to his tie. :biggrin:As you say, those were the days. :)
    One of my high school’s science teachers did an experiment, I know not what as I wasn’t in the room, which caused an explosion and set fire to his tie. :biggrin:As you say, those were the days. :)
    One of my high school’s science teachers did an experiment, I know not what as I wasn’t in the room, which caused an explosion and set fire to his tie. :biggrin:As you say, those were the days. :)
    One of my high school’s science teachers did an experiment, I know not what as I wasn’t in the room, which caused an explosion and set fire to his tie. :biggrin:As you say, those were the days. :)
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  10. JWK
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  11. Logan
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Joao
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  15. 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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  16. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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