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  1. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
    I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
    I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
    I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning everyone. 4c currently, and up to 5c over the day. It might be that we come away from the worst of the storm, but we will see. Good news is that the forecast shows warmer...
    Good morning everyone. 4c currently, and up to 5c over the day. It might be that we come away from the worst of the storm, but we will see. Good news is that the forecast shows warmer temperatures from Monday on for a few days.My heart is with my family in East Germany who will get the...
    Good morning everyone. 4c currently, and up to 5c over the day. It might be that we come away from the worst of the storm, but we will see. Good news is that the forecast shows warmer temperatures from Monday on for a few days.My heart is with...
    Good morning everyone. 4c currently, and up to 5c over the day. It might be that we come away from the worst of the storm, but we will see. Good news is that the forecast shows warmer...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Bloomin' Christmas interrupting the flow of essentials! ;) If you have a Waitrose nearby, their own brand Belgium Fruit and Nut is pretty good. Comes in a 180g pack at a reasonable price.
    Bloomin' Christmas interrupting the flow of essentials! ;) If you have a Waitrose nearby, their own brand Belgium Fruit and Nut is pretty good. Comes in a 180g pack at a reasonable price.
    Bloomin' Christmas interrupting the flow of essentials! ;) If you have a Waitrose nearby, their own brand Belgium Fruit and Nut is pretty good. Comes in a 180g pack at a reasonable price.
    Bloomin' Christmas interrupting the flow of essentials! ;) If you have a Waitrose nearby, their own brand Belgium Fruit and Nut is pretty good. Comes in a 180g pack at a reasonable price.
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I wish I had not put on the TV this morning - the news is never a good start these days - enough said. It is misty mirky here this morning but I will head out to Bestie's - we've a lot to catch...
    I wish I had not put on the TV this morning - the news is never a good start these days - enough said. It is misty mirky here this morning but I will head out to Bestie's - we've a lot to catch up on! @Allotment Boy, as, unfortunately, I had the flat tyre on Sunday, despite trying everywhere,...
    I wish I had not put on the TV this morning - the news is never a good start these days - enough said. It is misty mirky here this morning but I will head out to Bestie's - we've a lot to catch up on! @Allotment Boy, as, unfortunately, I had the...
    I wish I had not put on the TV this morning - the news is never a good start these days - enough said. It is misty mirky here this morning but I will head out to Bestie's - we've a lot to catch...
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
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  6. Logan
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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 for the first time after 12 days!
    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
    Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It’s just how you see things that matters.Like this::biggrin:
    It’s just how you see things that matters.Like this::biggrin:
    It’s just how you see things that matters.Like this::biggrin:
    It’s just how you see things that matters.Like this::biggrin:
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  10. 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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  11. JWK
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  12. 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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  13. Joao
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  14. 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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  15. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    TfL have their own roads that run through boroughs where they collect fines for speeding, yellow box infringements and so on, so they already have that additional revenue stream. Boroughs don't...
    TfL have their own roads that run through boroughs where they collect fines for speeding, yellow box infringements and so on, so they already have that additional revenue stream. Boroughs don't have any funding to give as they are already cash-strapped (allegedly); in terms of the profits for...
    TfL have their own roads that run through boroughs where they collect fines for speeding, yellow box infringements and so on, so they already have that additional revenue stream. Boroughs don't have any funding to give as they are already...
    TfL have their own roads that run through boroughs where they collect fines for speeding, yellow box infringements and so on, so they already have that additional revenue stream. Boroughs don't...
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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