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  1. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    No such luck Allotment Boy:)Here’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
    No such luck Allotment Boy:)Here’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
    No such luck Allotment Boy:)Here’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
    No such luck Allotment Boy:)Here’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    For clarity, I didn't say it justifies anything - however, I did say that we need to be careful about judging the reactions to being attacked with a weapon, whether that is a weapon in the...
    For clarity, I didn't say it justifies anything - however, I did say that we need to be careful about judging the reactions to being attacked with a weapon, whether that is a weapon in the conventional sense or not.
    For clarity, I didn't say it justifies anything - however, I did say that we need to be careful about judging the reactions to being attacked with a weapon, whether that is a weapon in the conventional sense or not.
    For clarity, I didn't say it justifies anything - however, I did say that we need to be careful about judging the reactions to being attacked with a weapon, whether that is a weapon in the...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the...
    We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the cobwebs off. Closes properly and hasn’t warped. The original looked like one we had in school, with a...
    We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the cobwebs off. Closes properly and hasn’t warped. The...
    We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the...
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  4. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The...
    The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The Church Warden went out and returned moments later duly producing 3 sets of false choppers. One set...
    The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The Church Warden went out and returned moments later...
    The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The...
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
    They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
    They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
    They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
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  6. JWK
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over...
    Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over an hour trying to get his car up our road onto his drive. Wheels spinning and lots of shovel work to...
    Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over an hour trying to get his car up our road onto his...
    Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over...
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  8. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
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  9. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
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  10. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates...
    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates the dawn of a new gardening year by looking back at some memorable moments.At Longmeadow, he adds...
    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates the dawn of a new gardening year by looking back...
    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates...
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  11. Jungle Jane
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
    There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
    There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
    There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
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  14. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
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  15. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Interesting. Thanks for the tip :)We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
    Interesting. Thanks for the tip :)We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
    Interesting. Thanks for the tip :)We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
    Interesting. Thanks for the tip :)We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
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  17. TheMadHedger

    Fruit Cages - can anyone please suggest a well made, robust cage?

    I have a wooden cage as described for my cabbage etc, plus a metal frame one from Knowle nets but if I was buying now I would go for Harrod though they are not cheap.
    I have a wooden cage as described for my cabbage etc, plus a metal frame one from Knowle nets but if I was buying now I would go for Harrod though they are not cheap.
    I have a wooden cage as described for my cabbage etc, plus a metal frame one from Knowle nets but if I was buying now I would go for Harrod though they are not cheap.
    I have a wooden cage as described for my cabbage etc, plus a metal frame one from Knowle nets but if I was buying now I would go for Harrod though they are not cheap.
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  18. Bear

    COFEA arabica

    I have seperated them out in to 3 pots each pot with a clump of 3 seedlings is this ok will they grow healthy like this? So many websites say to seperate them online but they dont look as good
    I have seperated them out in to 3 pots each pot with a clump of 3 seedlings is this ok will they grow healthy like this? So many websites say to seperate them online but they dont look as good
    I have seperated them out in to 3 pots each pot with a clump of 3 seedlings is this ok will they grow healthy like this? So many websites say to seperate them online but they dont look as good
    I have seperated them out in to 3 pots each pot with a clump of 3 seedlings is this ok will they grow healthy like this? So many websites say to seperate them online but they dont look as good
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  19. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    3 Tote bags using up odds and ends of yarn for the McMillan box.
    3 Tote bags using up odds and ends of yarn for the McMillan box.
    3 Tote bags using up odds and ends of yarn for the McMillan box.
    3 Tote bags using up odds and ends of yarn for the McMillan box.
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  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost...
    Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost heap where it's making successful attempts to take over the scrub behind my property in March it...
    Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost heap where it's making successful attempts to take...
    Holboellia latifolia is not one I grow; I do have H coriacea and H brachyandra. H coriacea RHS describe it as rampant; I can vouch for that I exiled it from it's first home to behind the compost...
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