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  1. Jungle Jane

    Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?

    This is from one of my customers gardenI've got cornus / dogwood in my garden that are either green or red, I've not seen one this colour before which makes me wonder if it is a salix /...
    This is from one of my customers gardenI've got cornus / dogwood in my garden that are either green or red, I've not seen one this colour before which makes me wonder if it is a salix / willow.Also unlike my own dogwoods this one seems to be spreading via underground roots rather than...
    This is from one of my customers gardenI've got cornus / dogwood in my garden that are either green or red, I've not seen one this colour before which makes me wonder if it is a salix / willow.Also unlike my own dogwoods this one seems to be...
    This is from one of my customers gardenI've got cornus / dogwood in my garden that are either green or red, I've not seen one this colour before which makes me wonder if it is a salix /...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
    A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
    A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
    A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
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  3. hailbopp

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

    Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
    Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
    Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
    Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
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  4. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    Recently purchased a garland 7 tray window propogator recent temperatures have killed off all the seeds. As propogator doesn't have a thermostat and only heats up to 13 degrees can anyone...
    Recently purchased a garland 7 tray window propogator recent temperatures have killed off all the seeds. As propogator doesn't have a thermostat and only heats up to 13 degrees can anyone recommend one that's suitable for tropical seeds. Than you in advance I have limited space window seal in...
    Recently purchased a garland 7 tray window propogator recent temperatures have killed off all the seeds. As propogator doesn't have a thermostat and only heats up to 13 degrees can anyone recommend one that's suitable for tropical seeds. Than you...
    Recently purchased a garland 7 tray window propogator recent temperatures have killed off all the seeds. As propogator doesn't have a thermostat and only heats up to 13 degrees can anyone...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
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  6. JWK
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  7. Logan
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats)...
    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats) back to bed.
    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats) back to bed.
    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats)...
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  9. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking...
    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking runs the motor in regen mode which creates a counter torque and slows the motor (car) and throws the...
    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking runs the motor in regen mode which creates a counter...
    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking...
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  10. JWK
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and...
    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and agreements it disagrees with or believe shouldn't apply to the US.
    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and agreements it disagrees with or believe shouldn't apply...
    The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and...
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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The boiler was leaking. We left a message for our excellent local boiler company, and was called 5...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The boiler was leaking. We left a message for our...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The...
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  13. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
    Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
    Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
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  15. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of grapes it's their third year now.
    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of...
    I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
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  16. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
    I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.;)
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  17. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
    Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...
    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the feeder, so the male had to make do with a...
    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the...
    If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...
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  19. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck. :thumbsup:
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck. :thumbsup:
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
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  20. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
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