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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels like 2c. I hope that the rest of the icy snow melts today.
    Sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels like 2c. I hope that the rest of the icy snow melts today.
    Sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels like 2c. I hope that the rest of the icy snow melts today.
    Sunny with light winds from the north temp 2c feels like 2c. I hope that the rest of the icy snow melts today.
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  2. hailbopp

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

    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to...
    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone happy.
    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone...
    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to...
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  3. Fat Controller

    What has tunnelled in?

    I've got a couple of pre-baited, dog proof, poison boxes on their way - one will get shoved just under the shed and the other down the side of it and I will block off the bit down the side to be...
    I've got a couple of pre-baited, dog proof, poison boxes on their way - one will get shoved just under the shed and the other down the side of it and I will block off the bit down the side to be doubly sure. Even if I never get those boxes back out until we move the shed, I don't really care,...
    I've got a couple of pre-baited, dog proof, poison boxes on their way - one will get shoved just under the shed and the other down the side of it and I will block off the bit down the side to be doubly sure. Even if I never get those boxes back...
    I've got a couple of pre-baited, dog proof, poison boxes on their way - one will get shoved just under the shed and the other down the side of it and I will block off the bit down the side to be...
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  4. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil...
    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I pruned hard back last winter
    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I...
    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil...
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  5. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full...
    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full week before being emptied but the bin rarely gets full tbh. Food waste is a faff and in the Summer...
    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full week before being emptied but the bin rarely gets...
    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full...
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  7. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Are you still on here Victoria ?
    Are you still on here Victoria ?
    Are you still on here Victoria ?
    Are you still on here Victoria ?
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The wife was at the back of the car having a go at the ice bunch in the video put on the news this morning. It was video taken by the bloke who shot her.
    The wife was at the back of the car having a go at the ice bunch in the video put on the news this morning. It was video taken by the bloke who shot her.
    The wife was at the back of the car having a go at the ice bunch in the video put on the news this morning. It was video taken by the bloke who shot her.
    The wife was at the back of the car having a go at the ice bunch in the video put on the news this morning. It was video taken by the bloke who shot her.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though...
    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though as the roots will get hotter in summer and may also need winter protection.
    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though as the roots will get hotter in summer and may...
    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though...
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  10. TheMadHedger

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

    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or heavy snow (if that's appropriate) so stops damage...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
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  11. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
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  12. Bear

    COFEA arabica

    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now...
    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three will probably be fine once established. In fact,...
    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three...
    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now...
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  13. Jungle Jane

    Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?

    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
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  14. JWK
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  15. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in...
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in upstate New York.
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in upstate New York.
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in...
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  16. JWK
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Logan
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