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  1. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    If you have enough shoots on it, you might as well try all the methods - hardwood in pots of gritty soil outside that you can take with you even if they haven't rooted by then, softwood in pots on...
    If you have enough shoots on it, you might as well try all the methods - hardwood in pots of gritty soil outside that you can take with you even if they haven't rooted by then, softwood in pots on the windowsill, maybe some in water too (if the ones in water don't root you can chuck them out,...
    If you have enough shoots on it, you might as well try all the methods - hardwood in pots of gritty soil outside that you can take with you even if they haven't rooted by then, softwood in pots on the windowsill, maybe some in water too (if the...
    If you have enough shoots on it, you might as well try all the methods - hardwood in pots of gritty soil outside that you can take with you even if they haven't rooted by then, softwood in pots on...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my...
    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my careful attention today, so it you need me, I'll be on the sofa...
    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my careful attention today, so it you need me, I'll be on...
    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @cactus_girl I love dark chocolate but didn't like the dark Toblerone. Nothing beats the original.
    @cactus_girl I love dark chocolate but didn't like the dark Toblerone. Nothing beats the original.
    @cactus_girl I love dark chocolate but didn't like the dark Toblerone. Nothing beats the original.
    @cactus_girl I love dark chocolate but didn't like the dark Toblerone. Nothing beats the original.
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  4. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although...
    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although they're in 9's pots, they are pretty mature - not just new tender rooted cuttings. Not their fault,...
    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although they're in 9's pots, they are pretty mature - not...
    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
    But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
    But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
    But no fatalities thankfully - everyone heard the warning sounds and took notice to go home early and hunker down Jenny namaste
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  6. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
    Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
    Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
    Internal Combustion Engine. Basically a traditional car.
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  7. Jungle Jane

    Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?

    If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
    If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
    If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
    If it's spreading by suckering, and from the colour, I'd say it's cornus Midwinter Fire. I took mine out because it was infiltrating everwhere
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
    I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
    I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
    I understand that the present incumbent of the White House is going to rename it the Donroe Doctrine, there's plenty to read about it on line!
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  9. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With...
    I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With Temperature Control | eBay UKPS - I put the heat mat on the bottom of my propagator (my propagator...
    I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With Temperature Control | eBay UKPS - I put the heat...
    I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With...
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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit :biggrin:....
    After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit :biggrin:. Yesterday a British Gas engineer arrived within the allotted booking period and after an hour both...
    After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit :biggrin:. Yesterday a British Gas engineer arrived within...
    After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit :biggrin:....
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  11. 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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  12. JWK
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  13. Logan
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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