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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Been raining since around 2pm, only light at first but heavier this evening, I think the main band has moved north now but more rain to come and possible snow on the back edge later tomorrow. ...
    Been raining since around 2pm, only light at first but heavier this evening, I think the main band has moved north now but more rain to come and possible snow on the back edge later tomorrow. Still only 4c the temperature is not budging.
    Been raining since around 2pm, only light at first but heavier this evening, I think the main band has moved north now but more rain to come and possible snow on the back edge later tomorrow. Still only 4c the temperature is not budging.
    Been raining since around 2pm, only light at first but heavier this evening, I think the main band has moved north now but more rain to come and possible snow on the back edge later tomorrow. ...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    But the US doesn't need to own it or invade it in order to do that. Does it.Never been into Shakespeare, forsooth.:biggrin:
    But the US doesn't need to own it or invade it in order to do that. Does it.Never been into Shakespeare, forsooth.:biggrin:
    But the US doesn't need to own it or invade it in order to do that. Does it.Never been into Shakespeare, forsooth.:biggrin:
    But the US doesn't need to own it or invade it in order to do that. Does it.Never been into Shakespeare, forsooth.:biggrin:
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    All the British chocolate manufacturers seem to have been taken over by foreign companies and they have degraded the products to a point where everyone says they prefer foreign chocolate. :scratch:
    All the British chocolate manufacturers seem to have been taken over by foreign companies and they have degraded the products to a point where everyone says they prefer foreign chocolate. :scratch:
    All the British chocolate manufacturers seem to have been taken over by foreign companies and they have degraded the products to a point where everyone says they prefer foreign chocolate. :scratch:
    All the British chocolate manufacturers seem to have been taken over by foreign companies and they have degraded the products to a point where everyone says they prefer foreign chocolate. :scratch:
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  4. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
    I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
    I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
    I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
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  5. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    regenerative braking activates the brake lights when braking strong enough.
    regenerative braking activates the brake lights when braking strong enough.
    regenerative braking activates the brake lights when braking strong enough.
    regenerative braking activates the brake lights when braking strong enough.
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  6. 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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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I watched Celebrity Traitors @AuntyRach and turned into an addict! I'll watch the first two series when we next come back to Norfolk. We leave for France on Tuesday.
    I watched Celebrity Traitors @AuntyRach and turned into an addict! I'll watch the first two series when we next come back to Norfolk. We leave for France on Tuesday.
    I watched Celebrity Traitors @AuntyRach and turned into an addict! I'll watch the first two series when we next come back to Norfolk. We leave for France on Tuesday.
    I watched Celebrity Traitors @AuntyRach and turned into an addict! I'll watch the first two series when we next come back to Norfolk. We leave for France on Tuesday.
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  8. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is thinning out ...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is thinning out ...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is...
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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Tonight I returned home after 12 days abroad. Before I left, there was no forecast for cold temperatures or snow at all, so it caught me completely by surprise. One of the first things I did when...
    Tonight I returned home after 12 days abroad. Before I left, there was no forecast for cold temperatures or snow at all, so it caught me completely by surprise. One of the first things I did when I got home was go out with a torch and check on the plants.Two things surprised me:The main...
    Tonight I returned home after 12 days abroad. Before I left, there was no forecast for cold temperatures or snow at all, so it caught me completely by surprise. One of the first things I did when I got home was go out with a torch and check on...
    Tonight I returned home after 12 days abroad. Before I left, there was no forecast for cold temperatures or snow at all, so it caught me completely by surprise. One of the first things I did when...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
    A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
    A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
    A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
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  12. Logan
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Joao
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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