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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
    Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
    Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
    Still like the tundra here. It took ages to walk up the road due to the ice and refrozen snow. Lots of people with spades out trying to break up the ice. But full sun and 2c.
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  2. JWK
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I’m thinking Trump and ICE, and Trump and Greenland?As far as Iran is concerned, maybe safer to leave the people to organise their own uprising than let Trump get involved? Look at Venezuela,...
    I’m thinking Trump and ICE, and Trump and Greenland?As far as Iran is concerned, maybe safer to leave the people to organise their own uprising than let Trump get involved? Look at Venezuela, the same illegitimate party is still in control, no free and fair elections in sight, Trump ignoring...
    I’m thinking Trump and ICE, and Trump and Greenland?As far as Iran is concerned, maybe safer to leave the people to organise their own uprising than let Trump get involved? Look at Venezuela, the same illegitimate party is still in control, no...
    I’m thinking Trump and ICE, and Trump and Greenland?As far as Iran is concerned, maybe safer to leave the people to organise their own uprising than let Trump get involved? Look at Venezuela,...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds yesterday).Secondly, thank-you to everyone for your kinds words about the neighbour situation. Her Grandson...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds yesterday).Secondly, thank-you to everyone for your kinds...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Firstly - and perhaps most importantly - I hope everyone got through Storm Goretti safely (here it was a non-event, we had sunshine and light winds...
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  6. 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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  7. pete
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    Electric cars.

    TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
    TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
    TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
    TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
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  8. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
    Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
    Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
    Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with...
    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with fleece, but I could see that various bulbs in pots were coming up. But I didn't label them, although one...
    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with fleece, but I could see that various bulbs in pots were...
    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
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  15. 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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  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. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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  18. 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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  19. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf...
    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf damage at this time of year comes from simple things like excessive foot traffic on frozen or...
    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf damage at this time of year comes from simple...
    With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf...
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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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