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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
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  5. Logan
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  6. 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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  7. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
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  8. hailbopp

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

    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we...
    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we also have visits from badgers in this area and they kill hedgies. Some of the money I raise at my...
    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we also have visits from badgers in this area and they...
    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we...
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  9. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  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. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. JWK
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  20. 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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