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  1. JWK
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.Errr, maybe see what Putin says first, I think he stated long ago NATO troops would one of his red...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.Errr, maybe see what Putin says first, I think he...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon!In spite of the forecast we had another frost last night, so the expectant birds have been fed again. I was pleased to see two robins together, not yelling at each other but...
    Good afternoon!In spite of the forecast we had another frost last night, so the expectant birds have been fed again. I was pleased to see two robins together, not yelling at each other but eating at the food tray side by side, so maybe we'll have nestlings this spring.Glad you're improving,...
    Good afternoon!In spite of the forecast we had another frost last night, so the expectant birds have been fed again. I was pleased to see two robins together, not yelling at each other but eating at the food tray side by side, so maybe we'll...
    Good afternoon!In spite of the forecast we had another frost last night, so the expectant birds have been fed again. I was pleased to see two robins together, not yelling at each other but...
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  5. JWK
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  6. 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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  7. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste. After straining off the juice to use for the wine,...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste....
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
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  8. 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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  9. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time...
    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time served.I dont watch it much now days so I dont really know anything much about any of them or even...
    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time served.I dont watch it much now days so I dont...
    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time...
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  10. 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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  11. Logan
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. hailbopp

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

    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
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  17. 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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  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. 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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  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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