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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    There is a definite change and it seems to be very much the old east/west thing. I am still firmly of the mind that Venezuela is as much if not more about China (and to some degree Russia) than...
    There is a definite change and it seems to be very much the old east/west thing. I am still firmly of the mind that Venezuela is as much if not more about China (and to some degree Russia) than anything; the goings-on in Iran, that is going to affect both China & Russia as they will no longer...
    There is a definite change and it seems to be very much the old east/west thing. I am still firmly of the mind that Venezuela is as much if not more about China (and to some degree Russia) than anything; the goings-on in Iran, that is going to...
    There is a definite change and it seems to be very much the old east/west thing. I am still firmly of the mind that Venezuela is as much if not more about China (and to some degree Russia) than...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full...
    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full week before being emptied but the bin rarely gets full tbh. Food waste is a faff and in the Summer...
    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full week before being emptied but the bin rarely gets...
    Good Morning folks.I have a small kitchen bin and a basket for all the recycling and the idea is to take it all out to the main bins every few days. The reality is that it often goes the full...
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  3. JWK
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though...
    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though as the roots will get hotter in summer and may also need winter protection.
    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though as the roots will get hotter in summer and may...
    If the bed is going to become congested @CostasK, raising the roses like that may also improve airflow and reduce the likelihood of black spot. You may need to keep a closer eye on watering though...
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  5. JWK
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
    A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
    A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
    A sunny, calm 2 degrees, everywhere still crunchy under foot, I think it was all hail rather than snow over night, rain due tomorrow it seems.
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  7. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
    I received my hydrometers todayAnd using your recipe @On the Levels I started my beet wine :)
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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

    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates...
    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates the dawn of a new gardening year by looking back at some memorable moments.At Longmeadow, he adds...
    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates the dawn of a new gardening year by looking back...
    This should strictly be in a 2026 thread but time is of the essence as at 8pm tonight there is a compilation programme, the first of 4."In the first of four special programmes, Monty celebrates...
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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

    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to...
    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone happy.
    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone...
    I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to...
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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

    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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  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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