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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The...
    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The sunny intervals never appeared. Just soaked everywhere.Maybe brighter tomorrow and a bit warmer...
    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The sunny intervals never appeared. Just soaked...
    It rained all day and is continuing heavy at the moment. I walked to the shops and rain was gushing from shop front roofs and cars were spraying huge puddles over everything. Like the monsoon. The...
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One...
    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One of my favourite artists, Kyffin Williams, has an exhibition at the art gallery in Llangefni and the...
    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One of my favourite artists, Kyffin Williams, has an...
    Lovely surprise to see you back @Obelix-Vendée and as newsy as ever. I have been 'organising' our cheap 2 days away in Trearddur Bay and we're having lunch with OH's cousin and wife on Monday. One...
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  4. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
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  5. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Tends to be with crops that long periods of the year will be empty or with tiny things growing. I think what works better is to have as many edibles as you can and then some feature plants for...
    Tends to be with crops that long periods of the year will be empty or with tiny things growing. I think what works better is to have as many edibles as you can and then some feature plants for pops of colour and so on.Tomatillos have lovely flower displays, sugarsnap peas look fairly similar...
    Tends to be with crops that long periods of the year will be empty or with tiny things growing. I think what works better is to have as many edibles as you can and then some feature plants for pops of colour and so on.Tomatillos have lovely...
    Tends to be with crops that long periods of the year will be empty or with tiny things growing. I think what works better is to have as many edibles as you can and then some feature plants for...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more slack in it. Even that little bit of extra...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
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  9. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  10. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
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  12. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  15. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  16. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  17. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
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  18. Logan
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  19. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  20. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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