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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Dry and bright, and mild The sun was strong when there were breaks in the clouds.
    Dry and bright, and mild The sun was strong when there were breaks in the clouds.
    Dry and bright, and mild The sun was strong when there were breaks in the clouds.
    Dry and bright, and mild The sun was strong when there were breaks in the clouds.
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the...
    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the nightmares and statins as two family members have mentioned similar… interesting.I hope any trips,...
    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the nightmares and statins as two family members have...
    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use...
    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use the Polo for, though if we're feeling frugal we do take it further afield, but it's not as...
    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use the Polo for, though if we're feeling frugal we do...
    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use...
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  4. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
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  6. JWK
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  7. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
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  8. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have...
    Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have kniphofia Christmas Cheer, snowdrops, eranthis and cyclamen in flower. All my herbaceous plants...
    Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have kniphofia Christmas Cheer, snowdrops, eranthis and...
    Thank you @Plantminded , what an offer! More seriously, I've just looked it up, and my garden is barely 30m above sea level, and 4.5 miles from the nearest beach, and faces south. Yet I only have...
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  9. Logan
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
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  11. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it, those that don't are new and will fruit later. In...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it,...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
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  12. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
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  13. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
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  14. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
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  15. RoseBush

    To sow or not to sow....

    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
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  16. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
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  17. JWK
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  18. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  19. hailbopp

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

    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the item is very familiar.there is currently no...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
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  20. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
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