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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Strong winds here today. As it's our bin day, there is recycling stuff blowing everywhere. Many lids have blown away because the tabs that clip the lids on have been broken off over time. That...
    Strong winds here today. As it's our bin day, there is recycling stuff blowing everywhere. Many lids have blown away because the tabs that clip the lids on have been broken off over time. That would be one potential benefit of changing from smaller recycling boxes with lids, to one full size...
    Strong winds here today. As it's our bin day, there is recycling stuff blowing everywhere. Many lids have blown away because the tabs that clip the lids on have been broken off over time. That would be one potential benefit of changing from...
    Strong winds here today. As it's our bin day, there is recycling stuff blowing everywhere. Many lids have blown away because the tabs that clip the lids on have been broken off over time. That...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    That's spooky, I was thinking about Rowlands Castle only the other day as I was watching a programme about, er, castles, and wondered how things were going with him. I know people leave for...
    That's spooky, I was thinking about Rowlands Castle only the other day as I was watching a programme about, er, castles, and wondered how things were going with him. I know people leave for various reasons (sometimes completely unforseen), and it often leaves members hoping that things are OK. I...
    That's spooky, I was thinking about Rowlands Castle only the other day as I was watching a programme about, er, castles, and wondered how things were going with him. I know people leave for various reasons (sometimes completely unforseen), and it...
    That's spooky, I was thinking about Rowlands Castle only the other day as I was watching a programme about, er, castles, and wondered how things were going with him. I know people leave for...
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my...
    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my hands were very cold, but i wanted to do something.
    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my hands were very cold, but i wanted to do something.
    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my...
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  4. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    At the weekend I was walking home with my brother when we saw a chap stuck between a car and a fence. The poor guy had a walker and the car was parked on the path, so tight to the fence that he...
    At the weekend I was walking home with my brother when we saw a chap stuck between a car and a fence. The poor guy had a walker and the car was parked on the path, so tight to the fence that he couldn't get through. The fact the fence was falling down didn't help because a post got caught on the...
    At the weekend I was walking home with my brother when we saw a chap stuck between a car and a fence. The poor guy had a walker and the car was parked on the path, so tight to the fence that he couldn't get through. The fact the fence was falling...
    At the weekend I was walking home with my brother when we saw a chap stuck between a car and a fence. The poor guy had a walker and the car was parked on the path, so tight to the fence that he...
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  6. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
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  7. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
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  9. Selleri
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    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away. He was obviously annoyed by the sound. Another fox...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away....
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
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  11. JWK
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  12. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
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  13. Sheal
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    Household tips

    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the paracetamol and rub it across the affected area. I used up about five tablets as something had badly...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the paracetamol and rub it across the affected area. I...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the...
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  14. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
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  15. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself. But this absolute proliferation of long thin shoots...
    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself....
    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
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  16. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
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  17. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
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  18. Logan
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  19. Alan Aldred

    Plant not doing good

    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
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