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  1. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place 2026

    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
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  2. 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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  3. Tidemark
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  4. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
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  5. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
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  6. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t let them have human food much but they do like...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
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  7. pete
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    Electric cars.

    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago tho :biggrin:
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
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  8. 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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  9. Logan
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  10. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. BB3

    A word to the wise

    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used to spit out (you didn't have to display it but you...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
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  14. 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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  15. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Really enjoyed Monty's new programme and I'm looking forward to the next part when he's in Germany.We used to love listening to GQT but we're now skipping whole chunks of it when they've got...
    Really enjoyed Monty's new programme and I'm looking forward to the next part when he's in Germany.We used to love listening to GQT but we're now skipping whole chunks of it when they've got Bethan Collerton as one of the experts. It's not just me but Mrs LS as well - we just can't stand...
    Really enjoyed Monty's new programme and I'm looking forward to the next part when he's in Germany.We used to love listening to GQT but we're now skipping whole chunks of it when they've got Bethan Collerton as one of the experts. It's not just...
    Really enjoyed Monty's new programme and I'm looking forward to the next part when he's in Germany.We used to love listening to GQT but we're now skipping whole chunks of it when they've got...
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