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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe...
    For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe gales I could understand, but moderate wind ? So what if there is a moderate wind ...There's...
    For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe gales I could understand, but moderate wind ? So...
    For goodness sake ! I've just seen a warning on my screen for 'moderate wind' - not on the weather page I usually look at but on the blank screen when I open my laptop. Now if it was for severe...
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  2. Logan
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  3. 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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  4. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further...
    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further pruning by looking at the plant from different angles. It will still be dormant so it's a good time to...
    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further pruning by looking at the plant from different angles....
    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
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  6. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Think we would spread th old sand and gravel around the garden as would suspect all manner of bugs, eggs, fungus etc will be in there somewhere just waiting to jump onto your new plants.Might...
    Think we would spread th old sand and gravel around the garden as would suspect all manner of bugs, eggs, fungus etc will be in there somewhere just waiting to jump onto your new plants.Might cost a little more, but get 25 kg bags of sand and gravel delivered in small batches and use one of...
    Think we would spread th old sand and gravel around the garden as would suspect all manner of bugs, eggs, fungus etc will be in there somewhere just waiting to jump onto your new plants.Might cost a little more, but get 25 kg bags of sand and...
    Think we would spread th old sand and gravel around the garden as would suspect all manner of bugs, eggs, fungus etc will be in there somewhere just waiting to jump onto your new plants.Might...
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  7. Selleri
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    Things you always say wrong

    By the time i think of the right words to say and may be i will use the wrong words then a few good minutes have passed so yes i don't speak at the speed of light, wish i could as then i could see...
    By the time i think of the right words to say and may be i will use the wrong words then a few good minutes have passed so yes i don't speak at the speed of light, wish i could as then i could see myself as a brain box's :ideaIPB: Some people names are hard for me, 1 of the hard one's is "Nolan" i...
    By the time i think of the right words to say and may be i will use the wrong words then a few good minutes have passed so yes i don't speak at the speed of light, wish i could as then i could see myself as a brain box's :ideaIPB: Some people names are...
    By the time i think of the right words to say and may be i will use the wrong words then a few good minutes have passed so yes i don't speak at the speed of light, wish i could as then i could see...
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  8. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in this vein.)Another neighbour passed away after a long illness last week. She was a relatively...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in this vein.)Another neighbour passed away after a...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
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  11. JWK
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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
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  15. Tidemark
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    Oh, him again.

    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
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  16. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
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  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
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  18. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
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  19. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
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  20. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
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