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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's a dry day with occasional sun, quite pleasant with a light breeze, 10c. Rain forecast overnight
    It's a dry day with occasional sun, quite pleasant with a light breeze, 10c. Rain forecast overnight
    It's a dry day with occasional sun, quite pleasant with a light breeze, 10c. Rain forecast overnight
    It's a dry day with occasional sun, quite pleasant with a light breeze, 10c. Rain forecast overnight
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thanks for that @Michael Hewett, it does look very much like it.
    Thanks for that @Michael Hewett, it does look very much like it.
    Thanks for that @Michael Hewett, it does look very much like it.
    Thanks for that @Michael Hewett, it does look very much like it.
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  3. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves...
    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves that can develop reddish tips. The plant is native to South Africa and typically grows in arid,...
    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves that can develop reddish tips. The plant is...
    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @Philippa We have had other cats adopt us since then but all those actually lived with different neighbours. They all preferred to spend their daytime with us or in our garden. Probably because...
    @Philippa We have had other cats adopt us since then but all those actually lived with different neighbours. They all preferred to spend their daytime with us or in our garden. Probably because we don't have young children or dogs around and they could always have a friendly chat with us or...
    @Philippa We have had other cats adopt us since then but all those actually lived with different neighbours. They all preferred to spend their daytime with us or in our garden. Probably because we don't have young children or dogs around and...
    @Philippa We have had other cats adopt us since then but all those actually lived with different neighbours. They all preferred to spend their daytime with us or in our garden. Probably because...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Considering the rather scary forecast we originally had for today, it's not too bad. However, we have 2 weeks of rain ahead of us. I'm half way through doing my D T Brown seed order; 4 for 3 and...
    Considering the rather scary forecast we originally had for today, it's not too bad. However, we have 2 weeks of rain ahead of us. I'm half way through doing my D T Brown seed order; 4 for 3 and free postage this weekend. Must not go mad! OH is wading through loo stuff (not literally, I hasten...
    Considering the rather scary forecast we originally had for today, it's not too bad. However, we have 2 weeks of rain ahead of us. I'm half way through doing my D T Brown seed order; 4 for 3 and free postage this weekend. Must not go mad! OH is...
    Considering the rather scary forecast we originally had for today, it's not too bad. However, we have 2 weeks of rain ahead of us. I'm half way through doing my D T Brown seed order; 4 for 3 and...
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  6. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
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  7. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical guide covering the most common errors people make with...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable...
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    The nurse asked the patient to remove his clothing and put on a gown, to be checked by a doctor.“In front of you”?”, he asks, shyly.The nurse says, “Well no, but I’ve seen the unclothed human...
    The nurse asked the patient to remove his clothing and put on a gown, to be checked by a doctor.“In front of you”?”, he asks, shyly.The nurse says, “Well no, but I’ve seen the unclothed human body before.”The patient said, “Not one like mine. You would die laughing at my bared body.”“Of...
    The nurse asked the patient to remove his clothing and put on a gown, to be checked by a doctor.“In front of you”?”, he asks, shyly.The nurse says, “Well no, but I’ve seen the unclothed human body before.”The patient said, “Not one like...
    The nurse asked the patient to remove his clothing and put on a gown, to be checked by a doctor.“In front of you”?”, he asks, shyly.The nurse says, “Well no, but I’ve seen the unclothed human...
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  9. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    See previous page for reference to that dark land. December really too late to plant daffs, really need to be in September/October as my planted ones already have good roots and shoots to push...
    See previous page for reference to that dark land. December really too late to plant daffs, really need to be in September/October as my planted ones already have good roots and shoots to push through when weather suitable.
    See previous page for reference to that dark land. December really too late to plant daffs, really need to be in September/October as my planted ones already have good roots and shoots to push through when weather suitable.
    See previous page for reference to that dark land. December really too late to plant daffs, really need to be in September/October as my planted ones already have good roots and shoots to push...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    :) Thanks, I'm never up to date with these newfangled ways of doing things. I have no mobile phone and no social media. :noidea: I'm just a grumpy old man and enjoy being one :old: :roflol:
    :) Thanks, I'm never up to date with these newfangled ways of doing things. I have no mobile phone and no social media. :noidea: I'm just a grumpy old man and enjoy being one :old: :roflol:
    :) Thanks, I'm never up to date with these newfangled ways of doing things. I have no mobile phone and no social media. :noidea: I'm just a grumpy old man and enjoy being one :old: :roflol:
    :) Thanks, I'm never up to date with these newfangled ways of doing things. I have no mobile phone and no social media. :noidea: I'm just a grumpy old man and enjoy being one :old: :roflol:
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    weve had welsh red seaweed a few times, a peculiar flavour. i forget its name. mix with oats and fry into little pancakes. now and again its interesting to eat :biggrin:I might grow our potatoes in the...
    weve had welsh red seaweed a few times, a peculiar flavour. i forget its name. mix with oats and fry into little pancakes. now and again its interesting to eat :biggrin:I might grow our potatoes in the cloth bags again this year but ill use better soil. Last time the compost we got was barely rotten...
    weve had welsh red seaweed a few times, a peculiar flavour. i forget its name. mix with oats and fry into little pancakes. now and again its interesting to eat :biggrin:I might grow our potatoes in the cloth bags again this year but ill use better soil....
    weve had welsh red seaweed a few times, a peculiar flavour. i forget its name. mix with oats and fry into little pancakes. now and again its interesting to eat :biggrin:I might grow our potatoes in the...
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  12. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Galanths "Wendy's Gold" was a couple of bulbs in a pot a few years ago and has bulked up nicely, I do need to weed all the grass from around it though. I got it cheap after a talk on spring...
    Galanths "Wendy's Gold" was a couple of bulbs in a pot a few years ago and has bulked up nicely, I do need to weed all the grass from around it though. I got it cheap after a talk on spring flowering bulbs a few years back.
    Galanths "Wendy's Gold" was a couple of bulbs in a pot a few years ago and has bulked up nicely, I do need to weed all the grass from around it though. I got it cheap after a talk on spring flowering bulbs a few years back.
    Galanths "Wendy's Gold" was a couple of bulbs in a pot a few years ago and has bulked up nicely, I do need to weed all the grass from around it though. I got it cheap after a talk on spring...
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  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
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  14. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    My current work laptop has that lens cover that slides across, just where you hold the top edge of the screen to open/close it. I've accidentally moved it more times than I care to admit to, so...
    My current work laptop has that lens cover that slides across, just where you hold the top edge of the screen to open/close it. I've accidentally moved it more times than I care to admit to, so now that it's the first thing I check if my camera "isn't working".
    My current work laptop has that lens cover that slides across, just where you hold the top edge of the screen to open/close it. I've accidentally moved it more times than I care to admit to, so now that it's the first thing I check if my camera...
    My current work laptop has that lens cover that slides across, just where you hold the top edge of the screen to open/close it. I've accidentally moved it more times than I care to admit to, so...
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  15. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
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  16. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
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  17. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
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  18. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root in the soil.
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
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  19. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
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