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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is very grey and very windy but 16.7c.Our County Town of Silves was flooded yesterday when the Arade River overflowed ... the main parking lot ... (the river at the back)Further to the town...
    It is very grey and very windy but 16.7c.Our County Town of Silves was flooded yesterday when the Arade River overflowed ... the main parking lot ... (the river at the back)Further to the town ....Our Friend Ivo lives by a creek of the Arade which overflowed and flooded his house with...
    It is very grey and very windy but 16.7c.Our County Town of Silves was flooded yesterday when the Arade River overflowed ... the main parking lot ... (the river at the back)Further to the town ....Our Friend Ivo lives by a creek of the...
    It is very grey and very windy but 16.7c.Our County Town of Silves was flooded yesterday when the Arade River overflowed ... the main parking lot ... (the river at the back)Further to the town...
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  2. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look both pot bound and wind blown. I’d prefer to buy one...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always look as if they’ve been there for a while and look...
    Thank you The last time I bought from Ornamental Trees the courier was unreliable but the tree was fine, despite not being watered before despatch. The trees in my local garden centres always...
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  3. Bb135

    Honeysuckle identification….

    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth. Again pruning after flowering is best unless it's...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth....
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
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  4. JWK
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Grey and miserable here. We have our neighbours dog staying till Saturday, while she heads back to her home town for a funeral. So no jaunts out for us for the next couple of days. Still chaotic...
    Grey and miserable here. We have our neighbours dog staying till Saturday, while she heads back to her home town for a funeral. So no jaunts out for us for the next couple of days. Still chaotic on some of the roads anyway, so not worth the hassle. I think the nearby village is still flooded,...
    Grey and miserable here. We have our neighbours dog staying till Saturday, while she heads back to her home town for a funeral. So no jaunts out for us for the next couple of days. Still chaotic on some of the roads anyway, so not worth the...
    Grey and miserable here. We have our neighbours dog staying till Saturday, while she heads back to her home town for a funeral. So no jaunts out for us for the next couple of days. Still chaotic...
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  6. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
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  7. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You are just supposed to swallow what they decree, not question it, ;)
    You are just supposed to swallow what they decree, not question it, ;)
    You are just supposed to swallow what they decree, not question it, ;)
    You are just supposed to swallow what they decree, not question it, ;)
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  10. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are millions of over 70s required to do regular updates.
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
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  11. Fat Controller

    What has tunnelled in?

    i use bait boxes with a rod going through them and use the blue poison blocks fed onto the rod. They come through the box, nibble on the blocks and then run off back to their nests to die. Its...
    i use bait boxes with a rod going through them and use the blue poison blocks fed onto the rod. They come through the box, nibble on the blocks and then run off back to their nests to die. Its safe so my dogs cant get at the poison and i dont have dead vermin around the garden.
    i use bait boxes with a rod going through them and use the blue poison blocks fed onto the rod. They come through the box, nibble on the blocks and then run off back to their nests to die. Its safe so my dogs cant get at the poison and i dont...
    i use bait boxes with a rod going through them and use the blue poison blocks fed onto the rod. They come through the box, nibble on the blocks and then run off back to their nests to die. Its...
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
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  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
    I usually get my Sungold from DT Brown - never had a problem with them.
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  15. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks better on neutral to acid conditions. Mine are...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
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  16. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I have just got some powered pruners. Charge with a USB C connection. Due to a trapped nerve I can't do too many repetitive arm/hand movements and these are really helpful. You still have the...
    I have just got some powered pruners. Charge with a USB C connection. Due to a trapped nerve I can't do too many repetitive arm/hand movements and these are really helpful. You still have the accuracy to prune without the work. Not cheap but worth it.
    I have just got some powered pruners. Charge with a USB C connection. Due to a trapped nerve I can't do too many repetitive arm/hand movements and these are really helpful. You still have the accuracy to prune without the work. Not cheap but...
    I have just got some powered pruners. Charge with a USB C connection. Due to a trapped nerve I can't do too many repetitive arm/hand movements and these are really helpful. You still have the...
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  17. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Is that 4th picture an aristolochia @stephenprudence ? If so, the Costa Wirral is even more amazing!
    Is that 4th picture an aristolochia @stephenprudence ? If so, the Costa Wirral is even more amazing!
    Is that 4th picture an aristolochia @stephenprudence ? If so, the Costa Wirral is even more amazing!
    Is that 4th picture an aristolochia @stephenprudence ? If so, the Costa Wirral is even more amazing!
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two...
    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two roses, thank goodness.I'm thinking about having a large hedge removed and replaced by a fence. It's an...
    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two roses, thank goodness.I'm thinking about having a...
    I repotted some strawberries (Mara de bois) into slightly larger pots as the original compost had sunk and the two smaller pots had roots escaping at the bottom.Then I pruned the last two...
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  19. shiney
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  20. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
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