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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    \we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. :cat-kittyandsmiley:We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring...
    \we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. :cat-kittyandsmiley:We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring the brilliant Graham Stephen.
    \we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. :cat-kittyandsmiley:We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring the brilliant Graham Stephen.
    \we had thundery showers this morning at eleven, very, overcast and 12c now. Both furries ventured out but are back now. :cat-kittyandsmiley:We are watching the mini series Adolescence, written by an staring...
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with some interesting people. I really look forward to...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and cake, or afternoon tea, and time to have a chat with...
    That sounds like a great idea! Hope you will go to some future meetings, @Michael Hewett. I’ve joined a couple of women’s groups in our village, a similar arrangement with a speaker, coffee and...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Ah both are correct! Victoria Coren gives the points if a connection is found that works but wasn’t the original answer she had - so either is a win!Rainy here and I’m feeling tired so having a...
    Ah both are correct! Victoria Coren gives the points if a connection is found that works but wasn’t the original answer she had - so either is a win!Rainy here and I’m feeling tired so having a day a home catching up on some TV.I haven’t had success with Hellebores either. Such beautiful...
    Ah both are correct! Victoria Coren gives the points if a connection is found that works but wasn’t the original answer she had - so either is a win!Rainy here and I’m feeling tired so having a day a home catching up on some TV.I haven’t had...
    Ah both are correct! Victoria Coren gives the points if a connection is found that works but wasn’t the original answer she had - so either is a win!Rainy here and I’m feeling tired so having a...
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  4. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I just think we are playing into the hands of the Chinese, I'm willing to bet in about 30 yrs they will be the only ones in the game for the ordinary person.
    I just think we are playing into the hands of the Chinese, I'm willing to bet in about 30 yrs they will be the only ones in the game for the ordinary person.
    I just think we are playing into the hands of the Chinese, I'm willing to bet in about 30 yrs they will be the only ones in the game for the ordinary person.
    I just think we are playing into the hands of the Chinese, I'm willing to bet in about 30 yrs they will be the only ones in the game for the ordinary person.
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  5. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    Do people really eat half this stuff, if so why are they not no 1 on the veg list.;)I've tried a few of the more exotic fruits and in most cases I can see why mostly we dont bother with them, same...
    Do people really eat half this stuff, if so why are they not no 1 on the veg list.;)I've tried a few of the more exotic fruits and in most cases I can see why mostly we dont bother with them, same with a couple of the less seen veg, mostly bland and not worth the effort, of course that's just my...
    Do people really eat half this stuff, if so why are they not no 1 on the veg list.;)I've tried a few of the more exotic fruits and in most cases I can see why mostly we dont bother with them, same with a couple of the less seen veg, mostly bland...
    Do people really eat half this stuff, if so why are they not no 1 on the veg list.;)I've tried a few of the more exotic fruits and in most cases I can see why mostly we dont bother with them, same...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
    Re the penis enhancing injections, quote from a newspaper,‘These extraordinary rumours are yet to be matched with any hard proof,’ !!!
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th September) in Conwy are still pretty good for this. (The...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual Seed Fair (26th March) and Honey Fair (13th...
    Another good place to get unusual plants used to be the old traditional town market or annual fair where you might get the hobby growers with just a small table of surplus whatever. The annual...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords :biggrin:
    14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords :biggrin:
    14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords :biggrin:
    14 bucketfuls so far. The neighbours are having a great time watching me and learning Finnish swearwords :biggrin:
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  9. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Rain enhances my sandstone paving :biggrin:.
    Rain enhances my sandstone paving :biggrin:.
    Rain enhances my sandstone paving :biggrin:.
    Rain enhances my sandstone paving :biggrin:.
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  10. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  11. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
    I remember from when I was a kid, in the videogame minecraft, if you right click with the bonemeal on a small tree it will instantly become a mature 10m tree. So use it carefully!!!
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  12. JWK
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
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  15. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  16. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  17. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
    I (female though with medium hands) got Wilko gauntlets which were excellent against thorns and not too big. Range have taken over the Wilko brand, so might stock them
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  18. Logan
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  19. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  20. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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