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  1. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
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  3. 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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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
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  5. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We have the same problem @Logan but the other way round. OH has told EDF but no response so far except to put our DD up - by way too much. OH sent them a strongly worded rebuttal and they have...
    We have the same problem @Logan but the other way round. OH has told EDF but no response so far except to put our DD up - by way too much. OH sent them a strongly worded rebuttal and they have climbed down but with no confirmation of the new smart meter being replaced.
    We have the same problem @Logan but the other way round. OH has told EDF but no response so far except to put our DD up - by way too much. OH sent them a strongly worded rebuttal and they have climbed down but with no confirmation of the new...
    We have the same problem @Logan but the other way round. OH has told EDF but no response so far except to put our DD up - by way too much. OH sent them a strongly worded rebuttal and they have...
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  8. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to...
    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to offer some help/advice.
    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to offer some help/advice.
    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to...
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  11. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Beautiful Hamamellis @Ladybird4, I must have a look at mine tomorrow to see if it's beginning to flower but it's a bit early. Likewise the sarcococca. I did notice the Daphne's perfume when I was...
    Beautiful Hamamellis @Ladybird4, I must have a look at mine tomorrow to see if it's beginning to flower but it's a bit early. Likewise the sarcococca. I did notice the Daphne's perfume when I was walking up the drive - beautiful.Had a really strong massage this morning which I'm beginning to...
    Beautiful Hamamellis @Ladybird4, I must have a look at mine tomorrow to see if it's beginning to flower but it's a bit early. Likewise the sarcococca. I did notice the Daphne's perfume when I was walking up the drive - beautiful.Had a really...
    Beautiful Hamamellis @Ladybird4, I must have a look at mine tomorrow to see if it's beginning to flower but it's a bit early. Likewise the sarcococca. I did notice the Daphne's perfume when I was...
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  12. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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  13. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits here and blackbirds :biggrin: they just got used to eating...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
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  14. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The other Jeep was fine, but the broken one wasn't just...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
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  15. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Click to watch
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  16. JWK
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  17. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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