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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Miserably damp today, 9°C, little breeze and everything is sodden out there..
    Miserably damp today, 9°C, little breeze and everything is sodden out there..
    Miserably damp today, 9°C, little breeze and everything is sodden out there..
    Miserably damp today, 9°C, little breeze and everything is sodden out there..
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With closing that route, they have to take a different...
    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With...
    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
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  3. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a...
    Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a chance on one and simply give it a booting down the motorway once every couple of weeks... but then,...
    Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a chance on one and simply give it a booting down the...
    Diesel CX60?My 18 month mileage would be nearer 10k and a good chunk of it would be around London, so not really moving. Were it not for the threat of the next ULEZ move, I might still take a...
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  4. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    The first picture looks like an Anemone possibly blanda.
    The first picture looks like an Anemone possibly blanda.
    The first picture looks like an Anemone possibly blanda.
    The first picture looks like an Anemone possibly blanda.
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  5. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
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  6. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Soak away, I think they're called. You dig a deep pit at a low point, well into the subsoil clay layer, and fill with stones and rubble, then a layer of top soil/compost. Works after a fashion,...
    Soak away, I think they're called. You dig a deep pit at a low point, well into the subsoil clay layer, and fill with stones and rubble, then a layer of top soil/compost. Works after a fashion, but when full you still have to wait for the water to seep into the subsoil. I would say for most...
    Soak away, I think they're called. You dig a deep pit at a low point, well into the subsoil clay layer, and fill with stones and rubble, then a layer of top soil/compost. Works after a fashion, but when full you still have to wait for the water...
    Soak away, I think they're called. You dig a deep pit at a low point, well into the subsoil clay layer, and fill with stones and rubble, then a layer of top soil/compost. Works after a fashion,...
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
    My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
    My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
    My brother was told the same thing @Allotment Boy he has one of the ones that spins and the engineer said they slow down as they age.
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  8. 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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  9. JWK
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the...
    Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the leaves off the path up the garden, enough to completely fill a green bin. Now the path is cleared, I...
    Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the leaves off the path up the garden, enough to...
    Slept till nearly 9am, probably because it was still so dark out this morning. It’s been drizzling, so I’m extra glad I headed out to the garden yesterday. I did an hour and a half clearing the...
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  11. Tidemark
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution,...
    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but they'll hopefully keep the gravel in place and the aesthetics will hopefully be improved by...
    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but they'll hopefully keep the gravel in place and...
    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution,...
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  13. 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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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Trump is the typical spoilt rich kid. Always getting what they want as a kid and demanding the same as an adult. He wants Greenland and will tread on anybody who gets in his way. At school he...
    Trump is the typical spoilt rich kid. Always getting what they want as a kid and demanding the same as an adult. He wants Greenland and will tread on anybody who gets in his way. At school he probably got other people to do his dirty work on anybody who dared to cross him.
    Trump is the typical spoilt rich kid. Always getting what they want as a kid and demanding the same as an adult. He wants Greenland and will tread on anybody who gets in his way. At school he probably got other people to do his dirty work on...
    Trump is the typical spoilt rich kid. Always getting what they want as a kid and demanding the same as an adult. He wants Greenland and will tread on anybody who gets in his way. At school he...
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  15. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. pete
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    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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  19. 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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  20. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

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