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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been wet and windy all day ... I enjoyed a drive through the countryside to a not-far-away town, where I got some fresh produce in the market. Low clouds scurrying across the sky, and the...
    It has been wet and windy all day ... I enjoyed a drive through the countryside to a not-far-away town, where I got some fresh produce in the market. Low clouds scurrying across the sky, and the sound of rain and wind is energizing
    It has been wet and windy all day ... I enjoyed a drive through the countryside to a not-far-away town, where I got some fresh produce in the market. Low clouds scurrying across the sky, and the sound of rain and wind is energizing
    It has been wet and windy all day ... I enjoyed a drive through the countryside to a not-far-away town, where I got some fresh produce in the market. Low clouds scurrying across the sky, and the...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I pruned 4 roses today. Another 4 to go I think.
    I pruned 4 roses today. Another 4 to go I think.
    I pruned 4 roses today. Another 4 to go I think.
    I pruned 4 roses today. Another 4 to go I think.
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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?

    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became...
    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became independent in the 1970's.As the islanders were quite religious there was no drinking on Sundays. ...
    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became independent in the 1970's.As the islanders were...
    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon folks! Sorry some of you are getting truly awful weather...We feed birds in the winter. I guess it's correct, that the balance of natural species will be influenced by our feeding...
    Afternoon folks! Sorry some of you are getting truly awful weather...We feed birds in the winter. I guess it's correct, that the balance of natural species will be influenced by our feeding them artificially, but surely if we also increase the natural food available to them (not cutting down...
    Afternoon folks! Sorry some of you are getting truly awful weather...We feed birds in the winter. I guess it's correct, that the balance of natural species will be influenced by our feeding them artificially, but surely if we also increase...
    Afternoon folks! Sorry some of you are getting truly awful weather...We feed birds in the winter. I guess it's correct, that the balance of natural species will be influenced by our feeding...
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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

    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
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  9. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Board of peace
    Board of peace
    Board of peace
    Board of peace
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
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  12. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
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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!

    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
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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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