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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My wife was another caught with the 6 year increase in working years. Because of our age difference we would have been retiring within 6 months of each other before the change. That obviously...
    My wife was another caught with the 6 year increase in working years. Because of our age difference we would have been retiring within 6 months of each other before the change. That obviously changed to 6 1/2 year wait for us to be able to do the things we wanted to do. By which time I was...
    My wife was another caught with the 6 year increase in working years. Because of our age difference we would have been retiring within 6 months of each other before the change. That obviously changed to 6 1/2 year wait for us to be able to do...
    My wife was another caught with the 6 year increase in working years. Because of our age difference we would have been retiring within 6 months of each other before the change. That obviously...
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  2. Neil Clements

    Evening all, new here

    Welcome @Neil Clements , this is a friendly place :dancy:
    Welcome @Neil Clements , this is a friendly place :dancy:
    Welcome @Neil Clements , this is a friendly place :dancy:
    Welcome @Neil Clements , this is a friendly place :dancy:
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Are these similar nuclear programmes to the ones that Iraq didn't have?
    Are these similar nuclear programmes to the ones that Iraq didn't have?
    Are these similar nuclear programmes to the ones that Iraq didn't have?
    Are these similar nuclear programmes to the ones that Iraq didn't have?
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  4. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Any ideas what this is, it spent a while on the bird table this morning.
    Any ideas what this is, it spent a while on the bird table this morning.
    Any ideas what this is, it spent a while on the bird table this morning.
    Any ideas what this is, it spent a while on the bird table this morning.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  6. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
    whatever you get, if its fabric or leather or similar, washing and storing it properly matters to its longevity! especially for thick plastic fabrics.
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
    Stepped outside the front door, and there was a wonderful scent in the air. The sarcococca is in bloom!
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  8. JWK
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  9. Dorset-Tim

    What to do with Droopy Cactus

    I have a Cactus I have had for several years now, it is about 14" in length. I say in length as it is growing horizontally. Many years ago it just seemed it was going to die and started to droop....
    I have a Cactus I have had for several years now, it is about 14" in length. I say in length as it is growing horizontally. Many years ago it just seemed it was going to die and started to droop. Then started to grow again but by now if was at floor level so started growing along the shelf.I...
    I have a Cactus I have had for several years now, it is about 14" in length. I say in length as it is growing horizontally. Many years ago it just seemed it was going to die and started to droop. Then started to grow again but by now if was at...
    I have a Cactus I have had for several years now, it is about 14" in length. I say in length as it is growing horizontally. Many years ago it just seemed it was going to die and started to droop....
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
    A constantly grey, drizzly day and currently 15.2.
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  11. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge graft and a bud graft from each scion to increase the chance theyll take.I suspected modern apples...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge graft and a bud graft from each scion to increase the...
    Thanks for the great information everyone! Glad the ones you recognized have some approval at least.Did you use whip and tounge or some other method? my plan is to do both a whip and tounge...
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly...
    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly but cold rain is a no-go.I’ve done a few jobs for Dad and sent him off for a shower whilst I...
    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly but cold rain is a no-go.I’ve done a few jobs for...
    Afternoon all.Quite a bit of tidying and HW going on here folks - anyone would think we haven’t got any gardening to do! I’m really craving some garden time now. I’m ok with being a bit chilly...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet high!).
    That was my thinking @lizzie27, getting new fencing to keep my neighbour’s laurel hedge at bay and avoid having to prune it on my side every year (only the lower half though as it’s over 12 feet...
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  14. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
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  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves, reminiscent of rosemary, are dark green and persistent....
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves,...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    muscari.png ryllis.png Rosemary1 .jpg IMG_20260109_090426295.jpg Farfugium japonicum (2).JPG Farfugium japonicum.JPG
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  16. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
    I feel like living on a different planet seeing their pictures :biggrin:Your Amarylis looks marvellous. My mother loves them too and sent a bulb to me a few years ago.
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  17. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
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  18. 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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  19. Michellellew

    Could anyone ID this fungi please?

    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
    Wow thanks so much people! I’ve just looked them up, really interesting
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  20. 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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