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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
    The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
    The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
    The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom which I will probably remove once...
    I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom which I will probably remove once the tree gets bigger. I will gradually raise the crown as the tree gets taller trying to retain a...
    I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom which I will probably remove once the tree gets bigger. I will gradually raise the...
    I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom which I will probably remove once...
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  3. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties...
    Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties available.
    Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties available.
    Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their...
    Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their property boundary for a token repayment, it could create all manner of problems down the line.
    Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their property boundary for a token repayment, it could create...
    Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their...
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  5. JWK
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
    Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
    Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
    Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
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  7. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
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  8. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    It's peculiar that they still term the size of greenhouses in Imperial but actually build them in metric. So the old '20ftx10ft' isn't actually that but comes out to just over 21ft x just over...
    It's peculiar that they still term the size of greenhouses in Imperial but actually build them in metric. So the old '20ftx10ft' isn't actually that but comes out to just over 21ft x just over 11ft or roughly 6.5m x 3.5mThat caused our original problem of not being able to use the old base so...
    It's peculiar that they still term the size of greenhouses in Imperial but actually build them in metric. So the old '20ftx10ft' isn't actually that but comes out to just over 21ft x just over 11ft or roughly 6.5m x 3.5mThat caused our...
    It's peculiar that they still term the size of greenhouses in Imperial but actually build them in metric. So the old '20ftx10ft' isn't actually that but comes out to just over 21ft x just over...
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  9. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
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  10. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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  11. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love reading about plant purchases. And even more so...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I agree completely with that. Leaving a party and sitting as an Independent would be a different matter.
    I agree completely with that. Leaving a party and sitting as an Independent would be a different matter.
    I agree completely with that. Leaving a party and sitting as an Independent would be a different matter.
    I agree completely with that. Leaving a party and sitting as an Independent would be a different matter.
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
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  14. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle of wine, which allows me to do my famous party...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
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  15. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
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  16. Logan
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  17. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
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  18. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
    Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
    Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
    Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
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  19. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
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  20. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her Saturday, i wonder if it was that, would it take...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
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