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  1. 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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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Heavy rain till midday then clearing up. 8 to 10c
    Heavy rain till midday then clearing up. 8 to 10c
    Heavy rain till midday then clearing up. 8 to 10c
    Heavy rain till midday then clearing up. 8 to 10c
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Hearing the forecast with heavy rain and wind, I went into the garden at 1 o'clock and had finished tidying up it by half past 2. I removed the leaves from the beds to give new grow a chance. I...
    Hearing the forecast with heavy rain and wind, I went into the garden at 1 o'clock and had finished tidying up it by half past 2. I removed the leaves from the beds to give new grow a chance. I left the bags on the ground in one of the corners so that wildlife can come out in Spring time. I...
    Hearing the forecast with heavy rain and wind, I went into the garden at 1 o'clock and had finished tidying up it by half past 2. I removed the leaves from the beds to give new grow a chance. I left the bags on the ground in one of the corners...
    Hearing the forecast with heavy rain and wind, I went into the garden at 1 o'clock and had finished tidying up it by half past 2. I removed the leaves from the beds to give new grow a chance. I...
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  4. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    The best one, I find, is D. bholua "Jacqueline Postill". The scent goes all the way out to our road and passing walkers are always commenting on it.
    The best one, I find, is D. bholua "Jacqueline Postill". The scent goes all the way out to our road and passing walkers are always commenting on it.
    The best one, I find, is D. bholua "Jacqueline Postill". The scent goes all the way out to our road and passing walkers are always commenting on it.
    The best one, I find, is D. bholua "Jacqueline Postill". The scent goes all the way out to our road and passing walkers are always commenting on it.
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then...
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then you had three options, renew the lease, buy the solar panels at a reduced cost or have them removed....
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then you had three options, renew the lease, buy the...
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then...
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  6. JWK
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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning to you all!!Yes, dismal again with rain forecast.I must have been on a roll yesterday as I decided to defrost a small freezer and review the contents. I take stock of a stand up...
    Good morning to you all!!Yes, dismal again with rain forecast.I must have been on a roll yesterday as I decided to defrost a small freezer and review the contents. I take stock of a stand up freezer that I have and try to keep track of what's in there.Short message this morning as I am...
    Good morning to you all!!Yes, dismal again with rain forecast.I must have been on a roll yesterday as I decided to defrost a small freezer and review the contents. I take stock of a stand up freezer that I have and try to keep track of...
    Good morning to you all!!Yes, dismal again with rain forecast.I must have been on a roll yesterday as I decided to defrost a small freezer and review the contents. I take stock of a stand up...
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  8. 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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  9. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We...
    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We had a small piece of carpet on the top shelf for cats.And they never disturbed any plants -...
    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We had a small piece of carpet on the top shelf for...
    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We...
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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?

    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. ...
    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. There was even one that I didn't like at all but he was a brilliant constituency MP.
    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. There was even one that I didn't like at all but he...
    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. ...
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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

    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The Euphorbia 'Galaxy Glow' has survived drought and frost, but the Geum 'Totally Tangerine' next to it has...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The Euphorbia 'Galaxy Glow' has survived drought and...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The...
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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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