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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunshine this morning! Hazy to be sure, but it's nice to see a bit of brightness.Yesterday's rainfall came to 12mm - it didn't stop until after dark.
    Sunshine this morning! Hazy to be sure, but it's nice to see a bit of brightness.Yesterday's rainfall came to 12mm - it didn't stop until after dark.
    Sunshine this morning! Hazy to be sure, but it's nice to see a bit of brightness.Yesterday's rainfall came to 12mm - it didn't stop until after dark.
    Sunshine this morning! Hazy to be sure, but it's nice to see a bit of brightness.Yesterday's rainfall came to 12mm - it didn't stop until after dark.
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  2. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks better on neutral to acid conditions. Mine are...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
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  4. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    Thank you @Stephen Southwest, I'll bear that in mind for the future :).
    Thank you @Stephen Southwest, I'll bear that in mind for the future :).
    Thank you @Stephen Southwest, I'll bear that in mind for the future :).
    Thank you @Stephen Southwest, I'll bear that in mind for the future :).
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  5. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
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  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
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  7. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
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  8. JWK
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We are fine here, on a hillside with no danger of flooding. Tipton St John, very near here and on our usual route out, has been on the news. Really badly flooded again. Heavy rain and the river...
    We are fine here, on a hillside with no danger of flooding. Tipton St John, very near here and on our usual route out, has been on the news. Really badly flooded again. Heavy rain and the river has broken its banks. Very sad for the little primary school, it is frequently affected by flooding...
    We are fine here, on a hillside with no danger of flooding. Tipton St John, very near here and on our usual route out, has been on the news. Really badly flooded again. Heavy rain and the river has broken its banks. Very sad for the little...
    We are fine here, on a hillside with no danger of flooding. Tipton St John, very near here and on our usual route out, has been on the news. Really badly flooded again. Heavy rain and the river...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes for using the VegTrug again. I have only to order a...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
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  12. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are millions of over 70s required to do regular updates.
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
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  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The help consists of her pushing potted up plants off...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
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  14. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
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  15. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sorry to come to this late but we have been away on holiday. You are doing a brilliant job with managing to pot up so many plants. I used to split Aruncus using my sharp edged spade and had to...
    Sorry to come to this late but we have been away on holiday. You are doing a brilliant job with managing to pot up so many plants. I used to split Aruncus using my sharp edged spade and had to use a sledge hammer on the spade to knock it right through.I now leave that sort of thing to...
    Sorry to come to this late but we have been away on holiday. You are doing a brilliant job with managing to pot up so many plants. I used to split Aruncus using my sharp edged spade and had to use a sledge hammer on the spade to knock it right...
    Sorry to come to this late but we have been away on holiday. You are doing a brilliant job with managing to pot up so many plants. I used to split Aruncus using my sharp edged spade and had to...
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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
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  17. plantgirl

    Lilac

    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
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  18. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is entirely due to weather conditions if I can get any decent results outside. I have always grown...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is entirely due to weather conditions if I can get...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is...
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  19. 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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  20. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
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