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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Had another spell of heavy rain late afternoon, but TBH its been drizzle for most of the rest of the time.
    Had another spell of heavy rain late afternoon, but TBH its been drizzle for most of the rest of the time.
    Had another spell of heavy rain late afternoon, but TBH its been drizzle for most of the rest of the time.
    Had another spell of heavy rain late afternoon, but TBH its been drizzle for most of the rest of the time.
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  2. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47% more registrations.
    Looks like new registrations of BEV's for 2026 has stalled, only 20 more BEV's were registered in January compared to the previous January, a 0.1% increase. Yet, PHEV has seen an increase of 47%...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the...
    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the stories of your chooks!
    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the stories of your chooks!
    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the...
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  4. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    If a raised bed is an option so that you can amend the soil, mint, chives, nasturtiums and thymes are all herbs that I’ve grown in my well drained soil for decoration and eating. I also like...
    If a raised bed is an option so that you can amend the soil, mint, chives, nasturtiums and thymes are all herbs that I’ve grown in my well drained soil for decoration and eating. I also like bronze fennel as a statement plant, with the flowers, seeds and fronds being edible, and the pollen being...
    If a raised bed is an option so that you can amend the soil, mint, chives, nasturtiums and thymes are all herbs that I’ve grown in my well drained soil for decoration and eating. I also like bronze fennel as a statement plant, with the flowers,...
    If a raised bed is an option so that you can amend the soil, mint, chives, nasturtiums and thymes are all herbs that I’ve grown in my well drained soil for decoration and eating. I also like...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more slack in it. Even that little bit of extra...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
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  8. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
    I think they are so delicate. I had never heard of them.
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  9. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I believe.You could apply some bonemeal and try and hoe it...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so good for root growth and some nitrogen I...
    Chicken pellets seem to contain a fair amount of nitrogen IME, but both that and growmore are fast acting, I think it's too early to apply either, bonemeal is slow and contains more Phosphorus, so...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
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  14. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and associated life forms. The majority of questions here...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially root formations and symbosis with fungi and...
    While the weather remains "challenging, I consider ones time is best spent researching soil composition, profiling, soil organisms, ground water levels, basic geology, plant physiology especially...
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  15. Victoria

    Osmanthus fragrans

    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
    I received seeds today for an orange variety of this plant. Has anyone tried it from seed? Thank you in advance for any advice.
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  16. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
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  17. Logan
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  18. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
    The Season is officially here. Grow lights (and me) smiling at my Heuchera seedlings :)
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  19. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
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  20. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
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