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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is -9f -23c . The guessers hot it right! Hopefully there will be sunshine to soften the edges of this cold snap. :fingers crossed:
    It is -9f -23c . The guessers hot it right! Hopefully there will be sunshine to soften the edges of this cold snap. :fingers crossed:
    It is -9f -23c . The guessers hot it right! Hopefully there will be sunshine to soften the edges of this cold snap. :fingers crossed:
    It is -9f -23c . The guessers hot it right! Hopefully there will be sunshine to soften the edges of this cold snap. :fingers crossed:
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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell well back home in Dublin.To celebrate the new...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Certainly testing my o level French, @Tui34 ! Belated happy birthday, @Allotment Boy! Vouchers and a garden centre are always my idea of a good present! So sorry about your mum, and your sleepless...
    Certainly testing my o level French, @Tui34 ! Belated happy birthday, @Allotment Boy! Vouchers and a garden centre are always my idea of a good present! So sorry about your mum, and your sleepless night, Very wise to have separate meals for a while, a bit like airline pilots! OH has a much...
    Certainly testing my o level French, @Tui34 ! Belated happy birthday, @Allotment Boy! Vouchers and a garden centre are always my idea of a good present! So sorry about your mum, and your sleepless night, Very wise to have separate meals for a...
    Certainly testing my o level French, @Tui34 ! Belated happy birthday, @Allotment Boy! Vouchers and a garden centre are always my idea of a good present! So sorry about your mum, and your sleepless...
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  5. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking the Time to Reply.Kevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
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  6. 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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  7. 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...
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  8. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    I used whip and tongue yes. It's an easy graft when you feel less confident in your cut as it doesn't need to be perfect to work.I also love the variations in apples you can get from grafting....
    I used whip and tongue yes. It's an easy graft when you feel less confident in your cut as it doesn't need to be perfect to work.I also love the variations in apples you can get from grafting. Mine have mostly been from scion collected locally from other allotment owners, who's apples have...
    I used whip and tongue yes. It's an easy graft when you feel less confident in your cut as it doesn't need to be perfect to work.I also love the variations in apples you can get from grafting. Mine have mostly been from scion collected locally...
    I used whip and tongue yes. It's an easy graft when you feel less confident in your cut as it doesn't need to be perfect to work.I also love the variations in apples you can get from grafting....
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You can do online booking on mine if you want an appointment in around a month or more, if you want to see a doctor in real time you have to phone. Having said that you mostly end up seeing a...
    You can do online booking on mine if you want an appointment in around a month or more, if you want to see a doctor in real time you have to phone. Having said that you mostly end up seeing a Nurse Practitioner not sure what the GPs get up to.:dunno:
    You can do online booking on mine if you want an appointment in around a month or more, if you want to see a doctor in real time you have to phone. Having said that you mostly end up seeing a Nurse Practitioner not sure what the GPs get up to.:dunno:
    You can do online booking on mine if you want an appointment in around a month or more, if you want to see a doctor in real time you have to phone. Having said that you mostly end up seeing a...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
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  13. shiney
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  14. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case you have over watered them. The sprouter is made...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the sprouter has a drainage hole on each level in case...
    We do it on kitchen paper, especially for chillies and tomatoes. We spread them out about 2" apart on kitchen paper and put them in a seed sprouter. Just keep the paper slightly moist and the...
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't...
    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't died, as it could do with being broken up.
    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't died, as it could do with being broken up.
    Some dry periods today gave me the chance to cut down the old raspberry stems, romneya and other things that needed a bit of discipline! Large pile for composting, but I wish my shredder hadn't...
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  16. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
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  17. Logan
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  19. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
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  20. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When looking at photos of Cotyledon orbiculata there...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
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