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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Everything soaked. Looks pretty cloudy. 5c.
    Everything soaked. Looks pretty cloudy. 5c.
    Everything soaked. Looks pretty cloudy. 5c.
    Everything soaked. Looks pretty cloudy. 5c.
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That is exactly the situation here. The receptionists are unhelpful to the point of rudeness, though they shelter behind a large notice saying patients must not be rude to them. (I'm all for...
    That is exactly the situation here. The receptionists are unhelpful to the point of rudeness, though they shelter behind a large notice saying patients must not be rude to them. (I'm all for politeness, but it should work both ways.) Any contact is treated as an imposition, accompanied by...
    That is exactly the situation here. The receptionists are unhelpful to the point of rudeness, though they shelter behind a large notice saying patients must not be rude to them. (I'm all for politeness, but it should work both ways.) Any...
    That is exactly the situation here. The receptionists are unhelpful to the point of rudeness, though they shelter behind a large notice saying patients must not be rude to them. (I'm all for...
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  4. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
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  5. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello everyone. I hope that you don't get snow today! Wouldn't it be nice if we could get out into our gardens and get a well being 'feel' to our Winter days. When I braved a trip tp my compost...
    Hello everyone. I hope that you don't get snow today! Wouldn't it be nice if we could get out into our gardens and get a well being 'feel' to our Winter days. When I braved a trip tp my compost bin yesterday I could see little pops of colour - snowdrops, crocuses, primroses and cyclamen to name...
    Hello everyone. I hope that you don't get snow today! Wouldn't it be nice if we could get out into our gardens and get a well being 'feel' to our Winter days. When I braved a trip tp my compost bin yesterday I could see little pops of colour -...
    Hello everyone. I hope that you don't get snow today! Wouldn't it be nice if we could get out into our gardens and get a well being 'feel' to our Winter days. When I braved a trip tp my compost...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We did the shopping yesterday afternoon and I have now time to take care of the VegTrug today in sunshine (if the garden would get sunshine in January). The replacement liner had arrived this...
    We did the shopping yesterday afternoon and I have now time to take care of the VegTrug today in sunshine (if the garden would get sunshine in January). The replacement liner had arrived this week, but it's very flimsy compare to the proper one that we got with the VegTrug 10 years ago. Ideally,...
    We did the shopping yesterday afternoon and I have now time to take care of the VegTrug today in sunshine (if the garden would get sunshine in January). The replacement liner had arrived this week, but it's very flimsy compare to the proper one...
    We did the shopping yesterday afternoon and I have now time to take care of the VegTrug today in sunshine (if the garden would get sunshine in January). The replacement liner had arrived this...
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  8. nightofjoy

    Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.

    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you like/dislike. The garden may look fabulous come...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
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  9. BB3

    Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.

    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked a crab apple. I don't really want to fight nature...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
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  10. Selleri

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

    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to underdamp in terms of damage; moulds act quickly to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
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  11. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also depends on whether the remaining ballast, sand and...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
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  12. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
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  13. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    The reason I never got a lookin during the massive walnut harvest last year was the Nepalese, they go around in gangs almost on a commercial scale.
    The reason I never got a lookin during the massive walnut harvest last year was the Nepalese, they go around in gangs almost on a commercial scale.
    The reason I never got a lookin during the massive walnut harvest last year was the Nepalese, they go around in gangs almost on a commercial scale.
    The reason I never got a lookin during the massive walnut harvest last year was the Nepalese, they go around in gangs almost on a commercial scale.
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  14. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one of the gardeners to spread around the roses (after...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
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  15. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
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  17. Jblakes

    Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.

    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
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  18. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    I only tried netting once and I managed to trap and kill a little robin. Never again.I like the sound of your garden. :) I could sit there for a bit. :)
    I only tried netting once and I managed to trap and kill a little robin. Never again.I like the sound of your garden. :) I could sit there for a bit. :)
    I only tried netting once and I managed to trap and kill a little robin. Never again.I like the sound of your garden. :) I could sit there for a bit. :)
    I only tried netting once and I managed to trap and kill a little robin. Never again.I like the sound of your garden. :) I could sit there for a bit. :)
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  19. 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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  20. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
    Can only do air layering in the growing season.
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