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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I’m not the best chef in the world but I usually manage to open the egg without breaking the yolk. I hold the egg in my left palm and hold a sharp table knife in the other hand. I bring the...
    I’m not the best chef in the world but I usually manage to open the egg without breaking the yolk. I hold the egg in my left palm and hold a sharp table knife in the other hand. I bring the cutting edge of the knife down into the middle of the egg, just enough to crack it slightly. I then wedge...
    I’m not the best chef in the world but I usually manage to open the egg without breaking the yolk. I hold the egg in my left palm and hold a sharp table knife in the other hand. I bring the cutting edge of the knife down into the middle of the...
    I’m not the best chef in the world but I usually manage to open the egg without breaking the yolk. I hold the egg in my left palm and hold a sharp table knife in the other hand. I bring the...
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  2. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been sunny/cloudy with a breeze. High of 17c today for a couple of hours. Still sunny and breezy, 16.4c.
    It has been sunny/cloudy with a breeze. High of 17c today for a couple of hours. Still sunny and breezy, 16.4c.
    It has been sunny/cloudy with a breeze. High of 17c today for a couple of hours. Still sunny and breezy, 16.4c.
    It has been sunny/cloudy with a breeze. High of 17c today for a couple of hours. Still sunny and breezy, 16.4c.
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  3. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Not chilli's but sweet peppers, I took some seeds out of a fresh fruit last week and sowed them still damp, they are coming through now in about 5 or 6 days.Never had germination that good from...
    Not chilli's but sweet peppers, I took some seeds out of a fresh fruit last week and sowed them still damp, they are coming through now in about 5 or 6 days.Never had germination that good from bought seed.Do you soak seed for 24 hours prior to sowing?
    Not chilli's but sweet peppers, I took some seeds out of a fresh fruit last week and sowed them still damp, they are coming through now in about 5 or 6 days.Never had germination that good from bought seed.Do you soak seed for 24 hours prior...
    Not chilli's but sweet peppers, I took some seeds out of a fresh fruit last week and sowed them still damp, they are coming through now in about 5 or 6 days.Never had germination that good from...
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  4. adamadamant

    seed potatoes with long shoots

    Thank you! Lovely quick response. I hope you have the same glorious weather where you are!
    Thank you! Lovely quick response. I hope you have the same glorious weather where you are!
    Thank you! Lovely quick response. I hope you have the same glorious weather where you are!
    Thank you! Lovely quick response. I hope you have the same glorious weather where you are!
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  5. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    I'd agree with both @NijelJ and @pete . One other thing is to consider what wildlife you are aware of in your area - have you spoken to neighbours to see if they have encountered similar problems...
    I'd agree with both @NijelJ and @pete . One other thing is to consider what wildlife you are aware of in your area - have you spoken to neighbours to see if they have encountered similar problems and have they any ideas as to the culprit?
    I'd agree with both @NijelJ and @pete . One other thing is to consider what wildlife you are aware of in your area - have you spoken to neighbours to see if they have encountered similar problems and have they any ideas as to the culprit?
    I'd agree with both @NijelJ and @pete . One other thing is to consider what wildlife you are aware of in your area - have you spoken to neighbours to see if they have encountered similar problems...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Better late than never, but I've started on the seed sowings. I forget how therapeutic it is. It was a pleasant 22 in the g'house. Quiet a water feature there, @Busy-Lizzie
    Better late than never, but I've started on the seed sowings. I forget how therapeutic it is. It was a pleasant 22 in the g'house. Quiet a water feature there, @Busy-Lizzie
    Better late than never, but I've started on the seed sowings. I forget how therapeutic it is. It was a pleasant 22 in the g'house. Quiet a water feature there, @Busy-Lizzie
    Better late than never, but I've started on the seed sowings. I forget how therapeutic it is. It was a pleasant 22 in the g'house. Quiet a water feature there, @Busy-Lizzie
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  7. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Or if you write the date properly then there is this view.
    Or if you write the date properly then there is this view.
    Or if you write the date properly then there is this view.
    Or if you write the date properly then there is this view.
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  8. adamadamant

    Euphorbia Miners Merlot

    Another season another question! I'm not good with euphorbia in general but I bought three Miners Merlot back in the autumn to put at a particular corner in my front garden. One has died...
    Another season another question! I'm not good with euphorbia in general but I bought three Miners Merlot back in the autumn to put at a particular corner in my front garden. One has died completely. One was ailing so I potted it up and put it in the greenhouse for the winter, and the third has...
    Another season another question! I'm not good with euphorbia in general but I bought three Miners Merlot back in the autumn to put at a particular corner in my front garden. One has died completely. One was ailing so I potted it up and put it...
    Another season another question! I'm not good with euphorbia in general but I bought three Miners Merlot back in the autumn to put at a particular corner in my front garden. One has died...
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old...
    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old houses so perhaps sometimes it's a case of what you are used to as you grow up. My first house, bought...
    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old houses so perhaps sometimes it's a case of what you...
    My NDN's son left home a couple of years ago at the age of 24 or thereabouts. He and his partner bought an old property and have been doing it up themselves. His parents have always had old...
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  10. Kevin Cowans

    When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

    Just to say I agree with Peony Lover, in that I have often cut low into lavender, especially if a tiny bit of new growth is visible lower down, and as long as the area can receive some sunlight it...
    Just to say I agree with Peony Lover, in that I have often cut low into lavender, especially if a tiny bit of new growth is visible lower down, and as long as the area can receive some sunlight it recovers very well and resprouts.
    Just to say I agree with Peony Lover, in that I have often cut low into lavender, especially if a tiny bit of new growth is visible lower down, and as long as the area can receive some sunlight it recovers very well and resprouts.
    Just to say I agree with Peony Lover, in that I have often cut low into lavender, especially if a tiny bit of new growth is visible lower down, and as long as the area can receive some sunlight it...
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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    We've left my home in France and have come to OH's cottage in Norfolk where the daffodils are out.
    We've left my home in France and have come to OH's cottage in Norfolk where the daffodils are out.
    We've left my home in France and have come to OH's cottage in Norfolk where the daffodils are out.
    We've left my home in France and have come to OH's cottage in Norfolk where the daffodils are out.
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    That's better.:biggrin::dbgrtmb:
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  13. Sogni verdi

    Artificial green wall panels

    I have a trellis with artificial climbing leaves on it to cover the ugly oil tank sitting on concrete which is near the back door. We replaced the previous one which looked a bit tatty after five...
    I have a trellis with artificial climbing leaves on it to cover the ugly oil tank sitting on concrete which is near the back door. We replaced the previous one which looked a bit tatty after five years. Current one is 3 years and still looks fine.I'm not sure that I would want one in a seating...
    I have a trellis with artificial climbing leaves on it to cover the ugly oil tank sitting on concrete which is near the back door. We replaced the previous one which looked a bit tatty after five years. Current one is 3 years and still looks...
    I have a trellis with artificial climbing leaves on it to cover the ugly oil tank sitting on concrete which is near the back door. We replaced the previous one which looked a bit tatty after five...
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  14. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Bel and Susie on their walk this morning
    Bel and Susie on their walk this morning
    Bel and Susie on their walk this morning
    Bel and Susie on their walk this morning
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  15. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Sowed the peas today, delikett sugar snap and Oregon sugar pod mange tout. Inside in modules
    Sowed the peas today, delikett sugar snap and Oregon sugar pod mange tout. Inside in modules
    Sowed the peas today, delikett sugar snap and Oregon sugar pod mange tout. Inside in modules
    Sowed the peas today, delikett sugar snap and Oregon sugar pod mange tout. Inside in modules
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  16. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    Brug this morning from under ...
    Brug this morning from under ...
    Brug this morning from under ...
    Brug this morning from under ...
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  17. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Definitely we will repeat with the 'Orange Emperor' tulips next year, we loved their color on our terrace so much!! Perhaps we'll plant more, given the result.
    Definitely we will repeat with the 'Orange Emperor' tulips next year, we loved their color on our terrace so much!! Perhaps we'll plant more, given the result.
    Definitely we will repeat with the 'Orange Emperor' tulips next year, we loved their color on our terrace so much!! Perhaps we'll plant more, given the result.
    Definitely we will repeat with the 'Orange Emperor' tulips next year, we loved their color on our terrace so much!! Perhaps we'll plant more, given the result.
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  18. Jenny_Aster

    Potatoes or Beans? Decisions decisions...

    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
    @Jenny_Aster I have grown the "stumpy" carrots successfully in troughs ( about 15" L x 8" D).
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  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
    I weakened and added: Tar Tops, Dancing Green Fingers, Sailor's Luck, Cheerio. Plus some extra micros for gifting.
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  20. Karen Ballington

    Hydrangea and flowering quince

    Thank you it's a sunny day so time to get the secateurs out
    Thank you it's a sunny day so time to get the secateurs out
    Thank you it's a sunny day so time to get the secateurs out
    Thank you it's a sunny day so time to get the secateurs out
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