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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunny with a gentle breeze from the south temp 13c feels like 12c
    Sunny with a gentle breeze from the south temp 13c feels like 12c
    Sunny with a gentle breeze from the south temp 13c feels like 12c
    Sunny with a gentle breeze from the south temp 13c feels like 12c
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Hello allI Worked in Education for going on 18 Years, as a Senior ICT Technician and if I knew then what I know now, I would never have gone into the Education Sector.You think Children are a...
    Hello allI Worked in Education for going on 18 Years, as a Senior ICT Technician and if I knew then what I know now, I would never have gone into the Education Sector.You think Children are a Pain, you should deal with Teachers :wallbanging:Hopefully, no Members are Teachers :)The ones I have dealt...
    Hello allI Worked in Education for going on 18 Years, as a Senior ICT Technician and if I knew then what I know now, I would never have gone into the Education Sector.You think Children are a Pain, you should deal with Teachers :wallbanging:Hopefully,...
    Hello allI Worked in Education for going on 18 Years, as a Senior ICT Technician and if I knew then what I know now, I would never have gone into the Education Sector.You think Children are a...
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  3. adamadamant

    Clematis JIngle Bells an unholy mess

    Without seeing it, I would say be ruthless as a rule. I've spent more time than I like to admit unwinding clematis stems to try and save more of a plant when the best option would have been to...
    Without seeing it, I would say be ruthless as a rule. I've spent more time than I like to admit unwinding clematis stems to try and save more of a plant when the best option would have been to just mercilessly hack it a few feet from the ground. I've just done the same with "freckles", which is...
    Without seeing it, I would say be ruthless as a rule. I've spent more time than I like to admit unwinding clematis stems to try and save more of a plant when the best option would have been to just mercilessly hack it a few feet from the...
    Without seeing it, I would say be ruthless as a rule. I've spent more time than I like to admit unwinding clematis stems to try and save more of a plant when the best option would have been to...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Must admit that my long sight has actually deteriorated with age. I suppose I do at least still have a brain that works - well, sometimes anyway:biggrin:
    Must admit that my long sight has actually deteriorated with age. I suppose I do at least still have a brain that works - well, sometimes anyway:biggrin:
    Must admit that my long sight has actually deteriorated with age. I suppose I do at least still have a brain that works - well, sometimes anyway:biggrin:
    Must admit that my long sight has actually deteriorated with age. I suppose I do at least still have a brain that works - well, sometimes anyway:biggrin:
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  5. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I vaguely remember buying San Marzano tomato seeds about 20yrs ago, I think they were very poor, at the time I put it down to being an Italian variety not likely to do well in our climate. Never...
    I vaguely remember buying San Marzano tomato seeds about 20yrs ago, I think they were very poor, at the time I put it down to being an Italian variety not likely to do well in our climate. Never bothered with them since.I grew crimson plum outside last year and they did really well, got new...
    I vaguely remember buying San Marzano tomato seeds about 20yrs ago, I think they were very poor, at the time I put it down to being an Italian variety not likely to do well in our climate. Never bothered with them since.I grew crimson plum...
    I vaguely remember buying San Marzano tomato seeds about 20yrs ago, I think they were very poor, at the time I put it down to being an Italian variety not likely to do well in our climate. Never...
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  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but...
    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but local garden centres' prices are now getting close. They arrived at 9.30am on Monday, very well packed...
    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but local garden centres' prices are now getting close....
    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but...
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  7. Ditherer

    How I envy you guys

    The worse bit about computers is that there is a few ways of doing things to do the same job, you have to find the easy and best way for you to do what you want to doYou can't be to bad as you...
    The worse bit about computers is that there is a few ways of doing things to do the same job, you have to find the easy and best way for you to do what you want to doYou can't be to bad as you have joined this forum, if you had help may be you could ask that person if they can help you with...
    The worse bit about computers is that there is a few ways of doing things to do the same job, you have to find the easy and best way for you to do what you want to doYou can't be to bad as you have joined this forum, if you had help may be you...
    The worse bit about computers is that there is a few ways of doing things to do the same job, you have to find the easy and best way for you to do what you want to doYou can't be to bad as you...
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I agree with @Obelix-Vendée that is is probably a good thing not to have an injection. @Penny_ForthemBut if the proper care was done in the beginning, you wouldn't have had to go through all...
    I agree with @Obelix-Vendée that is is probably a good thing not to have an injection. @Penny_ForthemBut if the proper care was done in the beginning, you wouldn't have had to go through all this stress. Grrr.My friend from Montpellier turned up at 8.30am yesterday morning for his thoracic...
    I agree with @Obelix-Vendée that is is probably a good thing not to have an injection. @Penny_ForthemBut if the proper care was done in the beginning, you wouldn't have had to go through all this stress. Grrr.My friend from Montpellier...
    I agree with @Obelix-Vendée that is is probably a good thing not to have an injection. @Penny_ForthemBut if the proper care was done in the beginning, you wouldn't have had to go through all...
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  9. hi2u_uk

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

    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
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  10. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Anemone blanda.Armeria.
    Anemone blanda.Armeria.
    Anemone blanda.Armeria.
    Anemone blanda.Armeria.
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Especially for today: Here is your first Irish dancing lesson which my sister and our friends have perfected over the years. All sit down round a table, play some Michael Flatley music and let...
    Especially for today: Here is your first Irish dancing lesson which my sister and our friends have perfected over the years. All sit down round a table, play some Michael Flatley music and let your legs go bonkers under the table while you sup Guinness, Baileys or Jameson. Easy peasy.
    Especially for today: Here is your first Irish dancing lesson which my sister and our friends have perfected over the years. All sit down round a table, play some Michael Flatley music and let your legs go bonkers under the table while you sup...
    Especially for today: Here is your first Irish dancing lesson which my sister and our friends have perfected over the years. All sit down round a table, play some Michael Flatley music and let...
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  12. Kevin Cowans

    Getting rid of course grass in Lawn

    Wow 5 years flew by
    Wow 5 years flew by
    Wow 5 years flew by
    Wow 5 years flew by
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  13. dogsbody

    container potatoes

    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing...
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing compared to the ones where I only put two in.
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing compared to the ones where I only put two in.
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing...
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then got the (useless) power washer out. I soon gave up on it as the garden hose has more force. Used...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then got the (useless) power washer out. I soon gave up...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then...
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  15. Jenny_Aster

    Red Robin hedge

    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's...
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's no pavement in front of my house. Thanks for the suggestion :)
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's no pavement in front of my house. Thanks for the...
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's...
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  16. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
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  17. Philippa

    Free Zoo tickets for London/Whipsnade

    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
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  18. Blue arbour

    Bottle brush (Callistenum)

    Mine is starting to bloom ...
    Mine is starting to bloom ...
    Mine is starting to bloom ...
    Mine is starting to bloom ...
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  19. Ditherer

    feeding robins with live mealworms problems

    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
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  20. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water,...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water, soak & drain before sowing. 3. How many seeds per cell? With seeds the size of cosmos or chillies, I...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water, soak & drain before sowing. 3. How many seeds per...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water,...
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