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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
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  2. Ergates

    Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them

    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not know how to gage a pressure cooker as I don’t like...
    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an electric cooker and now we have a gas hob, I would not...
    I always used a pressure cooker for meals when the kids lived at home. It became redundant when there was just OH and me but I used to love it. Also, having been used to cooking with/on an...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Take away an Italians horn and he wouldn't be able to drive, that's mostly what I remember about the place, combined with masses of arm waving.:biggrin:
    Take away an Italians horn and he wouldn't be able to drive, that's mostly what I remember about the place, combined with masses of arm waving.:biggrin:
    Take away an Italians horn and he wouldn't be able to drive, that's mostly what I remember about the place, combined with masses of arm waving.:biggrin:
    Take away an Italians horn and he wouldn't be able to drive, that's mostly what I remember about the place, combined with masses of arm waving.:biggrin:
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  4. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and then taken away.The next man requests a filet of steak with chips which he is served and he is...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and then taken away.The next man requests a filet of...
    The Last mealThree prisoners are on death row and are about to be executed.They are asked what they wish to have for their last meal.One man asks for pepperoni pizza, which he is served and...
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
    Apologies @Obelix-Vendée I missed seeing your post about your seed sowing. I have only sown Gardener's Delight tomatoes but I really love the flavour of San Marzano toms.
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  6. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
    @Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road :rolleyespink::)
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  8. Erigeron

    Tulips that come back?

    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most stubborn about returning which suits me fine.
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need potting up and get into the GH pronto.The heavens...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
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  10. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
    Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
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  11. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
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  12. GreenFingeredPete

    Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)

    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
    Was eaten by East Enders here too after the war, so OH.
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  13. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
    Not mine but caught my eye while out walking yesterday, Blackthorn blossom.
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  14. Logan
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  15. Thevictorian

    Choisya aztec pearl hardiness

    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
    It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet...
    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet Union vs. The West presumably :whistle:.It's just so sad that when we emerged from the horrors of the...
    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet Union vs. The West presumably :whistle:.It's just so sad...
    Indeed, Israel as a country nowadays is rather interesting.There were some stories about Soviet Union people moving into Israel en masse as they were of the religion, nothing to do with Soviet...
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  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good...
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good and gives a lovely wooden tune, but one thing puzzles me.It has eleven finger holes :biggrin:
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good and gives a lovely wooden tune, but one thing...
    I bought a chinese flute just to amuse myself, I used to play all kinds of instruments when I was young. Perhaps I could re-kindle my love of playing a tune?The flute is beautiful, feels good...
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  18. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids" Sanders and he brought back only 2 plants so all the...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids"...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
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  19. potted

    Hoster's

    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
    Depends what's going in the pot? Some plants will like the free draining soil others sitting in water. Perlite aids drainage
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  20. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
    Always bury as deep as possible, I even lay the leggy ones horizontal if it gets the stem under soil
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