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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the...
    Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the day before, some guests were stuck on the M5 North of Bristol and missed the service. Other family...
    Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the day before, some guests were stuck on the M5 North...
    Good morning everyone, we had an easy trip back yesterday from Somerset. We came in the middle of the day, and fortunately the rain didn't start till we after we were home. So glad we went the...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That is why I now live here. ;) :biggrin:We are supposed to have rain today but it is our Rain Season ... Sunrise 7:46 AM Sunset 5:39 PM First light 7:17 AM Last light 6:07 PM Day length 9h...
    That is why I now live here. ;) :biggrin:We are supposed to have rain today but it is our Rain Season ... Sunrise 7:46 AM Sunset 5:39 PM First light 7:17 AM Last light 6:07 PM Day length 9h 53m Remaining daylight 7h 10m
    That is why I now live here. ;) :biggrin:We are supposed to have rain today but it is our Rain Season ... Sunrise 7:46 AM Sunset 5:39 PM First light 7:17 AM Last light 6:07 PM Day length 9h 53m Remaining daylight 7h 10m
    That is why I now live here. ;) :biggrin:We are supposed to have rain today but it is our Rain Season ... Sunrise 7:46 AM Sunset 5:39 PM First light 7:17 AM Last light 6:07 PM Day length 9h...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but...
    I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but colder, frosty start. Today it's greyer but milder, 6 C at the moment. Showers forecast for this...
    I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but colder, frosty start. Today it's greyer but...
    I missed a couple of days so I'll catch up now. Monday fine, quite sunny, breezy and mild. Dried the washing a treat! Tuesday seemed damp all day but only 1mm rain in the gauge. Wednesday fine but...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m wondering if some type of protection would help @simone_in_wiltshire ? We have a couple of different sized cages which we put over certain places in the garden to protect them from all sorts....
    I’m wondering if some type of protection would help @simone_in_wiltshire ? We have a couple of different sized cages which we put over certain places in the garden to protect them from all sorts. We don’t have foxes here but they might help? Something like this….They are collapsible and...
    I’m wondering if some type of protection would help @simone_in_wiltshire ? We have a couple of different sized cages which we put over certain places in the garden to protect them from all sorts. We don’t have foxes here but they might help?...
    I’m wondering if some type of protection would help @simone_in_wiltshire ? We have a couple of different sized cages which we put over certain places in the garden to protect them from all sorts....
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  5. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    @Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
    @Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
    @Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
    @Thevictorian @Plantminded @stephenprudence Oh come on, you're all winding me up. Even Norfolk? Really?
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  6. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it, those that don't are new and will fruit later. In...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it,...
    I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
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  7. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
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  8. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this year. I’ll buy them as long as available.
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this...
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
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  9. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
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  10. JWK
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
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  12. RoseBush

    To sow or not to sow....

    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
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  13. Logan
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  14. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
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  15. JWK
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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  17. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the item is very familiar.there is currently no...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
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  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
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  19. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got...
    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got off at Herford. The whole journey was fascinating, but especially along the Rhine with vineyards on...
    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got off at Herford. The whole journey was...
    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got...
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  20. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
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