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  1. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning to you all. There was a heavy frost last night when I turned in but it is raining (again!) this morning. Cricket is virtually back to normal and he made it upstairs today to...
    A very good morning to you all. There was a heavy frost last night when I turned in but it is raining (again!) this morning. Cricket is virtually back to normal and he made it upstairs today to harass me for his breakfast which is a very good sign. The door mooch might wait for another day but...
    A very good morning to you all. There was a heavy frost last night when I turned in but it is raining (again!) this morning. Cricket is virtually back to normal and he made it upstairs today to harass me for his breakfast which is a very good...
    A very good morning to you all. There was a heavy frost last night when I turned in but it is raining (again!) this morning. Cricket is virtually back to normal and he made it upstairs today to...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I only need the brand and name of it. I'm so confused by the amount of different options online.
    I only need the brand and name of it. I'm so confused by the amount of different options online.
    I only need the brand and name of it. I'm so confused by the amount of different options online.
    I only need the brand and name of it. I'm so confused by the amount of different options online.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That makes three of us then! Was looking at their website earlier in the week but ran out of steam cos' there are just too many options to choose from. We definitely don't want key-less entry or...
    That makes three of us then! Was looking at their website earlier in the week but ran out of steam cos' there are just too many options to choose from. We definitely don't want key-less entry or those ridiculously bright headlights but I'm not sure there are 'luddite' models available....
    That makes three of us then! Was looking at their website earlier in the week but ran out of steam cos' there are just too many options to choose from. We definitely don't want key-less entry or those ridiculously bright headlights but I'm not...
    That makes three of us then! Was looking at their website earlier in the week but ran out of steam cos' there are just too many options to choose from. We definitely don't want key-less entry or...
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  4. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
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  5. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural...
    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural Nottinghamshire who did. He just cut them down and mulched over winter.
    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural Nottinghamshire who did. He just cut them down and mulched...
    @stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious!:biggrin: As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Light rain from the SSW but the sky looks full of it at the moment. Jenny namaste
    Light rain from the SSW but the sky looks full of it at the moment. Jenny namaste
    Light rain from the SSW but the sky looks full of it at the moment. Jenny namaste
    Light rain from the SSW but the sky looks full of it at the moment. Jenny namaste
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  7. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Where’s your sense of humour? ;)
    Where’s your sense of humour? ;)
    Where’s your sense of humour? ;)
    Where’s your sense of humour? ;)
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  9. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:....
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:. Mine are always set at the same temperature which suits me, the driver. Any passengers wanting...
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:. Mine are always set at the same temperature which...
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:....
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  10. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
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  11. BB3

    A word to the wise

    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used to spit out (you didn't have to display it but you...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used...
    I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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  14. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
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  15. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
    I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
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  16. 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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  17. Logan
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  18. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
    That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
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  19. 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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  20. 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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