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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Great pictures @Ladybird4 , we got a lovely waft of scent from the Sarcoccus in the front garden when we came back from the SM shop.@AuntyRach , my nightmares were definitely related to the...
    Great pictures @Ladybird4 , we got a lovely waft of scent from the Sarcoccus in the front garden when we came back from the SM shop.@AuntyRach , my nightmares were definitely related to the increased dose of the old statin. They stopped as soon as I stopped taking them. Pleased to say my GP...
    Great pictures @Ladybird4 , we got a lovely waft of scent from the Sarcoccus in the front garden when we came back from the SM shop.@AuntyRach , my nightmares were definitely related to the increased dose of the old statin. They stopped as soon...
    Great pictures @Ladybird4 , we got a lovely waft of scent from the Sarcoccus in the front garden when we came back from the SM shop.@AuntyRach , my nightmares were definitely related to the...
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  2. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    I remember when WD 40 was first launched in the UK. It was marketed as Rocket WD 40. It's original purpose was as a Water Dispersing agent for the Atlas Rocket program. Hence the WD, this was the...
    I remember when WD 40 was first launched in the UK. It was marketed as Rocket WD 40. It's original purpose was as a Water Dispersing agent for the Atlas Rocket program. Hence the WD, this was the 40th formulation. It was used to minimise ice building up on the outside due to the liquid Oxygen...
    I remember when WD 40 was first launched in the UK. It was marketed as Rocket WD 40. It's original purpose was as a Water Dispersing agent for the Atlas Rocket program. Hence the WD, this was the 40th formulation. It was used to minimise ice...
    I remember when WD 40 was first launched in the UK. It was marketed as Rocket WD 40. It's original purpose was as a Water Dispersing agent for the Atlas Rocket program. Hence the WD, this was the...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's raining again, all the local rivers are rising, still 6 degrees.
    It's raining again, all the local rivers are rising, still 6 degrees.
    It's raining again, all the local rivers are rising, still 6 degrees.
    It's raining again, all the local rivers are rising, still 6 degrees.
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  4. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to...
    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to offer some help/advice.
    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to offer some help/advice.
    I don't know whether it would help @simone_in_wiltshire but have you tried contacting any local Wildlife Society or Trust ? They are often aware of problems in their area and may be able to...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits here and blackbirds :biggrin: they just got used to eating...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
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  9. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
    :hapfeet:I’m just going to eat it. I’m not artistic unless it’s making fishing flies
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  10. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had...
    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had been cultivated before were fine with one spade deep.Clay is great once improved, everything, in...
    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had been cultivated before were fine with one spade...
    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Apple has done an update. :th scifD36: Not liking it so far.Ah well, I suppose I will get used to the semi-transparent keyboard and bookmarks. I have already deleted the Journal app foisted on me. ...
    Apple has done an update. :th scifD36: Not liking it so far.Ah well, I suppose I will get used to the semi-transparent keyboard and bookmarks. I have already deleted the Journal app foisted on me. Record my daily inner thoughts for permanent retention by a major tech firm? I think not! :doh:
    Apple has done an update. :th scifD36: Not liking it so far.Ah well, I suppose I will get used to the semi-transparent keyboard and bookmarks. I have already deleted the Journal app foisted on me. Record my daily inner thoughts for permanent retention...
    Apple has done an update. :th scifD36: Not liking it so far.Ah well, I suppose I will get used to the semi-transparent keyboard and bookmarks. I have already deleted the Journal app foisted on me. ...
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  12. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
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  13. Tidemark
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gravel path for real has started. I pre-dug it last winter but haven't been able to continue until the major digging around is more or less complete- which it is now :)I'll finish the path...
    Gravel path for real has started. I pre-dug it last winter but haven't been able to continue until the major digging around is more or less complete- which it is now :)I'll finish the path skeleton tomorrow, measure it well and order the ballast and gravel to fill it in.Then it's just the...
    Gravel path for real has started. I pre-dug it last winter but haven't been able to continue until the major digging around is more or less complete- which it is now :)I'll finish the path skeleton tomorrow, measure it well and order the...
    Gravel path for real has started. I pre-dug it last winter but haven't been able to continue until the major digging around is more or less complete- which it is now :)I'll finish the path...
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  15. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
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  16. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t let them have human food much but they do like...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
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  18. pete
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    Electric cars.

    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago tho :biggrin:
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
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  19. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The other Jeep was fine, but the broken one wasn't just...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
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  20. Logan

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