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  1. JWK
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning all.I enjoyed your rhododendron story, @Ladybird4 - what a palaver! But what a lovely reminder to have, of someone you cared about. It's good it didn't stop you going to your dinner,...
    Morning all.I enjoyed your rhododendron story, @Ladybird4 - what a palaver! But what a lovely reminder to have, of someone you cared about. It's good it didn't stop you going to your dinner, which sounds amazing. Did you bring a "doggy bag" for excess food? I believe it's becoming quite...
    Morning all.I enjoyed your rhododendron story, @Ladybird4 - what a palaver! But what a lovely reminder to have, of someone you cared about. It's good it didn't stop you going to your dinner, which sounds amazing. Did you bring a "doggy...
    Morning all.I enjoyed your rhododendron story, @Ladybird4 - what a palaver! But what a lovely reminder to have, of someone you cared about. It's good it didn't stop you going to your dinner,...
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  3. Alan Aldred

    Plant not doing good

    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
    Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
    Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
    Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
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  5. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows, ;)
    You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows, ;)
    You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows, ;)
    You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows, ;)
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  7. Selleri
    Funny x 3

    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in...
    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in England.I had marked out the new bed, which will be roses and perennials, and removed the weeds. Today I...
    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in England.I had marked out the new bed, which will be...
    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in...
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  9. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
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  10. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
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  11. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
    I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
    I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
    I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. :whistle:Same rich and entitled upbringing.
    If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. :whistle:Same rich and entitled upbringing.
    If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. :whistle:Same rich and entitled upbringing.
    If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. :whistle:Same rich and entitled upbringing.
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  13. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
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  14. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
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  15. Tidemark
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    Oh, him again.

    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
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  16. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork through the soil, and repeat it, until the soil...
    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork...
    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
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  17. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k approx miles a year, the emission regulations are...
    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k...
    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
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  18. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
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  19. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away. He was obviously annoyed by the sound. Another fox...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away....
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
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  20. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
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