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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all from a very windy, wet and cold Somerset. I'm glad I'm indoors in the warm.We were expecting a visitor for a meeting with Oh followed by lunch but because I was out nearly all day...
    Afternoon all from a very windy, wet and cold Somerset. I'm glad I'm indoors in the warm.We were expecting a visitor for a meeting with Oh followed by lunch but because I was out nearly all day yesterday and then tired, the quick tidy up didn't happen. I was whizzing around trying to clean...
    Afternoon all from a very windy, wet and cold Somerset. I'm glad I'm indoors in the warm.We were expecting a visitor for a meeting with Oh followed by lunch but because I was out nearly all day yesterday and then tired, the quick tidy up...
    Afternoon all from a very windy, wet and cold Somerset. I'm glad I'm indoors in the warm.We were expecting a visitor for a meeting with Oh followed by lunch but because I was out nearly all day...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
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  3. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Three today :yahoo:
    Three today :yahoo:
    Three today :yahoo:
    Three today :yahoo:
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my weight any good.
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my...
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
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  6. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
    On these cold evenings, Munchkin likes to pretend she is a log ...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
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  8. Selleri
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    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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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
    Pee in a pot and pour it over the foxs’ runs that gets rid off them and it’s free. They all now use my neighbours garden as a toilet.
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  10. JWK
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  11. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
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  12. Sheal
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    Household tips

    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the paracetamol and rub it across the affected area. I used up about five tablets as something had badly...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the paracetamol and rub it across the affected area. I...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh, I only managed four!
    Gosh, I only managed four!
    Gosh, I only managed four!
    Gosh, I only managed four!
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  14. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
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  15. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
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  16. 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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  17. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
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  18. Logan
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  19. 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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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
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