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  1. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I grew pentland javelin (first earlies) in containers (old compost bags turned inside out) last year and will repeat this year. I used homemade compost and some leaf mold to begin with and just...
    I grew pentland javelin (first earlies) in containers (old compost bags turned inside out) last year and will repeat this year. I used homemade compost and some leaf mold to begin with and just top them off with anything that's handy if i run out. I tried a few main crop ones in a container last...
    I grew pentland javelin (first earlies) in containers (old compost bags turned inside out) last year and will repeat this year. I used homemade compost and some leaf mold to begin with and just top them off with anything that's handy if i run...
    I grew pentland javelin (first earlies) in containers (old compost bags turned inside out) last year and will repeat this year. I used homemade compost and some leaf mold to begin with and just...
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  2. JWK
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    In absolute fairness to hospitals, the root of a lot of their woes is care in the community - because that was taken away from the NHS, put under the auspices of local councils who in turn arrange...
    In absolute fairness to hospitals, the root of a lot of their woes is care in the community - because that was taken away from the NHS, put under the auspices of local councils who in turn arrange care packages that are needed for quite a lot of folks to be released from hospital, it causes...
    In absolute fairness to hospitals, the root of a lot of their woes is care in the community - because that was taken away from the NHS, put under the auspices of local councils who in turn arrange care packages that are needed for quite a lot of...
    In absolute fairness to hospitals, the root of a lot of their woes is care in the community - because that was taken away from the NHS, put under the auspices of local councils who in turn arrange...
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  4. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
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  5. Logan
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Rain got stronger in the last minutes. Hopefully the roads are clear of water. I have a hairdresser appointment, soon.
    Rain got stronger in the last minutes. Hopefully the roads are clear of water. I have a hairdresser appointment, soon.
    Rain got stronger in the last minutes. Hopefully the roads are clear of water. I have a hairdresser appointment, soon.
    Rain got stronger in the last minutes. Hopefully the roads are clear of water. I have a hairdresser appointment, soon.
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  8. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Sorry to hear of your annoying cough @Allotment Boy. I swear by Broncho Stop - both linctus and pastilles as they really work for me. I have got a bag of mycorrhizal fungi in the garage and didn't...
    Sorry to hear of your annoying cough @Allotment Boy. I swear by Broncho Stop - both linctus and pastilles as they really work for me. I have got a bag of mycorrhizal fungi in the garage and didn't even think of that! I'm a twonk! Rowlands Castle remembers you @Badly_Maintained and has asked me...
    Sorry to hear of your annoying cough @Allotment Boy. I swear by Broncho Stop - both linctus and pastilles as they really work for me. I have got a bag of mycorrhizal fungi in the garage and didn't even think of that! I'm a twonk! Rowlands Castle...
    Sorry to hear of your annoying cough @Allotment Boy. I swear by Broncho Stop - both linctus and pastilles as they really work for me. I have got a bag of mycorrhizal fungi in the garage and didn't...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
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  11. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered,...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
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  15. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as...
    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as it would fit perfectly into our house. :biggrin:
    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as it would fit perfectly into our house. :biggrin:
    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as...
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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