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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @pete The Nightingale Hospitals weren't a publicity stunt, but thankfully most of them either weren't needed at all or were only in use for a comparatively short time. They had a specific role,...
    @pete The Nightingale Hospitals weren't a publicity stunt, but thankfully most of them either weren't needed at all or were only in use for a comparatively short time. They had a specific role, and that was for people with Covid or other respiratory illnesses. They were equipped to deal with...
    @pete The Nightingale Hospitals weren't a publicity stunt, but thankfully most of them either weren't needed at all or were only in use for a comparatively short time. They had a specific role, and that was for people with Covid or other...
    @pete The Nightingale Hospitals weren't a publicity stunt, but thankfully most of them either weren't needed at all or were only in use for a comparatively short time. They had a specific role,...
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  2. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    OOooo ! Thank you, Must get there and have a look !! :biggrin:
    OOooo ! Thank you, Must get there and have a look !! :biggrin:
    OOooo ! Thank you, Must get there and have a look !! :biggrin:
    OOooo ! Thank you, Must get there and have a look !! :biggrin:
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep breathing tests and probably a treadmill run, that'l be fun - not!I'm glad to hear that Obelix will...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep breathing tests and probably a treadmill run,...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Raining all morning, but temperature went up to 7c currently.
    Raining all morning, but temperature went up to 7c currently.
    Raining all morning, but temperature went up to 7c currently.
    Raining all morning, but temperature went up to 7c currently.
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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  8. 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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  9. Logan
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  10. 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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  11. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I turned the camera to the fence last night and only 1 fox, the one with the missing leg, came along the fence. But he jumped to the neighbour’s garden once he was in the foxwatch area. The first...
    I turned the camera to the fence last night and only 1 fox, the one with the missing leg, came along the fence. But he jumped to the neighbour’s garden once he was in the foxwatch area. The first in November, I had counted at least 8 foxes that came all together 25 times or so. I have now...
    I turned the camera to the fence last night and only 1 fox, the one with the missing leg, came along the fence. But he jumped to the neighbour’s garden once he was in the foxwatch area. The first in November, I had counted at least 8 foxes that...
    I turned the camera to the fence last night and only 1 fox, the one with the missing leg, came along the fence. But he jumped to the neighbour’s garden once he was in the foxwatch area. The first...
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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