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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive legacy for either the ordinary people of Afganistan,...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
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  2. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello there everybody. Just re-pressurised my boiler for the nth time but at least it does mean I have heating and hot water. It will be interesting to hear what today's engineer quotes for a...
    Hello there everybody. Just re-pressurised my boiler for the nth time but at least it does mean I have heating and hot water. It will be interesting to hear what today's engineer quotes for a replacement and then I will see what tomorrow's engineer says. I hope that everyone reading this is...
    Hello there everybody. Just re-pressurised my boiler for the nth time but at least it does mean I have heating and hot water. It will be interesting to hear what today's engineer quotes for a replacement and then I will see what tomorrow's...
    Hello there everybody. Just re-pressurised my boiler for the nth time but at least it does mean I have heating and hot water. It will be interesting to hear what today's engineer quotes for a...
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  5. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late summer and grown as a fodder crop for sheep which...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
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  6. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
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  7. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Very overcast but feels milder than the temperature because there is no wind. The greenhouse fitters say they almost certainly won't be working tomorrow with the forecast that we have. :sad:
    Very overcast but feels milder than the temperature because there is no wind. The greenhouse fitters say they almost certainly won't be working tomorrow with the forecast that we have. :sad:
    Very overcast but feels milder than the temperature because there is no wind. The greenhouse fitters say they almost certainly won't be working tomorrow with the forecast that we have. :sad:
    Very overcast but feels milder than the temperature because there is no wind. The greenhouse fitters say they almost certainly won't be working tomorrow with the forecast that we have. :sad:
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  9. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle of wine, which allows me to do my famous party...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    It wasn't one of these, was it? :yikes:
    It wasn't one of these, was it? :yikes:
    It wasn't one of these, was it? :yikes:
    It wasn't one of these, was it? :yikes:
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  11. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her Saturday, i wonder if it was that, would it take...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
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  12. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @AlisaThanks for the Reply.I have tried your Method previously, when I was able and unfortunately, it did not work.Maybe if I Water the Soil the Day before to soften the Ground before...
    Hello @AlisaThanks for the Reply.I have tried your Method previously, when I was able and unfortunately, it did not work.Maybe if I Water the Soil the Day before to soften the Ground before Weeding?ThanksKevin
    Hello @AlisaThanks for the Reply.I have tried your Method previously, when I was able and unfortunately, it did not work.Maybe if I Water the Soil the Day before to soften the Ground before Weeding?ThanksKevin
    Hello @AlisaThanks for the Reply.I have tried your Method previously, when I was able and unfortunately, it did not work.Maybe if I Water the Soil the Day before to soften the Ground before...
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  13. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
    I was wrong about the second one.I found the second one on the Parkers websiteDaphne Eternal Fragrance
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  14. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    It's gradually taking shape but a bit wobbly as support brackets are to be put in place, glass inserted and then bolted to the base - I think. I don't want to keep interrupting them to ask...
    It's gradually taking shape but a bit wobbly as support brackets are to be put in place, glass inserted and then bolted to the base - I think. I don't want to keep interrupting them to ask questions.A strap is put across and tightened until the man on the ladder at the ned says that the roof...
    It's gradually taking shape but a bit wobbly as support brackets are to be put in place, glass inserted and then bolted to the base - I think. I don't want to keep interrupting them to ask questions.A strap is put across and tightened until...
    It's gradually taking shape but a bit wobbly as support brackets are to be put in place, glass inserted and then bolted to the base - I think. I don't want to keep interrupting them to ask...
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  15. JWK
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a...
    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a few years to settle in and barely grew in that time but does grow at a reasonable rate now. It does...
    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a few years to settle in and barely grew in that...
    We have a pauls scarlet as well. I won it on ebay for a few pounds and it was 8ft tall when it turned up. It must be about 8-9 years old now and has cause no problems at all. I would say it took a...
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  17. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
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  18. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love reading about plant purchases. And even more so...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
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  19. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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  20. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
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