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  1. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The help consists of her pushing potted up plants off...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    50 mph winds, so not as bad as some are getting, but don't want any worse! 5 degrees, it has been raining but it is falling as heavy snow in land. Roads closed again with 12 foot deep drifts in...
    50 mph winds, so not as bad as some are getting, but don't want any worse! 5 degrees, it has been raining but it is falling as heavy snow in land. Roads closed again with 12 foot deep drifts in Glen Shee, so loads of snow but the folks who ski or snowboard can't get there.
    50 mph winds, so not as bad as some are getting, but don't want any worse! 5 degrees, it has been raining but it is falling as heavy snow in land. Roads closed again with 12 foot deep drifts in Glen Shee, so loads of snow but the folks who ski or...
    50 mph winds, so not as bad as some are getting, but don't want any worse! 5 degrees, it has been raining but it is falling as heavy snow in land. Roads closed again with 12 foot deep drifts in...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon all. Hope the weather is beginning to ease...Here in the west of Ireland we have had wind and rain, but nothing out of the ordinary. The east has had it worse - hope to hear...
    Good afternoon all. Hope the weather is beginning to ease...Here in the west of Ireland we have had wind and rain, but nothing out of the ordinary. The east has had it worse - hope to hear that @Badly_Maintained has escaped unscathed.I spent the morning being domestic, in the hope that the...
    Good afternoon all. Hope the weather is beginning to ease...Here in the west of Ireland we have had wind and rain, but nothing out of the ordinary. The east has had it worse - hope to hear that @Badly_Maintained has escaped unscathed.I...
    Good afternoon all. Hope the weather is beginning to ease...Here in the west of Ireland we have had wind and rain, but nothing out of the ordinary. The east has had it worse - hope to hear...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
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  5. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
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  6. JWK
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  7. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
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  8. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If it's a reputable supplier then yes, especially if you've used them before.
    If it's a reputable supplier then yes, especially if you've used them before.
    If it's a reputable supplier then yes, especially if you've used them before.
    If it's a reputable supplier then yes, especially if you've used them before.
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
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  10. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The Euphorbia 'Galaxy Glow' has survived drought and frost, but the Geum 'Totally Tangerine' next to it has...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The Euphorbia 'Galaxy Glow' has survived drought and...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes for using the VegTrug again. I have only to order a...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then...
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then you had three options, renew the lease, buy the solar panels at a reduced cost or have them removed....
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then you had three options, renew the lease, buy the...
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then...
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  13. plantgirl

    Lilac

    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
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  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
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  15. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
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  16. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
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  17. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
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  18. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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  19. 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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  20. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
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