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  1. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    What about a few steps and a way to plop ramps on when needed? Perhaps a small gap between step and greenhouse to slip long L brackets, which is attached to the ramp and keeps the board from...
    What about a few steps and a way to plop ramps on when needed? Perhaps a small gap between step and greenhouse to slip long L brackets, which is attached to the ramp and keeps the board from slipping. It doesn't take much pounding to bend brackets to the angle you need. I used brackets with an...
    What about a few steps and a way to plop ramps on when needed? Perhaps a small gap between step and greenhouse to slip long L brackets, which is attached to the ramp and keeps the board from slipping. It doesn't take much pounding to bend...
    What about a few steps and a way to plop ramps on when needed? Perhaps a small gap between step and greenhouse to slip long L brackets, which is attached to the ramp and keeps the board from...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime version. The night time tablets didn’t have the caffeine. I did try to find some phenylephrine to...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime version. The night time tablets didn’t have the...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
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  4. Logan
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  5. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    Always use that method to start off Sweet Pea seeds. Just use a small sealable tupperware type of tub with a sheet of kitchen paper and some tepid water, enough to fully moisten the paper but...
    Always use that method to start off Sweet Pea seeds. Just use a small sealable tupperware type of tub with a sheet of kitchen paper and some tepid water, enough to fully moisten the paper but not enough to float the seed. Place it in a warm cupboard and easy enough to pick the germinated seeds...
    Always use that method to start off Sweet Pea seeds. Just use a small sealable tupperware type of tub with a sheet of kitchen paper and some tepid water, enough to fully moisten the paper but not enough to float the seed. Place it in a warm...
    Always use that method to start off Sweet Pea seeds. Just use a small sealable tupperware type of tub with a sheet of kitchen paper and some tepid water, enough to fully moisten the paper but...
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  6. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing plants that don't fit the type then the variety gradually wanders away until as in the case of...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing plants that don't fit the type then the variety...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing...
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  7. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need...
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need more attention, but I like a challenge :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need more attention, but I like a challenge :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need...
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  8. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    It's not (probably) that Meta shares your content with advertisers (that would be a very long lot of small text for them to draft seen that legislations require clear consent from you to share...
    It's not (probably) that Meta shares your content with advertisers (that would be a very long lot of small text for them to draft seen that legislations require clear consent from you to share with them each), but rather profiling.Profiling means that Meta, based on your content, puts you in...
    It's not (probably) that Meta shares your content with advertisers (that would be a very long lot of small text for them to draft seen that legislations require clear consent from you to share with them each), but rather profiling.Profiling...
    It's not (probably) that Meta shares your content with advertisers (that would be a very long lot of small text for them to draft seen that legislations require clear consent from you to share...
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  9. JWK
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  10. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
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  11. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Are your photos taken at Ness Botanic Gardens @stephenprudence? The Acacias there were also spectacular in December.
    Are your photos taken at Ness Botanic Gardens @stephenprudence? The Acacias there were also spectacular in December.
    Are your photos taken at Ness Botanic Gardens @stephenprudence? The Acacias there were also spectacular in December.
    Are your photos taken at Ness Botanic Gardens @stephenprudence? The Acacias there were also spectacular in December.
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
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  13. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When looking at photos of Cotyledon orbiculata there...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a Cotyledon orbiculata (also variety unknown!). When...
    I have taken photos of leaves from the plant in question and of another with the same shape leaves. The 'floury' one is a Cotyledon orbiculata (variety unknown) so will assume the other is also a...
    IMG_2026-01-01-12-14-48-452.jpg IMG_2026-01-01-12-14-55-072.jpg IMG_2026-01-28-12-19-22-297a.jpg
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  14. Bb135

    Honeysuckle identification….

    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth. Again pruning after flowering is best unless it's...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth....
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
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  15. JWK
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
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  17. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can rely on.At TurfWorld, we supply Class 1 MOT on a regular basis, supporting both small domestic...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can rely on.At TurfWorld, we supply Class 1 MOT on a...
    Class 1 MOT – Reliable, Regular Supply from TurfWorldIf you’re working on driveways, paths, patios or general groundworks, Class 1 MOT (Type 1 Sub-Base) is a solid foundation material you can...
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  18. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
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  19. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
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  20. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are millions of over 70s required to do regular updates.
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
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