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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good evening all. Oh my, such lovely posts to browse through. Loving the calatheas I have no knowledge of them and their care. Will they be OK near the door with draughts etc.? Pleased you got...
    Good evening all. Oh my, such lovely posts to browse through. Loving the calatheas I have no knowledge of them and their care. Will they be OK near the door with draughts etc.? Pleased you got your bike all sorted @Tui34, I can just imagine Fizz's excitement! I love the pictures of the two...
    Good evening all. Oh my, such lovely posts to browse through. Loving the calatheas I have no knowledge of them and their care. Will they be OK near the door with draughts etc.? Pleased you got your bike all sorted @Tui34, I can just imagine...
    Good evening all. Oh my, such lovely posts to browse through. Loving the calatheas I have no knowledge of them and their care. Will they be OK near the door with draughts etc.? Pleased you got...
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  2. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    I thought it was two weeks before it gets there. Have we nothing else that has any capabilities, it's really a show up.
    I thought it was two weeks before it gets there. Have we nothing else that has any capabilities, it's really a show up.
    I thought it was two weeks before it gets there. Have we nothing else that has any capabilities, it's really a show up.
    I thought it was two weeks before it gets there. Have we nothing else that has any capabilities, it's really a show up.
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  3. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
    Our Christmas cactus is having an identity crisis!
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Same here. I’ve just been looking at a fuel price app and discovered that the petrol station nearby that I use has the highest priced fuel locally. It’s always clean and tidy, their pricing policy...
    Same here. I’ve just been looking at a fuel price app and discovered that the petrol station nearby that I use has the highest priced fuel locally. It’s always clean and tidy, their pricing policy keeps the rabble away :heehee:.
    Same here. I’ve just been looking at a fuel price app and discovered that the petrol station nearby that I use has the highest priced fuel locally. It’s always clean and tidy, their pricing policy keeps the rabble away :heehee:.
    Same here. I’ve just been looking at a fuel price app and discovered that the petrol station nearby that I use has the highest priced fuel locally. It’s always clean and tidy, their pricing policy...
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  5. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Grass clippings worked well for me in containers, just add them in thin layers or they turn into a slimy mess. Bit of shredded cardboard mixed in helps too.
    Grass clippings worked well for me in containers, just add them in thin layers or they turn into a slimy mess. Bit of shredded cardboard mixed in helps too.
    Grass clippings worked well for me in containers, just add them in thin layers or they turn into a slimy mess. Bit of shredded cardboard mixed in helps too.
    Grass clippings worked well for me in containers, just add them in thin layers or they turn into a slimy mess. Bit of shredded cardboard mixed in helps too.
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  6. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear....
    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear. Hopefully they'll make an appearance in the next couple of days.I've got 120 modules multi sown of all...
    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear. Hopefully they'll make an appearance in the next couple...
    My Zebrune, White Star and some Italian ones I got from Lidl have just about all germinated from last weekends sowing.Karminka look to be old seed they are slower and have yet to appear....
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Visiting Gardens

    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
    The annual pass thing is spot on. I started doing that with a local garden and it completely changed how I think about winter planting. You notice stuff you'd never catch on a single visit.
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  8. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a distance as you work.The Spear and Jackson model...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Apparently I was feeling well enough to drag round a supermarket, someone needed new pants, but she didn't like them so we left with a bottle of Rose instead, so glad I went in the end. Visited a...
    Apparently I was feeling well enough to drag round a supermarket, someone needed new pants, but she didn't like them so we left with a bottle of Rose instead, so glad I went in the end. Visited a Garden Centre, good grief the prices have shot up, we will visit another one instead as I have a...
    Apparently I was feeling well enough to drag round a supermarket, someone needed new pants, but she didn't like them so we left with a bottle of Rose instead, so glad I went in the end. Visited a Garden Centre, good grief the prices have shot up,...
    Apparently I was feeling well enough to drag round a supermarket, someone needed new pants, but she didn't like them so we left with a bottle of Rose instead, so glad I went in the end. Visited a...
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  10. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    I bought one many years ago for work and its still ok, had many charges in that time, not so many in the last 6 yrs but still going strong, I've dropped it a few times the casing is cracked and...
    I bought one many years ago for work and its still ok, had many charges in that time, not so many in the last 6 yrs but still going strong, I've dropped it a few times the casing is cracked and held together with tape. I bought two 6Ahr ones when I got the blower they seem ok, I only charge...
    I bought one many years ago for work and its still ok, had many charges in that time, not so many in the last 6 yrs but still going strong, I've dropped it a few times the casing is cracked and held together with tape. I bought two 6Ahr ones...
    I bought one many years ago for work and its still ok, had many charges in that time, not so many in the last 6 yrs but still going strong, I've dropped it a few times the casing is cracked and...
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  11. Robodendron

    ID please!

    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
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  12. pete
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    Electric cars.

    New car registrations for February are up 7.2% compared to 2025, with PHEV showing a 44% increase compared to Feb 2025, with petrol next showing a 5.2% increase. It is only the PHEV powertrain to...
    New car registrations for February are up 7.2% compared to 2025, with PHEV showing a 44% increase compared to Feb 2025, with petrol next showing a 5.2% increase. It is only the PHEV powertrain to show an increase in market share so far this year, every other power train is down.Same is...
    New car registrations for February are up 7.2% compared to 2025, with PHEV showing a 44% increase compared to Feb 2025, with petrol next showing a 5.2% increase. It is only the PHEV powertrain to show an increase in market share so far this...
    New car registrations for February are up 7.2% compared to 2025, with PHEV showing a 44% increase compared to Feb 2025, with petrol next showing a 5.2% increase. It is only the PHEV powertrain to...
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  13. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
    the grow light paranoia made me laugh, I had the same worry when I set mine up in the spare room window. ended up just telling the neighbours before they got any ideas.
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    After not being able to do any garden work all winter due to both hubby and myself ill health, we finally had 2 lovely days working in the garden. My 'moonlight small garden area' is coming along....
    After not being able to do any garden work all winter due to both hubby and myself ill health, we finally had 2 lovely days working in the garden. My 'moonlight small garden area' is coming along. White daffodils are starting to come through( planted late as were in sale) Lovely snowdrops...
    After not being able to do any garden work all winter due to both hubby and myself ill health, we finally had 2 lovely days working in the garden. My 'moonlight small garden area' is coming along. White daffodils are starting to come through(...
    After not being able to do any garden work all winter due to both hubby and myself ill health, we finally had 2 lovely days working in the garden. My 'moonlight small garden area' is coming along....
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  15. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Tidal wave petunias leafing up. This will be their third year here.
    Tidal wave petunias leafing up. This will be their third year here.
    Tidal wave petunias leafing up. This will be their third year here.
    Tidal wave petunias leafing up. This will be their third year here.
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    My parents also have Iranian friends, they are a family that has lived here for many decades and vehemently detest the regime in their homeland. We asked if their family in Iran was ok and they...
    My parents also have Iranian friends, they are a family that has lived here for many decades and vehemently detest the regime in their homeland. We asked if their family in Iran was ok and they haven't heard anything from them at all because the Internet has been blocked there. They are fraught...
    My parents also have Iranian friends, they are a family that has lived here for many decades and vehemently detest the regime in their homeland. We asked if their family in Iran was ok and they haven't heard anything from them at all because the...
    My parents also have Iranian friends, they are a family that has lived here for many decades and vehemently detest the regime in their homeland. We asked if their family in Iran was ok and they...
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  17. Chilled

    looking for a weed killer that kills grass as well as weeds

    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over...
    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over when you've made a cup of tea... ...and maybe consider putting a weed membrane down with some gravel...
    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over when you've made a cup of tea... ...and maybe...
    ...just be aware of the effect of salt water runoff buildup affecting other plants nearby... It might just be easier to use unsalted water from a kettle - perhaps if you have a little left over...
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  18. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
    Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
    Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
    Fair point. I'd actually forgotten it was there!
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  19. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Beautiful
    Beautiful
    Beautiful
    Beautiful
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  20. AnniD

    ID confirmation please

    Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a...
    Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a whole field of crimson clover. Trifolium incarnatum. pics below.
    Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a whole field of crimson clover. Trifolium...
    Trifolium rubens Red Feathers. Suspect that is it. Once it flowers you will know for sure!"trifolium rubens red feathers" - Recherche GoogleNot far from my house I found a stunning sight, a...
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