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  1. 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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  2. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
    Yeah, I've just had a moan in the office about it being really bad today...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I always look at heating oil price as to full the tank cost a lot, just getting a 1000litres and the bill £740 but the tank is 2500litres bill would be £1800 so we alway look and try to buy when...
    I always look at heating oil price as to full the tank cost a lot, just getting a 1000litres and the bill £740 but the tank is 2500litres bill would be £1800 so we alway look and try to buy when it's low as pos
    I always look at heating oil price as to full the tank cost a lot, just getting a 1000litres and the bill £740 but the tank is 2500litres bill would be £1800 so we alway look and try to buy when it's low as pos
    I always look at heating oil price as to full the tank cost a lot, just getting a 1000litres and the bill £740 but the tank is 2500litres bill would be £1800 so we alway look and try to buy when...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Like x 3

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I trimmed some dead wood out of a caryopteris and some fuchsias, and moved a potted conifer from its coping-with-winter-wind spot to its better-weather position! :) Lovely to have a 3rd sunny day...
    I trimmed some dead wood out of a caryopteris and some fuchsias, and moved a potted conifer from its coping-with-winter-wind spot to its better-weather position! :) Lovely to have a 3rd sunny day in a row. I only had time for an hr out there, but every little helps when so much needs doing.
    I trimmed some dead wood out of a caryopteris and some fuchsias, and moved a potted conifer from its coping-with-winter-wind spot to its better-weather position! :) Lovely to have a 3rd sunny day in a row. I only had time for an hr out there,...
    I trimmed some dead wood out of a caryopteris and some fuchsias, and moved a potted conifer from its coping-with-winter-wind spot to its better-weather position! :) Lovely to have a 3rd sunny day...
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  5. 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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  6. JWK
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    Like x 3

    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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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good evening folks.Late home as had a meeting and did a few jobs for Dad so it’s an easy tea and early night ahead. I might watch some Crufts.I hope everyone has had a productive and/or...
    Good evening folks.Late home as had a meeting and did a few jobs for Dad so it’s an easy tea and early night ahead. I might watch some Crufts.I hope everyone has had a productive and/or enjoyable day - you all sound busy.Brilliant hedgehog pic @Liriodendron!Smart door and plants
    Good evening folks.Late home as had a meeting and did a few jobs for Dad so it’s an easy tea and early night ahead. I might watch some Crufts.I hope everyone has had a productive and/or enjoyable day - you all sound busy.Brilliant...
    Good evening folks.Late home as had a meeting and did a few jobs for Dad so it’s an easy tea and early night ahead. I might watch some Crufts.I hope everyone has had a productive and/or...
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    Oh what you are saying reminds me of my Dad. He had not a great amount of grass as loved growing tree peonies and roses so the amount of grass got less as the flowerbeds got bigger! He got an...
    Oh what you are saying reminds me of my Dad. He had not a great amount of grass as loved growing tree peonies and roses so the amount of grass got less as the flowerbeds got bigger! He got an electric mower, big mistake, he cut though the cable more times that I have had hot dinners. The cable...
    Oh what you are saying reminds me of my Dad. He had not a great amount of grass as loved growing tree peonies and roses so the amount of grass got less as the flowerbeds got bigger! He got an electric mower, big mistake, he cut though the cable...
    Oh what you are saying reminds me of my Dad. He had not a great amount of grass as loved growing tree peonies and roses so the amount of grass got less as the flowerbeds got bigger! He got an...
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  13. 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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  14. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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  15. eatenbyweasels
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    Like x 4

    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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Fat Controller
    Sticky
    Like x 9

    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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  20. shiney
    Sticky

    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tits and Tulips :biggrin:
    Tits and Tulips :biggrin:
    Tits and Tulips :biggrin:
    Tits and Tulips :biggrin:
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