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  1. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
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  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Iran has every reason to be angry at and mistrustful of the USA and its local allies as well as the UK. In 1953 the US and UK conspired together - Operation Ajax - to remove a democratically...
    Iran has every reason to be angry at and mistrustful of the USA and its local allies as well as the UK. In 1953 the US and UK conspired together - Operation Ajax - to remove a democratically elected PM who had the audacity to nationalise Iranian oil and take it out of British control. That...
    Iran has every reason to be angry at and mistrustful of the USA and its local allies as well as the UK. In 1953 the US and UK conspired together - Operation Ajax - to remove a democratically elected PM who had the audacity to nationalise...
    Iran has every reason to be angry at and mistrustful of the USA and its local allies as well as the UK. In 1953 the US and UK conspired together - Operation Ajax - to remove a democratically...
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  4. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    It is very warm 45f 6c and there are clouds however lots of blue can still be seen between them. I'm hoping the guessers are right and we'll get a few more warm days like this and hopefully see...
    It is very warm 45f 6c and there are clouds however lots of blue can still be seen between them. I'm hoping the guessers are right and we'll get a few more warm days like this and hopefully see the snow melt from the gardens and lawns. The ground is frozen solid and will be that way for at least...
    It is very warm 45f 6c and there are clouds however lots of blue can still be seen between them. I'm hoping the guessers are right and we'll get a few more warm days like this and hopefully see the snow melt from the gardens and lawns. The ground...
    It is very warm 45f 6c and there are clouds however lots of blue can still be seen between them. I'm hoping the guessers are right and we'll get a few more warm days like this and hopefully see...
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  5. JWK
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're...
    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're planning to get her a watch for her 18th birthday. Where did all that time go??
    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're planning to get her a watch for her 18th birthday. ...
    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're...
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  7. DaveyB

    Photinia red robin help

    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall....
    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall. Someone up the road has a trimmed hedge made out of Red Robins and it's doing very well. We did find...
    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall. Someone up the road has a trimmed hedge made out of...
    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall....
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  8. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
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  9. Tidemark
    Like x 7

    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
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  10. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the battery but it's only been a year. I will say that...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
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  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    "Orange Emperor" tulips
    "Orange Emperor" tulips
    "Orange Emperor" tulips
    "Orange Emperor" tulips
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting....
    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting. Each tray holds 36 blocks. And I'll do some more blocks on smaller trays for seed starting of the same...
    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting. Each tray holds 36 blocks. And I'll do some more...
    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting....
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  13. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
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  14. Spruce
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    Like x 10

    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
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  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    On a trip to the GC this morning to buy some bark, I got distracted by these. My excuse is a need for colour before the tulips bloom :biggrin:.
    On a trip to the GC this morning to buy some bark, I got distracted by these. My excuse is a need for colour before the tulips bloom :biggrin:.
    On a trip to the GC this morning to buy some bark, I got distracted by these. My excuse is a need for colour before the tulips bloom :biggrin:.
    On a trip to the GC this morning to buy some bark, I got distracted by these. My excuse is a need for colour before the tulips bloom :biggrin:.
    muscari.png ryllis.png Rosemary1 .jpg IMG_20260109_090426295.jpg Farfugium japonicum (2).JPG Farfugium japonicum.JPG
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since then which is higher than normal. Boiler does both...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
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  17. Logan
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  18. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
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  19. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of the flowers were amazing. A really friendly group...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
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  20. 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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