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  1. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning from a sunny Wales. I have some pansies (Aldi's finest) to plant in the tubs on the van deck, before we head home. I have heard from Obelix this morning. She's asked me to tell you...
    Good morning from a sunny Wales. I have some pansies (Aldi's finest) to plant in the tubs on the van deck, before we head home. I have heard from Obelix this morning. She's asked me to tell you she's been banned and probably won't be returning.
    Good morning from a sunny Wales. I have some pansies (Aldi's finest) to plant in the tubs on the van deck, before we head home. I have heard from Obelix this morning. She's asked me to tell you she's been banned and probably won't be returning.
    Good morning from a sunny Wales. I have some pansies (Aldi's finest) to plant in the tubs on the van deck, before we head home. I have heard from Obelix this morning. She's asked me to tell you...
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Further to @Tidemark's post telling us about the Waitrose employee who got sacked for tackling a shoplifter, apparently someone has set up a GoFundMe page to help him with his bills, which has...
    Further to @Tidemark's post telling us about the Waitrose employee who got sacked for tackling a shoplifter, apparently someone has set up a GoFundMe page to help him with his bills, which has reached £7,000 in 48 hrs, and the boss of Iceland has offered him a job with them.:dbgrtmb:Excellent! I...
    Further to @Tidemark's post telling us about the Waitrose employee who got sacked for tackling a shoplifter, apparently someone has set up a GoFundMe page to help him with his bills, which has reached £7,000 in 48 hrs, and the boss of Iceland has...
    Further to @Tidemark's post telling us about the Waitrose employee who got sacked for tackling a shoplifter, apparently someone has set up a GoFundMe page to help him with his bills, which has...
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  3. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Whilst a slight improvement from the depths of despair, bamboo ones would still be intolerable. Anything that makes random sounds at any time, day or night, and cannot be blocked by double...
    Whilst a slight improvement from the depths of despair, bamboo ones would still be intolerable. Anything that makes random sounds at any time, day or night, and cannot be blocked by double glazing and fans (and, trust me, they cannot) is unbearable.
    Whilst a slight improvement from the depths of despair, bamboo ones would still be intolerable. Anything that makes random sounds at any time, day or night, and cannot be blocked by double glazing and fans (and, trust me, they cannot) is unbearable.
    Whilst a slight improvement from the depths of despair, bamboo ones would still be intolerable. Anything that makes random sounds at any time, day or night, and cannot be blocked by double...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bright morning. A few clouds on and off but it should be warm and pleasant today and tomorrow.
    A bright morning. A few clouds on and off but it should be warm and pleasant today and tomorrow.
    A bright morning. A few clouds on and off but it should be warm and pleasant today and tomorrow.
    A bright morning. A few clouds on and off but it should be warm and pleasant today and tomorrow.
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  5. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    I don't grow vegetables because I would become manically obsessed with protecting them from every hazard and pest and disease, rendering the experience so stressful that the extra Vit C added to...
    I don't grow vegetables because I would become manically obsessed with protecting them from every hazard and pest and disease, rendering the experience so stressful that the extra Vit C added to my diet would be more than nullified by the increased cortisol load! :biggrin:
    I don't grow vegetables because I would become manically obsessed with protecting them from every hazard and pest and disease, rendering the experience so stressful that the extra Vit C added to my diet would be more than nullified by the...
    I don't grow vegetables because I would become manically obsessed with protecting them from every hazard and pest and disease, rendering the experience so stressful that the extra Vit C added to...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom...
    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom windowsill to germinate. We'll see if any come up at all.
    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom windowsill to germinate. We'll see if any come up...
    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we...
    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we have decided again to do some gardening , as not feeling to bad with the old joints :) Plan is to tackle...
    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we have decided again to do some gardening , as not...
    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we...
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  8. Selleri

    ID a wooden bird

    Visual matches on Google describe it as a wooden bird - heron. But our herons don't look as nice. I think it's a cute version of a heron.
    Visual matches on Google describe it as a wooden bird - heron. But our herons don't look as nice. I think it's a cute version of a heron.
    Visual matches on Google describe it as a wooden bird - heron. But our herons don't look as nice. I think it's a cute version of a heron.
    Visual matches on Google describe it as a wooden bird - heron. But our herons don't look as nice. I think it's a cute version of a heron.
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  9. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has...
    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has the biggest root system out of all the cuttings I took. You can see the type of top growth I have on...
    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has the biggest root system out of all the cuttings I...
    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has...
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  10. JWK
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  11. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from...
    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from pruning, but hard to say until you know what it is.I'm confused as to how it is damaging the fence?I'd...
    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from pruning, but hard to say until you know what it is.I'm...
    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from...
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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    Tomato Taste Test 2025

    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
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  14. hans

    Rooks

    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a...
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding nest removal.
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding...
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a...
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  15. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Dublin Bay- first rose today
    Dublin Bay- first rose today
    Dublin Bay- first rose today
    Dublin Bay- first rose today
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  16. Tidemark
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    Whaaattt?

    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always bring very strong, heartfelt opinions/views and whilst we actively foster free speech and open...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always bring very strong, heartfelt opinions/views and whilst...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always...
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  17. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a...
    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a buddleja and a rosemary. Certainly the rose and the buddleja could use a prune.
    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a buddleja and a rosemary. Certainly the rose and...
    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a...
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  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
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  19. Philippa
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    World Politics

    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
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  20. Fat Controller
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    Financial Scams - BE ALERT

    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a free IPad.it’s a scam please don’t follow the instructions otherwise you will lose money.Just end...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a free IPad.it’s a scam please don’t follow the...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a...
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