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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always...
    We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always work. Slept better last night thank goodness. It's a shame you didn't have a good night too @Ladybird4 -...
    We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always work. Slept better last night thank goodness. It's a...
    We don't watch the late night news either and I try not to have my laptop open after 9 pm most nights. I like to read something fairly lighthearted before bedtime although that doesn't always...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Have you checked their batteries @Ergates? Although they are connected to the mains they also usually have an ordinary battery which is used if the power is cut I believe. We had the same problem...
    Have you checked their batteries @Ergates? Although they are connected to the mains they also usually have an ordinary battery which is used if the power is cut I believe. We had the same problem a while back, called in our electrician and were rather embarrassed when he told us!
    Have you checked their batteries @Ergates? Although they are connected to the mains they also usually have an ordinary battery which is used if the power is cut I believe. We had the same problem a while back, called in our electrician and were...
    Have you checked their batteries @Ergates? Although they are connected to the mains they also usually have an ordinary battery which is used if the power is cut I believe. We had the same problem...
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  3. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
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  4. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
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  5. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I usually end up saying its a whatsname while struggling to think of the proper name.:biggrin: I probably sound like a complete idiot, but it's happening more and more these days.
    I usually end up saying its a whatsname while struggling to think of the proper name.:biggrin: I probably sound like a complete idiot, but it's happening more and more these days.
    I usually end up saying its a whatsname while struggling to think of the proper name.:biggrin: I probably sound like a complete idiot, but it's happening more and more these days.
    I usually end up saying its a whatsname while struggling to think of the proper name.:biggrin: I probably sound like a complete idiot, but it's happening more and more these days.
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
    At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
    At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
    At 1pm had some heavy rain with hail stones, we were out walking River at the time. Now light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west temp 11c feels like 9c.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
    Yes, I've seen wild garlic growing but most of that is not in flower around here yet. Much wider leaves on that.
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  8. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I didn't even realise there was a 'top' button until you mentioned it. I can't read the grey on black very well.
    I didn't even realise there was a 'top' button until you mentioned it. I can't read the grey on black very well.
    I didn't even realise there was a 'top' button until you mentioned it. I can't read the grey on black very well.
    I didn't even realise there was a 'top' button until you mentioned it. I can't read the grey on black very well.
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  9. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's something that you would like an opinion on, I would...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
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  10. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    One survey someone gave me a link to listed slugs being only a small portion of Hedgehog diet. I will add here that since my Hhogs moved in and bred ( 3 young reared last year ), they have...
    One survey someone gave me a link to listed slugs being only a small portion of Hedgehog diet. I will add here that since my Hhogs moved in and bred ( 3 young reared last year ), they have completely obliterated my breeding Slow Worm colony. Can't choose one of another unless you have enough...
    One survey someone gave me a link to listed slugs being only a small portion of Hedgehog diet. I will add here that since my Hhogs moved in and bred ( 3 young reared last year ), they have completely obliterated my breeding Slow Worm colony. ...
    One survey someone gave me a link to listed slugs being only a small portion of Hedgehog diet. I will add here that since my Hhogs moved in and bred ( 3 young reared last year ), they have...
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  11. Sienna's Blossom
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
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  13. JWK
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  14. Athelas

    Chelsea Flower Show - 1 ticket for 19 May 2026

    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my...
    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my greenhouse. Still no toms germinated yet :( Had nice surprise when quick look around garden and...
    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my greenhouse. Still no toms germinated yet :( Had...
    Was going to spend some time sowing some seeds but the sun went in and so did l :( so our garden plans were changed as had no motivation. l did though sow a few Waverex peas when l checked on my...
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  16. pete
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    Electric cars.

    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
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  17. nightofjoy

    Surface cover/interest for container Jasmine

    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
    I did wonder whether you had misread the depth @ViewAhead, I had to read the post a couple of times myself :).
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  18. flower-garden
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
    Thanks for posting that Really made me smile .
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  19. hailbopp

    Which secateurs to go for?

    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had...
    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had been badly maintained. The reciprocating saw did a lot, but there were places it couldn't, and the...
    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had been badly maintained. The reciprocating saw did...
    Oh the battery one could take a finger without stopping, which is why my left hand is in my pocket or elsewhere when using it! For example I had to do a brutal cut back of a privet hedge that had...
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  20. Selleri
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    Plants to grow for fun- the odd, mangled, dangerous or just funny ones

    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this...
    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this time of year, these can be eaten raw in salad or briefly cooked.
    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this time of year, these can be eaten raw in salad or...
    I've grown both skirret and salsify, I got enough to for a meal or two, but didn't really bother again. Purple sprouting broccoli, hardy, can make a large plant and produces edible shoots at this...
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