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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
    Once upon a time there was a Finnish girl who was cooking a lovely potato casserole for Sunday lunch... and ran out of potatoes :gaah:
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the...
    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the services but the one for today didn't turn up. Our trainee worship leader did very well but it...
    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the services but the one for today didn't turn up. Our...
    Good morning all.Sorry you had a bad night I hope you won't feel too tired today.Back from church. As we are waiting for a new vicar there have been various retired vicars coming to lead the...
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  4. 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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  5. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
    Wouldn't you be better off talking to Peter Beale and David Austin regarding improving their websites. Also colour reproduction can vary from display to display.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and...
    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and the bees seem to like it as well.
    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and the bees seem to like it as well.
    It certainly looks like the Garlic one.........I can't get rid of the stuff...........here when I came and despite digging out as much as possible, it spreads like wild fire. It is attractive and...
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  7. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
    The local farmers are planting now so I joined in with some more myself, a bed of "Roosters", still got the "Java" to go in yet.
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  8. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per...
    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per sqm. A joke.
    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per sqm. A joke.
    Rain? What rain?Cold wind, had two layers on, even took my winter fleece for the rare plant fair. There was 4 minutes light rain. Such a fuss about so little rain. Back home, hardly 0.02l per...
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks...
    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks like someone fell asleep on the keyboard. At least with Lavatera becoming Malva you can still pronounce...
    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks like someone fell asleep on the keyboard. At least...
    The Sedum to Hylotelephium one still catches me out every time. I'll be at the garden centre looking for sedums and they're nowhere to be found until I spot them hiding under a name that looks...
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  12. flower-garden
    Like x 7

    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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  13. 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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  14. Selleri
    Like x 4

    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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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  17. pete

    Mushroom compost

    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
    It's a lot dryer and grainy than I was expecting tbh.
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  18. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
    Binge watched it over Easter: "Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein" Episode 1 to 4 is on iPlayer, final is on April 27.
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  19. Sienna's Blossom
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  20. 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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