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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep breathing tests and probably a treadmill run, that'l be fun - not!I'm glad to hear that Obelix will...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep breathing tests and probably a treadmill run,...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
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  3. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    One of the biggest problems still being seen from covid was the switch to phone appointments instead of face to face consultations. I know many more examples I could list as I'm sure most of us...
    One of the biggest problems still being seen from covid was the switch to phone appointments instead of face to face consultations. I know many more examples I could list as I'm sure most of us probably do but here's two.During covid my dad was diagnosed with asthma over the phone and only...
    One of the biggest problems still being seen from covid was the switch to phone appointments instead of face to face consultations. I know many more examples I could list as I'm sure most of us probably do but here's two.During covid my dad was...
    One of the biggest problems still being seen from covid was the switch to phone appointments instead of face to face consultations. I know many more examples I could list as I'm sure most of us...
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
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  6. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as...
    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as it would fit perfectly into our house. :biggrin:
    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as it would fit perfectly into our house. :biggrin:
    I love the idea of a single word for things lying around. Can you give us a phonetic pronunciation and with where the stress goes on which syllable? I can see myself taking that word on board as...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
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  8. Selleri
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    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    Excellent news @simone_in_wiltshire! I was sceptical about these devices, but they do seem to work. Happy gardening in your reclaimed space :).
    Excellent news @simone_in_wiltshire! I was sceptical about these devices, but they do seem to work. Happy gardening in your reclaimed space :).
    Excellent news @simone_in_wiltshire! I was sceptical about these devices, but they do seem to work. Happy gardening in your reclaimed space :).
    Excellent news @simone_in_wiltshire! I was sceptical about these devices, but they do seem to work. Happy gardening in your reclaimed space :).
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  10. JWK
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  11. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
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  12. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
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  14. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
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  15. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
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  16. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
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  17. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
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  18. Logan
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  19. Alan Aldred

    Plant not doing good

    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
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  20. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
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