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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    On one level I was unlucky in that they both developed within a 12 month period. On the other lucky with the swiftness and quality of the service. The reason I had to go Exeter was nobody to run...
    On one level I was unlucky in that they both developed within a 12 month period. On the other lucky with the swiftness and quality of the service. The reason I had to go Exeter was nobody to run me around, if there was I could have gone to a local private hospital.
    On one level I was unlucky in that they both developed within a 12 month period. On the other lucky with the swiftness and quality of the service. The reason I had to go Exeter was nobody to run me around, if there was I could have gone to a...
    On one level I was unlucky in that they both developed within a 12 month period. On the other lucky with the swiftness and quality of the service. The reason I had to go Exeter was nobody to run...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We're getting a bit of a break here. It is -8c 14f and quite calm. The cloud cover doesn't seem to be moving at all. The guessers say that we'll be back to winter again by tonight. With the "real...
    We're getting a bit of a break here. It is -8c 14f and quite calm. The cloud cover doesn't seem to be moving at all. The guessers say that we'll be back to winter again by tonight. With the "real feel" "wind chill" hitting around the -30c mark.
    We're getting a bit of a break here. It is -8c 14f and quite calm. The cloud cover doesn't seem to be moving at all. The guessers say that we'll be back to winter again by tonight. With the "real feel" "wind chill" hitting around the -30c mark.
    We're getting a bit of a break here. It is -8c 14f and quite calm. The cloud cover doesn't seem to be moving at all. The guessers say that we'll be back to winter again by tonight. With the "real...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow...
    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow forecast for here next week, so that’s the sun away for a while again.Good news about your Mum, A...
    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow forecast for here next week, so that’s the sun...
    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow...
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Clutter, for me, has a sense of quantity. My wardrobe is cluttered with clothes that I haven’t bothered to throw away for 20 years and the door will hardly close anymore. My hubby’s “office” isn’t...
    Clutter, for me, has a sense of quantity. My wardrobe is cluttered with clothes that I haven’t bothered to throw away for 20 years and the door will hardly close anymore. My hubby’s “office” isn’t cluttered in the sense of being full of things. He just leaves a biro here, the cable for his...
    Clutter, for me, has a sense of quantity. My wardrobe is cluttered with clothes that I haven’t bothered to throw away for 20 years and the door will hardly close anymore. My hubby’s “office” isn’t cluttered in the sense of being full of things....
    Clutter, for me, has a sense of quantity. My wardrobe is cluttered with clothes that I haven’t bothered to throw away for 20 years and the door will hardly close anymore. My hubby’s “office” isn’t...
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  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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