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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I am going to sign out for tonight. Those Traitor fans, I hope you are enjoying tonight's episode. See you all tomorrow.
    I am going to sign out for tonight. Those Traitor fans, I hope you are enjoying tonight's episode. See you all tomorrow.
    I am going to sign out for tonight. Those Traitor fans, I hope you are enjoying tonight's episode. See you all tomorrow.
    I am going to sign out for tonight. Those Traitor fans, I hope you are enjoying tonight's episode. See you all tomorrow.
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  2. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root in the soil.
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
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  3. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of...
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor arrives: scurryfunge.
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor...
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her...
    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her lunch on the bench in The Courtyard at noon then disappeared. She has just been found on the lounge...
    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her lunch on the bench in The Courtyard at noon then...
    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    A very nice place. :dbgrtmb:This is the lovely border gate between India and Bhutan - looking into peaceful Bhutan.Another border gate looking into busy IndiaThe King and Queen
    A very nice place. :dbgrtmb:This is the lovely border gate between India and Bhutan - looking into peaceful Bhutan.Another border gate looking into busy IndiaThe King and Queen
    A very nice place. :dbgrtmb:This is the lovely border gate between India and Bhutan - looking into peaceful Bhutan.Another border gate looking into busy IndiaThe King and Queen
    A very nice place. :dbgrtmb:This is the lovely border gate between India and Bhutan - looking into peaceful Bhutan.Another border gate looking into busy IndiaThe King and Queen
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  7. JWK
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  8. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the...
    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the growing on the surface thing, just wondering where I will get the mulch from though, I might get...
    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the growing on the surface thing, just wondering where...
    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the...
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
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  12. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
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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. Logan
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Oh dear @Allotment Boy - hope you feel better soon.
    Oh dear @Allotment Boy - hope you feel better soon.
    Oh dear @Allotment Boy - hope you feel better soon.
    Oh dear @Allotment Boy - hope you feel better soon.
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  16. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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  17. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered,...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
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  18. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
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  20. 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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