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  1. 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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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    8c damp and cloudy
    8c damp and cloudy
    8c damp and cloudy
    8c damp and cloudy
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  3. BB3
    Funny x 7

    What an eejit!

    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky...
    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky to have the best ever IT support on site, he was so good that it became a saying "oh don't worry, I...
    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky to have the best ever IT support on site, he was...
    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A very good morning one and all. Your post brought back memories for me @Allotment Boy. I do remember the Kinks - or rather their songs - very well, though I can only recall Ray and Dave! Hair do...
    A very good morning one and all. Your post brought back memories for me @Allotment Boy. I do remember the Kinks - or rather their songs - very well, though I can only recall Ray and Dave! Hair do day today at Bestie's though there will be lots of nattering too. I hope that you all have...
    A very good morning one and all. Your post brought back memories for me @Allotment Boy. I do remember the Kinks - or rather their songs - very well, though I can only recall Ray and Dave! Hair do day today at Bestie's though there will be lots...
    A very good morning one and all. Your post brought back memories for me @Allotment Boy. I do remember the Kinks - or rather their songs - very well, though I can only recall Ray and Dave! Hair do...
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  5. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your...
    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your appointment date and time. No complaints here.
    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your appointment date and time. No complaints here.
    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your...
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his...
    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his term(s) in office. Even the supposed Ceasefires are broken by one side or another.
    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his term(s) in office. Even the supposed Ceasefires are...
    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his...
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  10. JWK
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Logan
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  17. 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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  18. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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  19. 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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  20. 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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