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  1. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
    One of the reasons I enjoy an electric car, it is still working well, running smoothly and saving me money, 9 years after it was first bought...
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the...
    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the stories of your chooks!
    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the stories of your chooks!
    Oh welcome, welcome back @Obelix-Vendée! You have been really missed on here and I am delighted to see you once more. Been missing all of your stories of your various crafting activities and the...
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  3. Eustace

    Wordle Wanderings 3

    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
    I do the Portuguese version and, like today, do better than English! :redface:
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  4. Logan
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  5. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Michael try putting butter on Dewi's paws, they spend quite a lot of time washing them and don't wander off.
    Michael try putting butter on Dewi's paws, they spend quite a lot of time washing them and don't wander off.
    Michael try putting butter on Dewi's paws, they spend quite a lot of time washing them and don't wander off.
    Michael try putting butter on Dewi's paws, they spend quite a lot of time washing them and don't wander off.
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more slack in it. Even that little bit of extra...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the actual competition, meaning the suit had a bit more...
    I may have read it wrong, but I understood that the er bigger size meant that the suit was a bit bigger, when measured during qualifying. Then ‘things’ would return to normal by the time of the...
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat contrary............I'm sure Mother Nature would like...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the weather over the last 5 decades has proved somewhat...
    Not only plants which have to surrender to Mother Nature but humans and wildlife too. Just as an aside, I wonder why it is "Mother" nature always to blame? Bit sexist particularly as the...
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  8. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North - Chris Bowers & Sons
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a good starting point Growing Pear Trees in the North...
    If you chose cordons or columnar trees you could maybe fit in more than one. Do your homework about varieties, rootstocks etc for your location and for the size of tree that you want. Here's a...
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening,...
    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening, so I went along today. However it isn't a gardening group, although its correct name is 'Growing...
    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening, so I went along today. However it isn't a...
    The lady who comes to cut my hair has been telling me to join what she called the 'Growers Group' on the first Thursday every month in the near-by town, and I thought it was to do with gardening,...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny spells tomorrow.
    Gosh @Selleri, that's going to take some shifting!I'm continuing with the hedge clearing in between some quite heavy showers, so in and out of the house like a yo yo! Hoping for some sunny...
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  11. JWK
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  12. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
    Thank you @Michael Hewett, your garden sounds very much like my previous garden. I think the best gardens develop over time and with the gardener, without a strict plan :).
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  13. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
    Hisounds exciting already, around the pool low growing thyme.
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  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
    Just put up my new blinds, what do you think?
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  15. BB3
    Funny x 9

    What an eejit!

    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
    There are builders grade cheap gloves. Bright orange rubber palms, you should be able to see them even on a grey day.
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  16. ArmyAirForce
    Like x 3

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for something new. I may add some hardy Cyclamen at...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move them to a sunnier spot in the wood to make space for...
    Out at the ornamental planter today, some of the Pansies are still alive ( along with some big weeds). I'm not sure if they will flower again or not, but if they survive the Winter, I may move...
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  17. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing them.I just had a look at the welding gauntlets on...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so there's no way I could operate secateurs wearing...
    The problem is getting them small enough. I once ordered the smaller size of the gold leaf ones and sent them back - they were huge on me, far to long in the fingers and too wide everywhere so...
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire

    Rare Plant Fair 2026

    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
    could be something for @Neil Clements: The Edible Garden - Plant Fairs Roadshow
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  19. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose.Just one area with thousands of birds.
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan.Great Egret.Ruff.White Fronted Goose. ...
    From Wednesday, as it was a decent day with no rain! Annual trip to Slimbridge for the winter wildfowl. Many were distant. Common Cranes by the River Severn.Bewick Swan.Whooper Swan. ...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  20. Plantminded
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