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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We have bought F35s, didn't know that the US have control of them, obviously very reliant on them for parts. Couldn't really understand buying them, there were other US planes that TBH would have...
    We have bought F35s, didn't know that the US have control of them, obviously very reliant on them for parts. Couldn't really understand buying them, there were other US planes that TBH would have been better if we had bought them years ago but we went with European planes.Probably just...
    We have bought F35s, didn't know that the US have control of them, obviously very reliant on them for parts. Couldn't really understand buying them, there were other US planes that TBH would have been better if we had bought them years ago but...
    We have bought F35s, didn't know that the US have control of them, obviously very reliant on them for parts. Couldn't really understand buying them, there were other US planes that TBH would have...
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up...
    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up and got Valentine card & chocs whilst I remembered.It must be a very good year for snowdrops as I...
    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up and got Valentine card & chocs whilst I...
    Afternoon all, pleased to report I feel much better today. Slept really well without OH snuffling and sneezing beside me. He stayed home whilst I fetched the paper, some doughnuts to cheer him up...
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  3. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
    I think you end up with stronger plants by overwintering, maybe just my thinking, long time since I've grown them. Tbh.Fox gloves and wallflowers are a bit tougher IMO.
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  4. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
    The first episode is a bit depressing but stick with it. You are in for a very odd evening!
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    There was sunshine at 1 and I went down into the garden. I couldn’t resist and took out the only Geranium that I had bought and which didn’t grow. My fault, I hadn’t looked at the roots when I...
    There was sunshine at 1 and I went down into the garden. I couldn’t resist and took out the only Geranium that I had bought and which didn’t grow. My fault, I hadn’t looked at the roots when I bought it. It started raining 10 minutes later for 10 minutes, and I went Down in sunshine again. With...
    There was sunshine at 1 and I went down into the garden. I couldn’t resist and took out the only Geranium that I had bought and which didn’t grow. My fault, I hadn’t looked at the roots when I bought it. It started raining 10 minutes later for 10...
    There was sunshine at 1 and I went down into the garden. I couldn’t resist and took out the only Geranium that I had bought and which didn’t grow. My fault, I hadn’t looked at the roots when I...
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  6. pete
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    Electric cars.

    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
    That keeps the other lanes clear for us then :biggrin:.
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It’s stayed almost dry almost all day so far, plus I needed my sunglasses driving home! So lovely to have a bit of a break from the dismal.
    It’s stayed almost dry almost all day so far, plus I needed my sunglasses driving home! So lovely to have a bit of a break from the dismal.
    It’s stayed almost dry almost all day so far, plus I needed my sunglasses driving home! So lovely to have a bit of a break from the dismal.
    It’s stayed almost dry almost all day so far, plus I needed my sunglasses driving home! So lovely to have a bit of a break from the dismal.
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire

    Mysterious plant or fungus

    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
    I've seen many a slug being munched by a hedgehog, they sound surprisingly crunchy.
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  9. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! :biggrin:@shiney , looking very grand already :) Thanks for sharing the journey!
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another person.Simple! :biggrin:@shiney , looking very grand...
    In the mayor's garden of course. You can show them law that his/ her approval is not required. Then find another law granting you free passage to your property within the boundaries of another...
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  10. Andrew Funnell

    Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)

    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a larger, vigorous grass. The three have different...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow and columnar, and Miscanthus Malepartus which is a...
    A good one to try which will tolerate clay @Andrew Funnell is Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. It has a columnar form, growing to about 1.5m in flower. Others include Panicum Northwind, also narrow...
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  11. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long and it will be hard work. The rye really helps the drying out in early spring and the roots make the...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long and it will be hard work. The rye really helps the...
    Bit late for this year but if you have really claggy clay soil I'd try winter green manure, something like grazing rye, it works if you dig it in when the clay is drying slightly, wait too long...
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  12. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
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  13. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Wonderful. Sounds like our setup. :cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Bonemeal/Growmore/Chicken Pellets

    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was a cheap one from Lidls*.As they say if you like...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as could tell by the label on the rhododendron it was...
    I also passed a house near where I live and that had a nice couple of rhododendron in the border, quite close to the rose bushes, should I knock on their door and have a word? I didn’t bother as...
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  16. Neil Clements

    Has anyone planted a decorative garden only with edibles?

    cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early...
    cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early and plant them out so they flower in early summer youll get a good harvest.Ive grown amaranth and...
    cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early and plant them out so they flower in early summer...
    cardoon/artichoke seeds are unfortunately bitter, but sunflower seeds are good. i havent had luck with them though as the heads seem to rot after seed set. I think if you raise them indoors early...
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  17. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
    Proper plant talk.
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  18. Jenny namaste
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    Camellias

    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
    Magnoliaflora (baby's bum pink )Jenny namaste
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  19. JWK
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2026

    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
    My first visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Snowdrops everywhere!
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  20. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
    Tranquility.
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