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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all.Back from the granddaughters - their car has died, hopefully not permanently, but it meant we did a lot of walking - particularly our daughter, who had to walk to the village, taking...
    Hello all.Back from the granddaughters - their car has died, hopefully not permanently, but it meant we did a lot of walking - particularly our daughter, who had to walk to the village, taking an enormous trolley full of equipment for the class she was taking yesterday morning, teaching adults...
    Hello all.Back from the granddaughters - their car has died, hopefully not permanently, but it meant we did a lot of walking - particularly our daughter, who had to walk to the village, taking an enormous trolley full of equipment for the class...
    Hello all.Back from the granddaughters - their car has died, hopefully not permanently, but it meant we did a lot of walking - particularly our daughter, who had to walk to the village, taking...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
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  3. BB3

    Variegated lavender pruning

    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
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  4. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Before the yet again down pour we moved the compost from our bins into the polytunnel in readiness for the next harvest (hopefully). Removed the cloche from the broad bean plants and they do look...
    Before the yet again down pour we moved the compost from our bins into the polytunnel in readiness for the next harvest (hopefully). Removed the cloche from the broad bean plants and they do look good. Again hopefully the pigeons will leave them alone. Harvested some of the beetroot. Some for us...
    Before the yet again down pour we moved the compost from our bins into the polytunnel in readiness for the next harvest (hopefully). Removed the cloche from the broad bean plants and they do look good. Again hopefully the pigeons will leave them...
    Before the yet again down pour we moved the compost from our bins into the polytunnel in readiness for the next harvest (hopefully). Removed the cloche from the broad bean plants and they do look...
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  6. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Although the forecast said 100% chance of rain all day they must have meant another day :heehee:. Not a drop!
    Although the forecast said 100% chance of rain all day they must have meant another day :heehee:. Not a drop!
    Although the forecast said 100% chance of rain all day they must have meant another day :heehee:. Not a drop!
    Although the forecast said 100% chance of rain all day they must have meant another day :heehee:. Not a drop!
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  8. katecat58
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    Sarah Raven discount

    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
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  9. Palustris

    He's boasting again!

    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
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  10. Phil Clark

    Mature Thyme

    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and this is a creeping one that the bees love.
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and...
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
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  11. BB3

    WORDS

    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
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  13. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we shall see. Have been very lucky with planting so far.
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
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  14. latimer

    Olive trees in pots leaning

    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new home. Let’s see.
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new...
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
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  15. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
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  16. Logan
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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We used to get kicked out of the school hall on election days and they also used the church hall near my house. On mt current estate they use a community cafe.
    We used to get kicked out of the school hall on election days and they also used the church hall near my house. On mt current estate they use a community cafe.
    We used to get kicked out of the school hall on election days and they also used the church hall near my house. On mt current estate they use a community cafe.
    We used to get kicked out of the school hall on election days and they also used the church hall near my house. On mt current estate they use a community cafe.
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  18. JWK
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  19. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
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  20. Lisa Smith

    Phoenix Counselling

    Phoenix Counselling provides expert, confidential support to individuals, couples, and families. Understanding the importance of mental health is paramount, and our team of qualified therapists is...
    Phoenix Counselling provides expert, confidential support to individuals, couples, and families. Understanding the importance of mental health is paramount, and our team of qualified therapists is dedicated to empowering you to maintain your emotional well-being through professional counselling...
    Phoenix Counselling provides expert, confidential support to individuals, couples, and families. Understanding the importance of mental health is paramount, and our team of qualified therapists is dedicated to empowering you to maintain your...
    Phoenix Counselling provides expert, confidential support to individuals, couples, and families. Understanding the importance of mental health is paramount, and our team of qualified therapists is...
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