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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.A mixed bag of weather today but I did my walk, GP visit, then into town for a mooch in charity shops. I found a striped jumper which looks hardly worn and a short-sleeved woolly...
    Afternoon all.A mixed bag of weather today but I did my walk, GP visit, then into town for a mooch in charity shops. I found a striped jumper which looks hardly worn and a short-sleeved woolly cardi which crosses over at the neck to fasten - a ‘White Stuff’ one. I also treated myself to a...
    Afternoon all.A mixed bag of weather today but I did my walk, GP visit, then into town for a mooch in charity shops. I found a striped jumper which looks hardly worn and a short-sleeved woolly cardi which crosses over at the neck to fasten -...
    Afternoon all.A mixed bag of weather today but I did my walk, GP visit, then into town for a mooch in charity shops. I found a striped jumper which looks hardly worn and a short-sleeved woolly...
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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My father's pet hate was the one favoured by politicians. " At this moment in time" ... NOW one word instead of five.!
    My father's pet hate was the one favoured by politicians. " At this moment in time" ... NOW one word instead of five.!
    My father's pet hate was the one favoured by politicians. " At this moment in time" ... NOW one word instead of five.!
    My father's pet hate was the one favoured by politicians. " At this moment in time" ... NOW one word instead of five.!
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps in and more.@Robert Bowen :biggrin: I named one of my golden retrievers Logan way before having...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps in and more.@Robert Bowen :biggrin: I named one of my...
    @lizzie27 glad that got something done yesterday. Couldn't do much today, had to wash my hair and one of the boys has a tummy upset so i was taking him out a lot, at least i got all of my steps...
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  7. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    It would be good if Slartibartfast could teach us how to make fjords in our ponds and the bandersnatch is OK as long as it isn't frumious.When the migration is finally finished it will be a...
    It would be good if Slartibartfast could teach us how to make fjords in our ponds and the bandersnatch is OK as long as it isn't frumious.When the migration is finally finished it will be a frabjous day. :dbgrtmb:
    It would be good if Slartibartfast could teach us how to make fjords in our ponds and the bandersnatch is OK as long as it isn't frumious.When the migration is finally finished it will be a frabjous day. :dbgrtmb:
    It would be good if Slartibartfast could teach us how to make fjords in our ponds and the bandersnatch is OK as long as it isn't frumious.When the migration is finally finished it will be a...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Light drizzle this morning, then dry with some sun for a bit, and now raining steadily. Mild but humid.
    Light drizzle this morning, then dry with some sun for a bit, and now raining steadily. Mild but humid.
    Light drizzle this morning, then dry with some sun for a bit, and now raining steadily. Mild but humid.
    Light drizzle this morning, then dry with some sun for a bit, and now raining steadily. Mild but humid.
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Wildflowers can be tricky to establish because they like poor soil. They can do ok for a year or two but then fail. I would definitely give it a go but have a look at which specific mix you want....
    Wildflowers can be tricky to establish because they like poor soil. They can do ok for a year or two but then fail. I would definitely give it a go but have a look at which specific mix you want. Some are marketed as wildflowers but have species that aren't native to our shores. In reality if...
    Wildflowers can be tricky to establish because they like poor soil. They can do ok for a year or two but then fail. I would definitely give it a go but have a look at which specific mix you want. Some are marketed as wildflowers but have species...
    Wildflowers can be tricky to establish because they like poor soil. They can do ok for a year or two but then fail. I would definitely give it a go but have a look at which specific mix you want....
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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?

    That's been signalled for a while @KT53 and is still a threat Trump’s Coming Confrontation with the Courts Over the Elections but Trumpy cohorts have another dastardly plan too, the SAVE act...
    That's been signalled for a while @KT53 and is still a threat Trump’s Coming Confrontation with the Courts Over the Elections but Trumpy cohorts have another dastardly plan too, the SAVE act which will deprive many women and others of the right to vote if they can't produce a passport or birth...
    That's been signalled for a while @KT53 and is still a threat Trump’s Coming Confrontation with the Courts Over the Elections but Trumpy cohorts have another dastardly plan too, the SAVE act which will deprive many women and others of the right...
    That's been signalled for a while @KT53 and is still a threat Trump’s Coming Confrontation with the Courts Over the Elections but Trumpy cohorts have another dastardly plan too, the SAVE act...
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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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