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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but...
    He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but still continued for about twenty years.
    He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but still continued for about twenty years.
    He didn't represent his clients but charged a small fee to edit their work before they sent it to a publisher or self published. He was retired by the time he started his editing business but...
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  2. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice and plump and I get good germination. The actual...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I was buying them. The beans I buy are all nice...
    It comes down to whether it is worth bothering, pricewise and effort.I can sell all the beans I don't eat and bothering to try and save enough has always not been worth the effort at the price I...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It is up to -7c 19f and guessers say that we will get well above freezing and get a peep at the sun too.
    It is up to -7c 19f and guessers say that we will get well above freezing and get a peep at the sun too.
    It is up to -7c 19f and guessers say that we will get well above freezing and get a peep at the sun too.
    It is up to -7c 19f and guessers say that we will get well above freezing and get a peep at the sun too.
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  4. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and hand trowel should adequate for that area...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools you'll actually need. I'd say that a border spade and...
    Congratulations on owning your first house and garden You seem to have a good idea on what to do already. Concentrating on the front garden initially will give you a good sense of what tools...
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  5. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Thank you for that suggestion. Luckily it has all been pretty much taken with the exception of a few small bags that are wanted later. This group is making little knit hats for preemies, layettes...
    Thank you for that suggestion. Luckily it has all been pretty much taken with the exception of a few small bags that are wanted later. This group is making little knit hats for preemies, layettes for bereavement babies, displaced mothers' babies and well, you get the gist. Some of the colours...
    Thank you for that suggestion. Luckily it has all been pretty much taken with the exception of a few small bags that are wanted later. This group is making little knit hats for preemies, layettes for bereavement babies, displaced mothers' babies...
    Thank you for that suggestion. Luckily it has all been pretty much taken with the exception of a few small bags that are wanted later. This group is making little knit hats for preemies, layettes...
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  6. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    Something has just come to mind:scratch:;)When the migration is complete, does that me we will all become Migrants:roflol:
    Something has just come to mind:scratch:;)When the migration is complete, does that me we will all become Migrants:roflol:
    Something has just come to mind:scratch:;)When the migration is complete, does that me we will all become Migrants:roflol:
    Something has just come to mind:scratch:;)When the migration is complete, does that me we will all become Migrants:roflol:
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  7. Plantminded
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  8. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Unfortunately @infradig I used a very robust tray that I bought to last for many years, so I'm loathe to damage it! It's stick a pencil through the drain hole to pop them out...
    Unfortunately @infradig I used a very robust tray that I bought to last for many years, so I'm loathe to damage it! It's stick a pencil through the drain hole to pop them out...
    Unfortunately @infradig I used a very robust tray that I bought to last for many years, so I'm loathe to damage it! It's stick a pencil through the drain hole to pop them out...
    Unfortunately @infradig I used a very robust tray that I bought to last for many years, so I'm loathe to damage it! It's stick a pencil through the drain hole to pop them out...
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  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. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
    Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
    Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
    Well Trump commissioned it in 2017.
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  13. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    After doing cat meds and admin I managed an hour's sewing before lunch and have suddenly developed lower back pain. No idea why so it's frustrating.Very blowy and persisting down now so I shall...
    After doing cat meds and admin I managed an hour's sewing before lunch and have suddenly developed lower back pain. No idea why so it's frustrating.Very blowy and persisting down now so I shall have to rug up to go and see the chooks. OH tells me my new deep red hellebore has mildew so I...
    After doing cat meds and admin I managed an hour's sewing before lunch and have suddenly developed lower back pain. No idea why so it's frustrating.Very blowy and persisting down now so I shall have to rug up to go and see the chooks. OH...
    After doing cat meds and admin I managed an hour's sewing before lunch and have suddenly developed lower back pain. No idea why so it's frustrating.Very blowy and persisting down now so I shall...
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  14. 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.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I spent a couple of hours scraping up moss from the driveway (still lots to go yet) and filled a green waste wheelie bin with it. Then had to empty some of it out as it was too heavy to move. ...
    I spent a couple of hours scraping up moss from the driveway (still lots to go yet) and filled a green waste wheelie bin with it. Then had to empty some of it out as it was too heavy to move. Fortunately we have more bins.I also added more sand and gravel to the propagator and then loaded...
    I spent a couple of hours scraping up moss from the driveway (still lots to go yet) and filled a green waste wheelie bin with it. Then had to empty some of it out as it was too heavy to move. Fortunately we have more bins.I also added more...
    I spent a couple of hours scraping up moss from the driveway (still lots to go yet) and filled a green waste wheelie bin with it. Then had to empty some of it out as it was too heavy to move. ...
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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