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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other...
    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other countries if they had nuclear weapons, so that kind of thing would be my worry. How fa r they off they...
    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other countries if they had nuclear weapons, so that kind...
    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other...
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  2. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    Birds are attracted by red berries. Have you noticed whether any of them have been eaten? They could also be exploring the roots for worms, larvae and other food. Grow something else if this...
    Birds are attracted by red berries. Have you noticed whether any of them have been eaten? They could also be exploring the roots for worms, larvae and other food. Grow something else if this bothers you but remove the protection first and provide the culprit with some food, before replacing it.
    Birds are attracted by red berries. Have you noticed whether any of them have been eaten? They could also be exploring the roots for worms, larvae and other food. Grow something else if this bothers you but remove the protection first and provide...
    Birds are attracted by red berries. Have you noticed whether any of them have been eaten? They could also be exploring the roots for worms, larvae and other food. Grow something else if this...
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless...
    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless amounts of manure, compost and sand and planting as I go.I had to dig out old photos to compare:...
    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless amounts of manure, compost and sand and planting...
    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
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  5. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since then which is higher than normal. Boiler does both...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
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  7. shiney
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a single plant. Looks to be a 2 or 3 plants per cell hopefully, I'll divide them up and plant them half...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a single plant. Looks to be a 2 or 3 plants per cell...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a...
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  9. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Happy birthday, Having problems with this website. Since I cleared my cookies a few days ago, I don’t seem to be able to stay logged in like I used to. It’s a bit of a nuisance having to remember...
    Happy birthday, Having problems with this website. Since I cleared my cookies a few days ago, I don’t seem to be able to stay logged in like I used to. It’s a bit of a nuisance having to remember to log in each time, so I haven’t been posting or ‘liking’ as often as usual. There are a few other...
    Happy birthday, Having problems with this website. Since I cleared my cookies a few days ago, I don’t seem to be able to stay logged in like I used to. It’s a bit of a nuisance having to remember to log in each time, so I haven’t been posting or...
    Happy birthday, Having problems with this website. Since I cleared my cookies a few days ago, I don’t seem to be able to stay logged in like I used to. It’s a bit of a nuisance having to remember...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds...
    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds gathering either on the flat roofs of large buildings, which presumably are warmer than the surrounding...
    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds gathering either on the flat roofs of large buildings,...
    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds...
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  11. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
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  12. JWK
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  13. DaveyB

    Photinia red robin help

    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
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  14. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
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  15. Tidemark
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
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  16. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the battery but it's only been a year. I will say that...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
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  17. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
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  18. Logan
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  19. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
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  20. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of the flowers were amazing. A really friendly group...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
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