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Latest moan from you and me 2026
As an oil user - no mains gas - the increase in costs will never remotely be covered by the govt. but that shouldn't surprise anyone. However, from what I can gather at the moment, the local...
As an oil user - no mains gas - the increase in costs will never remotely be covered by the govt. but that shouldn't surprise anyone. However, from what I can gather at the moment, the local councils are the ones who hand it out - £35 but only to those oil users who already receive benefits.
As an oil user - no mains gas - the increase in costs will never remotely be covered by the govt. but that shouldn't surprise anyone. However, from what I can gather at the moment, the local councils are the ones who hand it out - £35 but only...
As an oil user - no mains gas - the increase in costs will never remotely be covered by the govt. but that shouldn't surprise anyone. However, from what I can gather at the moment, the local...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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Philippa
Mar 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Whaaattt?
@Bluejayway the girls grammar school thought both were important but it had a headmistress and lots of women teachers who understood the need to know about domestic stuff for most women. Lymm...
@Bluejayway the girls grammar school thought both were important but it had a headmistress and lots of women teachers who understood the need to know about domestic stuff for most women. Lymm Grammar's headteacher then was ex Manchester Grammar who thought the practcial and technical side of...
@Bluejayway the girls grammar school thought both were important but it had a headmistress and lots of women teachers who understood the need to know about domestic stuff for most women. Lymm Grammar's headteacher then was ex Manchester Grammar...
@Bluejayway the girls grammar school thought both were important but it had a headmistress and lots of women teachers who understood the need to know about domestic stuff for most women. Lymm...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 392 393 394
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 20, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I also enjoyed last week's episode, particularly seeing Adam's new garden and his plans for development which will make very interesting viewing.
I also enjoyed last week's episode, particularly seeing Adam's new garden and his plans for development which will make very interesting viewing.
I also enjoyed last week's episode, particularly seeing Adam's new garden and his plans for development which will make very interesting viewing.
I also enjoyed last week's episode, particularly seeing Adam's new garden and his plans for development which will make very interesting viewing.
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Plantminded
Mar 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What should I try and get for them?
Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
Well done @hailbopp - your charity must be very proud of you. Good luck with the remaining pots.
hailbopp, Mar 8, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Philippa
Mar 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 122 123 124
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Jenny namaste
Mar 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Is it just me?
@Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes...
@Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes T and E rather well Alledgedly of course
@Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes T and E rather well Alledgedly of course
@Tidemark Your "suggestion" of Morecambe and Wise for the dancing statues is excellent. Very apt in fact as one of their TV shows pictured M and W in bed together. "in bed together" describes...
Tidemark, Nov 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Philippa
Mar 20, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
@NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did...
@NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did do very well. But then the dry spells last year we think didn't do much for them as we now have...
@NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did do very well. But then the dry spells last year...
@NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did...
shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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On the Levels
Mar 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like...
As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like going to SM but also use delivery services when I want to buy bigger, heavier items like Cricket's...
As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like going to SM but also use delivery services when I...
As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 79 80 81
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Ladybird4
Mar 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Things seem early to me this year. Broad beans are pretty hardy and once hardened off should be fine.
Things seem early to me this year. Broad beans are pretty hardy and once hardened off should be fine.
Things seem early to me this year. Broad beans are pretty hardy and once hardened off should be fine.
Things seem early to me this year. Broad beans are pretty hardy and once hardened off should be fine.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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pete
Mar 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ladybugs
Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
Only spotted 3 ladybirds so far this year - didn't even have that many last year either.
Meomye, Mar 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Mar 20, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Californian poppies
Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
AnniD, Mar 19, 2026 at 11:55 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Phal Orchid help needed
Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also removed.The base and roots immersed in 1g/L copper sulphate...
Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also...
Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
Fof, Mar 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM, Tropical Gardening
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Fof
Mar 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM
YouTube mega thread
Puppy and her Kitten
Puppy and her Kitten
Puppy and her Kitten
Puppy and her Kitten
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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Logan
Mar 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Potato Growing 2026
Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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2,047
NigelJ
Mar 20, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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Onion growing 2026
For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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burnie
Mar 20, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Loropetalum Chinese
I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....
I just got this on my Gardening in Portugal thread on Facebook It is over 2 meters tall ....

Victoria, Mar 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM, Other Plants
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Victoria
Mar 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Chillies 2026
These plugs arrived a few days ago, very healthy. The other cells will get tomatoes
These plugs arrived a few days ago, very healthy. The other cells will get tomatoes
These plugs arrived a few days ago, very healthy. The other cells will get tomatoes
These plugs arrived a few days ago, very healthy. The other cells will get tomatoes

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Hanglow
Mar 20, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few

eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 6 7 8
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Hanglow
Mar 20, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 25 26 27
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Ladybird4
Mar 20, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3 4
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2,283
strongylodon
Mar 19, 2026 at 8:18 PM

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