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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees suffering 'die back'. We all got notes pushed through...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
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  2. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull up a bit more and have found slab having in bits too! So who know what else is under there. The...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull up a bit more and have found slab having in bits...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull...
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  3. Logan
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
    Slowcoach! Mine is 6.3 - but upload registers as zero :scratch:
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  6. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils, tulips mostly not out yet.I've got a few crown...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils,...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
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  7. dogsbody

    Taties

    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
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  8. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
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  9. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as...
    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as @pete says, the laptop receiving contacts could be iffy, so by using a Usb connected reader (they're...
    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as @pete says, the laptop receiving contacts could be...
    Sometimes the contacts on the SD card get greasy. I have some electrical contact spray cleaner, but if you don't, a gentle rub with a soft pencil rubber can clean the contacts enough. Also, as...
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  10. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together...
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together so i could move one of them.
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together so i could move one of them.
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together...
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful...
    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful destruction of democracy in Iran: Mohammad Mosaddegh - Wikipedia
    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful destruction of democracy in Iran: Mohammad...
    Of course you could say the same, quite accurately about the USA, the only difference being that the USA already has a nuclear arsenal....and we are wise to remember the UK's (and USA) shameful...
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  13. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
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  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
    Paddy's struggling down the road with a wardrobe.A friend says,"Hey Paddy, why don't ya get Mick to help?"Paddy says,"He's inside, carrying the clothes."
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  15. LilyTL
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    Hello from France

    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
    Which bit of France @LilyTL ? There are a few of us here and all with different weather and soils.
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  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
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  18. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
    £5!!! Is that the price for a whole urn full of it? You wouldn't get me paying £5 for a coffee :nonofinger:
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  19. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if human can cope with it. Since then, I find him...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always happened, and earth continued, but question is if...
    Agree, @AnniD . I believe it started that year when the energy prices were so high, first episode, it was very important to him to stress that we shouldn't get him wrong, climate change has always...
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  20. LilyTL

    Getting rid of Wisteria

    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
    I used SBK stump killer on mine last winter, no sign of any regrowth so far this year.I think you should only use it in winter though.
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