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  1. Alan Aldred

    Plant not doing good

    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
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  2. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
    It was moderately windy on my walk so good job I wore my knitted hat as my hood kept blowing down. Quite dark and drizzly now so that’s me in for the afternoon.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I never noticed cars parked on the path until I started pushing my neighbours child in the pushchair and they are such a nuisance
    I never noticed cars parked on the path until I started pushing my neighbours child in the pushchair and they are such a nuisance
    I never noticed cars parked on the path until I started pushing my neighbours child in the pushchair and they are such a nuisance
    I never noticed cars parked on the path until I started pushing my neighbours child in the pushchair and they are such a nuisance
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  4. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
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  5. shiney
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    Like x 13

    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
    So have they started yet?
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  6. Tidemark
    Locked

    Oh, him again.

    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and...
    Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and bring up the recycling containers before they get blown all over the place. Neither of us can manage a...
    Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and bring up the recycling containers before they get...
    Quite horrid out here, rainy and very windy. No chance I am going to get the second green bin filled. I'm not going outside for longer than it takes to take the full bin down to the road, and...
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  9. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
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  10. Selleri
    Funny x 3

    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my...
    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my hands were very cold, but i wanted to do something.
    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my hands were very cold, but i wanted to do something.
    It's mainly dry today so i weeded the rhubarb patch and put a lot of old compost around them from 2 large containers that i grew the tomatoes in last year. It wasn't very warm to do it and my...
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  12. Logan
    Like x 3

    programmes to watch

    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my weight any good.
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just eaten two of them to test. Not going to do my...
    I made a batch of rock cakes in the airfryer as an experiment. They came out very well. Unfortunately it does mean I’ll probably make them more often, as I no longer have to put the oven on. Just...
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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
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  15. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
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  16. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
    Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
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  17. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork through the soil, and repeat it, until the soil...
    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork...
    You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
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  18. Fat Controller
    Like x 3

    All things automotive

    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k approx miles a year, the emission regulations are...
    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k...
    My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt :rolleyespink: I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
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  19. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away. He was obviously annoyed by the sound. Another fox...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away....
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
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