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  1. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your...
    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your appointment date and time. No complaints here.
    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your appointment date and time. No complaints here.
    I have to say our local hospital has been excellent over the past 6 months. Well equipped and quick to diagnose. And our GP is always ringing us up to get us in. And you can choose your...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's still drizzling, been all day.
    It's still drizzling, been all day.
    It's still drizzling, been all day.
    It's still drizzling, been all day.
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  5. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Glad to hear it's not cancer @lizzie27, but it will be good to hear what it is and more importantly what can be done for you.We went to Allexandra Palace this afternoon to see Sunny Afternoon,...
    Glad to hear it's not cancer @lizzie27, but it will be good to hear what it is and more importantly what can be done for you.We went to Allexandra Palace this afternoon to see Sunny Afternoon, now it's out of the west end. For those that don't know it's the story of the Kinks. I was never ...
    Glad to hear it's not cancer @lizzie27, but it will be good to hear what it is and more importantly what can be done for you.We went to Allexandra Palace this afternoon to see Sunny Afternoon, now it's out of the west end. For those that...
    Glad to hear it's not cancer @lizzie27, but it will be good to hear what it is and more importantly what can be done for you.We went to Allexandra Palace this afternoon to see Sunny Afternoon,...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
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  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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  8. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of...
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor arrives: scurryfunge.
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor...
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of...
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    2,127
  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his...
    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his term(s) in office. Even the supposed Ceasefires are broken by one side or another.
    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his term(s) in office. Even the supposed Ceasefires are...
    Strange how this so called Board of Peace seems to be made up of those who are/were engaged in war. I'm still waiting for a list of the 8 plus wars which Trump claims to have halted during his...
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  10. Selleri
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    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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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
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  12. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store.Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out....
    After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store.Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out.Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the...
    After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store.Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out.Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she...
    After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store.Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out....
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  13. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
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  14. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
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  15. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
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  16. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
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  17. 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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  18. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
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  19. Logan
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  20. 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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