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  1. 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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  2. Logan
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The problem is that if they are to change how they work they will end up spending millions on consultants to tell them what everybody already knows. That is that there are far too many chiefs and...
    The problem is that if they are to change how they work they will end up spending millions on consultants to tell them what everybody already knows. That is that there are far too many chiefs and managers, and consequently too few people actually doing the work. Massive overpaying for goods...
    The problem is that if they are to change how they work they will end up spending millions on consultants to tell them what everybody already knows. That is that there are far too many chiefs and managers, and consequently too few people...
    The problem is that if they are to change how they work they will end up spending millions on consultants to tell them what everybody already knows. That is that there are far too many chiefs and...
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
    Wet and 'orrible. The forecast doesn't look like changing any time soon.
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  6. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep breathing tests and probably a treadmill run, that'l be fun - not!I'm glad to hear that Obelix will...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep breathing tests and probably a treadmill run,...
    Morning everybody, it's a horrible morning here, very windy again with strong gusts and heavy rain so OH has kindly offered to drive me for my hospital appointments later. Deep joy, lots of deep...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    That's a good result @simone_in_wiltshire , let's hope the lame fox will soon get the message. I'm amazed he can still jump the fence with a missing leg though.
    That's a good result @simone_in_wiltshire , let's hope the lame fox will soon get the message. I'm amazed he can still jump the fence with a missing leg though.
    That's a good result @simone_in_wiltshire , let's hope the lame fox will soon get the message. I'm amazed he can still jump the fence with a missing leg though.
    That's a good result @simone_in_wiltshire , let's hope the lame fox will soon get the message. I'm amazed he can still jump the fence with a missing leg though.
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  9. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered,...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
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  10. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
    Thank you, They are not pulled properly and should look fuller, but I just closed one quietly not to frighten Dewi ... otherwise the flash would have shone in the window.
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. JWK
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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