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  1. JWK
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Just no sense, @lizzie27 :biggrin:
    Just no sense, @lizzie27 :biggrin:
    Just no sense, @lizzie27 :biggrin:
    Just no sense, @lizzie27 :biggrin:
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
    I've just coughed up my tax, the country now can continue to run for a while :biggrin:or my be it may be enough for rachel reeves to spash out her expences
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  4. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky...
    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky to have the best ever IT support on site, he was so good that it became a saying "oh don't worry, I...
    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky to have the best ever IT support on site, he was...
    I've told this before but for Calvin's credit, I'll tell it again :biggrin:I had a laptop trade up at work, that dreaded event that throws everything into a fan for weeks and weeks.Now, we were lucky...
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  5. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her...
    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her lunch on the bench in The Courtyard at noon then disappeared. She has just been found on the lounge...
    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her lunch on the bench in The Courtyard at noon then...
    It has been overcast all day but did get to 14.2c. However, did not get the rain hourly as forecast. It has started drizzling now and temp 12.8c.We did have a worry today as Munchkin ate her...
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  7. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
    Dead as a Dodo.
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  8. Simon Peake

    Acanthus pruning

    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root in the soil.
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root...
    Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the...
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  9. 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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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Here’s something to cheer you all up.
    Here’s something to cheer you all up.
    Here’s something to cheer you all up.
    Here’s something to cheer you all up.
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the...
    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the growing on the surface thing, just wondering where I will get the mulch from though, I might get...
    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the growing on the surface thing, just wondering where...
    I didn't get on very well growing tatties in bags, so now I grow in my raised beds, my Anya, Java and Roosters have literally just arrived in the post(well DHL to be precise). I intend to try the...
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
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  15. 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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  16. Logan
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  17. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Did a little weeding and clearing sycamore leaves off plants. Noticed some perennials showing growth - monarda, candelabra primulas, even a salvia were making some progress. Hooray!
    Did a little weeding and clearing sycamore leaves off plants. Noticed some perennials showing growth - monarda, candelabra primulas, even a salvia were making some progress. Hooray!
    Did a little weeding and clearing sycamore leaves off plants. Noticed some perennials showing growth - monarda, candelabra primulas, even a salvia were making some progress. Hooray!
    Did a little weeding and clearing sycamore leaves off plants. Noticed some perennials showing growth - monarda, candelabra primulas, even a salvia were making some progress. Hooray!
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  18. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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  19. 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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  20. 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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