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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    David Lammy says Trump rowed back on using force or tariffs over Greenland because the UK and Europe expressed concern.That level of delusion is quite astonishing. :doh:
    David Lammy says Trump rowed back on using force or tariffs over Greenland because the UK and Europe expressed concern.That level of delusion is quite astonishing. :doh:
    David Lammy says Trump rowed back on using force or tariffs over Greenland because the UK and Europe expressed concern.That level of delusion is quite astonishing. :doh:
    David Lammy says Trump rowed back on using force or tariffs over Greenland because the UK and Europe expressed concern.That level of delusion is quite astonishing. :doh:
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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Just another week to go and it’s over. February is generally known for being very warm, sunny and just perfect t-shirt weather :biggrin:Just went into the garden and it’s cold. I need to wrap myself...
    Just another week to go and it’s over. February is generally known for being very warm, sunny and just perfect t-shirt weather :biggrin:Just went into the garden and it’s cold. I need to wrap myself properly when I have my walk.
    Just another week to go and it’s over. February is generally known for being very warm, sunny and just perfect t-shirt weather :biggrin:Just went into the garden and it’s cold. I need to wrap myself properly when I have my walk.
    Just another week to go and it’s over. February is generally known for being very warm, sunny and just perfect t-shirt weather :biggrin:Just went into the garden and it’s cold. I need to wrap myself...
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  4. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva"...
    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva" This was bought 1st March last year in flower. It's supposed to be pale yellow if the weather improves...
    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva" This was bought 1st March last year in flower. It's...
    Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold"Galanthus nivalisGalanthus elwesii monostictusGalanthus hybrid "Moortown Mighty"CalendulaHelleborus argutifoliusHelleborus hybrid "Vic Maeva"...
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  5. 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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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Yes we stopped feeding a while ago. Our reasons were mostly rats and other vermin(the grey ones with bushy tails) just becoming too problematic. I think it depends on circumstances and what other...
    Yes we stopped feeding a while ago. Our reasons were mostly rats and other vermin(the grey ones with bushy tails) just becoming too problematic. I think it depends on circumstances and what other wildlife you have around. We don't get the woodpeckers so often, but they sill come to...
    Yes we stopped feeding a while ago. Our reasons were mostly rats and other vermin(the grey ones with bushy tails) just becoming too problematic. I think it depends on circumstances and what other wildlife you have around. We don't get the...
    Yes we stopped feeding a while ago. Our reasons were mostly rats and other vermin(the grey ones with bushy tails) just becoming too problematic. I think it depends on circumstances and what other...
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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  9. BB3
    Funny x 8

    What an eejit!

    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and...
    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and I was volunteered for the job. When I got there her neighbour had heard about it and wanted to do it...
    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and I was volunteered for the job. When I got there...
    Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Logan
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  19. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
    @Allotment Boy hope that you feel better soon.
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  20. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
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