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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes we all know that, the problem is he doesn't realise he spouting codswallop.
    Yes we all know that, the problem is he doesn't realise he spouting codswallop.
    Yes we all know that, the problem is he doesn't realise he spouting codswallop.
    Yes we all know that, the problem is he doesn't realise he spouting codswallop.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Can anybody identify this weed for me please?It's growing rapidly mostly in the form of small green rosettes in the bottom of our lawn which is the dampest and mossiest area. It's quite a common...
    Can anybody identify this weed for me please?It's growing rapidly mostly in the form of small green rosettes in the bottom of our lawn which is the dampest and mossiest area. It's quite a common weed I think which has grown before here (clay soil in Somerset) but not to this extent. Not sure...
    Can anybody identify this weed for me please?It's growing rapidly mostly in the form of small green rosettes in the bottom of our lawn which is the dampest and mossiest area. It's quite a common weed I think which has grown before here (clay...
    Can anybody identify this weed for me please?It's growing rapidly mostly in the form of small green rosettes in the bottom of our lawn which is the dampest and mossiest area. It's quite a common...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    For all who are wondering why there was sunshine and no storm, much to the desperation of the weather forecasters, nature doesn’t do what they want and doesn’t care about their weater models. The...
    For all who are wondering why there was sunshine and no storm, much to the desperation of the weather forecasters, nature doesn’t do what they want and doesn’t care about their weater models. The storm decided spontaneously to change direction and is heading towards Iceland scratching Cornwall...
    For all who are wondering why there was sunshine and no storm, much to the desperation of the weather forecasters, nature doesn’t do what they want and doesn’t care about their weater models. The storm decided spontaneously to change direction...
    For all who are wondering why there was sunshine and no storm, much to the desperation of the weather forecasters, nature doesn’t do what they want and doesn’t care about their weater models. The...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was a strange afternoon here, thunder (hail where T'other Half was for lunch 20 minutes from here),raining now and 10c.
    It was a strange afternoon here, thunder (hail where T'other Half was for lunch 20 minutes from here),raining now and 10c.
    It was a strange afternoon here, thunder (hail where T'other Half was for lunch 20 minutes from here),raining now and 10c.
    It was a strange afternoon here, thunder (hail where T'other Half was for lunch 20 minutes from here),raining now and 10c.
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  5. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
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  6. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical guide covering the most common errors people make with...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Logan
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @Philippa I'm also certain that's why A&E is so busy. I was talking to a friend about the problems my niece has had trying to see a doctor. She said that if she couldn't get an appoinment...
    @Philippa I'm also certain that's why A&E is so busy. I was talking to a friend about the problems my niece has had trying to see a doctor. She said that if she couldn't get an appoinment quickly, she would go to A&E irrespective of the problem. I certainly don't agree with that attitude but...
    @Philippa I'm also certain that's why A&E is so busy. I was talking to a friend about the problems my niece has had trying to see a doctor. She said that if she couldn't get an appoinment quickly, she would go to A&E irrespective of the...
    @Philippa I'm also certain that's why A&E is so busy. I was talking to a friend about the problems my niece has had trying to see a doctor. She said that if she couldn't get an appoinment...
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  10. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Plenty of kelp about at the moment, all over the harbours and sea fronts, pity I don't have a tow bar on my new car, I could have got trailer loads of it and grown with the "lazy bed" system used...
    Plenty of kelp about at the moment, all over the harbours and sea fronts, pity I don't have a tow bar on my new car, I could have got trailer loads of it and grown with the "lazy bed" system used on the Hebridean Islands.
    Plenty of kelp about at the moment, all over the harbours and sea fronts, pity I don't have a tow bar on my new car, I could have got trailer loads of it and grown with the "lazy bed" system used on the Hebridean Islands.
    Plenty of kelp about at the moment, all over the harbours and sea fronts, pity I don't have a tow bar on my new car, I could have got trailer loads of it and grown with the "lazy bed" system used...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    What happens if you dont use the internet, surely there must be other ways?
    What happens if you dont use the internet, surely there must be other ways?
    What happens if you dont use the internet, surely there must be other ways?
    What happens if you dont use the internet, surely there must be other ways?
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  19. 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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  20. 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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