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  1. JWK
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  2. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are millions of over 70s required to do regular updates.
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be simpler. :doh: It is such a basic thing and there are...
    @Tidemark, when I last did mine, I didn't need an appt, but had to go in within certain hrs as only one member of staff was trained to do it, and she worked part time.Honestly, it should be...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
    A bright sunny day. I walked up the road with sunglasses on.Shame it has to get dark so early still.Chilly tonight with freezing fog maybe. I like a bit of fog.
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime version. The night time tablets didn’t have the caffeine. I did try to find some phenylephrine to...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime version. The night time tablets didn’t have the...
    I find Olbas Oil great when I get bouts of sinusitis. For my recent cold, I was using a supermarket version of cold and flu relief, with paracetamol and phenylephrine, plus caffeine in the daytime...
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  5. Plantminded

    Buying Trees Online

    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need...
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need more attention, but I like a challenge :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need more attention, but I like a challenge :biggrin:.
    You’re right @Adam I. I have bought young trees in the past but have decided on a half standard two year old plant this time as I’m less patient than when I moved here 12 years ago. It will need...
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  6. Logan
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
    Just looking at a weather app and adverts for a free online ADHD test. Hardly makes you wonder why the epidemic is getting out of hand.:roflol:
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  8. Bb135

    Honeysuckle identification….

    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth. Again pruning after flowering is best unless it's...
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering types that form flowers on the previous years growth....
    The first one, will flower early in the year. They are spring flowering for me. You would generally prune if needed after they have flowered.The second looks like one of the later flowering...
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  9. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
    The title track from a stunning album I just can't stop listening to.
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  10. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing plants that don't fit the type then the variety gradually wanders away until as in the case of...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing plants that don't fit the type then the variety...
    Nobody "bred" the flavour out of Gardeners Delight, all open pollinated varieties wander a bit, it takes an effort to keep them "true" to type. If the grower doesn't put the effort into removing...
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  11. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks better on neutral to acid conditions. Mine are...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
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  12. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk items. Looking forward to get my orders.
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And delivery itself looks to be not that quick for bulk...
    I bought a bag of clover and 2 bags of pure peat online in the end. It's delivery that adds up on a price. It would've been so much easier to pop in GC, would get more for the same price. And...
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  13. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
    It looks to be a fairly prostrate form Mound forming at least.
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  14. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
    Yes every plant is in Ness except the Daphne. It looked great and felt almost like Spring today. Interestingly there were signs that Callistemon pallidus has flowered in the last week.
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
    Cut back some of the brambles that are slowly taking over around the side of the house, managed to pull some of the roots up, but will have to dig the rest out.
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP to phone DWP. It was amazing just how quickly...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were having problems with claims was to get their MP...
    The only useful purpose I ever knew local MPs to have was helping constituents who were being mucked about by DWP. I worked for DWP for a few years and the standard advice we gave people who were...
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  17. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
    Crikey, it looks ENORMOUS now it is up but still empty. :wow:I like the idea of a greenhouse warming party, @Selleri ! :dbgrtmb::ccheers:
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  18. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
    Thank you @Selleri, I never seem to get any ads so I don't know why they contacted me, but never mind, it doesn't seem important now.
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  19. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had some of my loyal regulars come to buy! This is the...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying vitals altho wine has been opened when I have had...
    Thanks Shiney, you will be well aware just how much effort is involved with running plant sales. Yours looked amazing especially with doing teas and entertainment. I draw the line at supplying...
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  20. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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