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  1. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Sounds as though you will have an enjoyable day.We are going to the church coffee morning. There will be lots of cake so I'm not having breakfast.I'm...
    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Sounds as though you will have an enjoyable day.We are going to the church coffee morning. There will be lots of cake so I'm not having breakfast.I'm planning on a rest, @lizzie27, before doing anything in the garden. I haven't even walked around it yet but...
    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Sounds as though you will have an enjoyable day.We are going to the church coffee morning. There will be lots of cake so I'm not having breakfast.I'm planning on a rest, @lizzie27, before doing anything in...
    Good morning all.Happy Birthday Sounds as though you will have an enjoyable day.We are going to the church coffee morning. There will be lots of cake so I'm not having breakfast.I'm...
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  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    The base is for ever changing and it depends on when you take your base figures from. The percentage mandate is that 33% of all new car registrations must be fully electric, so with a growing...
    The base is for ever changing and it depends on when you take your base figures from. The percentage mandate is that 33% of all new car registrations must be fully electric, so with a growing market as February 2026 seen the highest number of new registrations since 2004 the sales of BEV is...
    The base is for ever changing and it depends on when you take your base figures from. The percentage mandate is that 33% of all new car registrations must be fully electric, so with a growing market as February 2026 seen the highest number of new...
    The base is for ever changing and it depends on when you take your base figures from. The percentage mandate is that 33% of all new car registrations must be fully electric, so with a growing...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    A squirrel visited my bird feeder this morning and blatantly stole a suet log. I knew they disappeared occasionally but I thought it was the magpies. I don't mind too much; I only ever see one...
    A squirrel visited my bird feeder this morning and blatantly stole a suet log. I knew they disappeared occasionally but I thought it was the magpies. I don't mind too much; I only ever see one squirrel and he doesn't seem to eat that much. What is more worrying is that for the past 6 weeks or so...
    A squirrel visited my bird feeder this morning and blatantly stole a suet log. I knew they disappeared occasionally but I thought it was the magpies. I don't mind too much; I only ever see one squirrel and he doesn't seem to eat that much. What...
    A squirrel visited my bird feeder this morning and blatantly stole a suet log. I knew they disappeared occasionally but I thought it was the magpies. I don't mind too much; I only ever see one...
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  4. DaveyB

    Photinia red robin help

    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall....
    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall. Someone up the road has a trimmed hedge made out of Red Robins and it's doing very well. We did find...
    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall. Someone up the road has a trimmed hedge made out of...
    I have always found that the Red Robins are always dropping their leaves. And they get spots. We only had shrub ones, but have moved to other types of Photinias now, because of the leaf fall....
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Our daughter has had to stop using their local corner shop for emergency pints of milk. Too often, the milk would go off before it’s sell by date. Same shop that also had items on the shelves past...
    Our daughter has had to stop using their local corner shop for emergency pints of milk. Too often, the milk would go off before it’s sell by date. Same shop that also had items on the shelves past their sell by date. Sloppy care, probably should be closed down. It’s annoying though that what...
    Our daughter has had to stop using their local corner shop for emergency pints of milk. Too often, the milk would go off before it’s sell by date. Same shop that also had items on the shelves past their sell by date. Sloppy care, probably should...
    Our daughter has had to stop using their local corner shop for emergency pints of milk. Too often, the milk would go off before it’s sell by date. Same shop that also had items on the shelves past...
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  6. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I grew Purple Majesty last year, they're great. Roasted they keep the colour really well. Yield was decent too, not far off Charlotte.
    I grew Purple Majesty last year, they're great. Roasted they keep the colour really well. Yield was decent too, not far off Charlotte.
    I grew Purple Majesty last year, they're great. Roasted they keep the colour really well. Yield was decent too, not far off Charlotte.
    I grew Purple Majesty last year, they're great. Roasted they keep the colour really well. Yield was decent too, not far off Charlotte.
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Heavy cloud, but dry all day. 9c.Our council has written to us about having solar panels. Don't think we'll bother.
    Heavy cloud, but dry all day. 9c.Our council has written to us about having solar panels. Don't think we'll bother.
    Heavy cloud, but dry all day. 9c.Our council has written to us about having solar panels. Don't think we'll bother.
    Heavy cloud, but dry all day. 9c.Our council has written to us about having solar panels. Don't think we'll bother.
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  8. Tidemark
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
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  9. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the battery but it's only been a year. I will say that...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
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  10. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Epimedium This chaenomeles has been producing a few flowers for months, but now it's doing it properly! At the back is a branch that has sported to a coral pink. Not sure whether to try to...
    Epimedium This chaenomeles has been producing a few flowers for months, but now it's doing it properly! At the back is a branch that has sported to a coral pink. Not sure whether to try to propagate it.
    Epimedium This chaenomeles has been producing a few flowers for months, but now it's doing it properly! At the back is a branch that has sported to a coral pink. Not sure whether to try to propagate it.
    Epimedium This chaenomeles has been producing a few flowers for months, but now it's doing it properly! At the back is a branch that has sported to a coral pink. Not sure whether to try to...
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Baalmaiden That's odd about the dieramas. Mine have stayed green all winter. I hope nothing has happened to yours.
    @Baalmaiden That's odd about the dieramas. Mine have stayed green all winter. I hope nothing has happened to yours.
    @Baalmaiden That's odd about the dieramas. Mine have stayed green all winter. I hope nothing has happened to yours.
    @Baalmaiden That's odd about the dieramas. Mine have stayed green all winter. I hope nothing has happened to yours.
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  12. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
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  13. JWK
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  14. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    It's nice to have a test pilot in house :)
    It's nice to have a test pilot in house :)
    It's nice to have a test pilot in house :)
    It's nice to have a test pilot in house :)
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  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Yes general plant health, so good. Probably won't improve the flowering this year though.
    Yes general plant health, so good. Probably won't improve the flowering this year though.
    Yes general plant health, so good. Probably won't improve the flowering this year though.
    Yes general plant health, so good. Probably won't improve the flowering this year though.
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
    The details anyone can get from a direct debit are exactly the same as a cheque - account number, account name, sort code and bank name and address.
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  17. Logan
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  18. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
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  19. Busy-Lizzie
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  20. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a distance as you work.The Spear and Jackson model...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
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