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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I’m not keen on using anything that calls itself an App, so I stubbornly use the websites instead. I’m registered with one at the GP surgery, called SystmOnline, presumably by someone who couldn’t...
    I’m not keen on using anything that calls itself an App, so I stubbornly use the websites instead. I’m registered with one at the GP surgery, called SystmOnline, presumably by someone who couldn’t spell. There are notices at the top of the page inviting me to use the Airmid App, so they must be...
    I’m not keen on using anything that calls itself an App, so I stubbornly use the websites instead. I’m registered with one at the GP surgery, called SystmOnline, presumably by someone who couldn’t spell. There are notices at the top of the page...
    I’m not keen on using anything that calls itself an App, so I stubbornly use the websites instead. I’m registered with one at the GP surgery, called SystmOnline, presumably by someone who couldn’t...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
    Oh, I don't know, I heard some of them were screwed... ;)
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Commiserations to @Badly_Maintained for your mum, and for you too - more disrupted sleep. Hope she is better very soon, and that you steer clear of the problem.Happy...
    Afternoon all.Commiserations to @Badly_Maintained for your mum, and for you too - more disrupted sleep. Hope she is better very soon, and that you steer clear of the problem.Happy Unbirthday, @Allotment Boy ! Did you find anything tempting at the garden centre?I've had an interesting...
    Afternoon all.Commiserations to @Badly_Maintained for your mum, and for you too - more disrupted sleep. Hope she is better very soon, and that you steer clear of the problem.Happy Unbirthday, @Allotment Boy ! Did you find anything...
    Afternoon all.Commiserations to @Badly_Maintained for your mum, and for you too - more disrupted sleep. Hope she is better very soon, and that you steer clear of the problem.Happy...
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  4. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Night time visits to the wood have been fairly quiet over the cold, frosty and stormy weather, but last night had some visitors. Increasingly, both mice are seen out of their burrow together,...
    Night time visits to the wood have been fairly quiet over the cold, frosty and stormy weather, but last night had some visitors. Increasingly, both mice are seen out of their burrow together, where until recently, I only saw one at a time. The seed that they don't take and is still there by...
    Night time visits to the wood have been fairly quiet over the cold, frosty and stormy weather, but last night had some visitors. Increasingly, both mice are seen out of their burrow together, where until recently, I only saw one at a time. The...
    Night time visits to the wood have been fairly quiet over the cold, frosty and stormy weather, but last night had some visitors. Increasingly, both mice are seen out of their burrow together,...
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    It's Friday.Best day in the week if you have to earn your living with a Monday to Friday job.
    It's Friday.Best day in the week if you have to earn your living with a Monday to Friday job.
    It's Friday.Best day in the week if you have to earn your living with a Monday to Friday job.
    It's Friday.Best day in the week if you have to earn your living with a Monday to Friday job.
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  6. Dorset-Tim

    What to do with Droopy Cactus

    Most cacti fit that description so could you upload a photo please, also showing the part that droops. Many cacti also have a naturally pendulous habit so a photo is what we need.
    Most cacti fit that description so could you upload a photo please, also showing the part that droops. Many cacti also have a naturally pendulous habit so a photo is what we need.
    Most cacti fit that description so could you upload a photo please, also showing the part that droops. Many cacti also have a naturally pendulous habit so a photo is what we need.
    Most cacti fit that description so could you upload a photo please, also showing the part that droops. Many cacti also have a naturally pendulous habit so a photo is what we need.
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It was a nice morning, mild with some sunshine so I spent 2 hours weeding the Donkey Paddock Fence Bed as that one is in a not so boggy place and I had previously added a lot of compost to it. I...
    It was a nice morning, mild with some sunshine so I spent 2 hours weeding the Donkey Paddock Fence Bed as that one is in a not so boggy place and I had previously added a lot of compost to it. I didn't finish it so I went back for another hour in the afternoon then got rained off. I have...
    It was a nice morning, mild with some sunshine so I spent 2 hours weeding the Donkey Paddock Fence Bed as that one is in a not so boggy place and I had previously added a lot of compost to it. I didn't finish it so I went back for another hour in...
    It was a nice morning, mild with some sunshine so I spent 2 hours weeding the Donkey Paddock Fence Bed as that one is in a not so boggy place and I had previously added a lot of compost to it. I...
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  8. Logan
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Thick cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c
    Thick cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c
    Thick cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c
    Thick cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c
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  10. BB3

    Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.

    Without knowing the cause of death of the apple tree it is probably best to attend to the known unknowns. A long lived plant will have likely exhausted the organic content of the soil; the...
    Without knowing the cause of death of the apple tree it is probably best to attend to the known unknowns. A long lived plant will have likely exhausted the organic content of the soil; the decomposition of the old root may have sustained certain soil organisms but best approach would be to...
    Without knowing the cause of death of the apple tree it is probably best to attend to the known unknowns. A long lived plant will have likely exhausted the organic content of the soil; the decomposition of the old root may have sustained certain...
    Without knowing the cause of death of the apple tree it is probably best to attend to the known unknowns. A long lived plant will have likely exhausted the organic content of the soil; the...
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  11. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that...
    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that they will wander off and leave my garden alone on The First of Frebruary. I bought 48 bare root...
    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that they will wander off and leave my garden alone on...
    Don’t talk to me about pheasants. The shooting season stops tomorrow. We are vegetarians and I think the pheasants know this because we have 52 of them (at the last count). I sincerely hope that...
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Its slightly smaller than a sparrow. A youngster perhaps as it doesn't have any real markings?
    Its slightly smaller than a sparrow. A youngster perhaps as it doesn't have any real markings?
    Its slightly smaller than a sparrow. A youngster perhaps as it doesn't have any real markings?
    Its slightly smaller than a sparrow. A youngster perhaps as it doesn't have any real markings?
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  13. JWK
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking the Time to Reply.Kevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
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  15. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell well back home in Dublin.To celebrate the new...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell...
    A furniture dealer from Dublin decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris he met with some manufacturers...
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  16. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left unmolested although well laden with apples.It warranted...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
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  17. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
    Thanks @AnniD, dinner will have to be earlier tomorrow then!
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  18. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves, reminiscent of rosemary, are dark green and persistent....
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall and wide. Its narrow, needle-like leaves,...
    I was not aware it was prostrate but don't mind if it is. Here is the description given from the supplier in Italy ...'Clearview David' is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 meters tall...
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  19. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
    And thismornig - the stem to the right has grown so fast , it looks as though it may well overtake it older sister ! Jenny namaste
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  20. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
    I have Blush Noisette. Not the tallest climber, by any means, but if you are looking for willingness to please it’s a winner. Flowers from May to December. Rot proof. not too thorny. :)
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