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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I think I might just have to do that @Obelix-Vendée - even if it does feel like giving in!
    I think I might just have to do that @Obelix-Vendée - even if it does feel like giving in!
    I think I might just have to do that @Obelix-Vendée - even if it does feel like giving in!
    I think I might just have to do that @Obelix-Vendée - even if it does feel like giving in!
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and...
    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and NATO's chief is refusing to let the allaince get involved. Good.Meanwhile, the increasingly...
    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and NATO's chief is refusing to let the allaince get...
    No Aga in my primary schools - Huncoat and West Didsbury!I see Qatar (gold 747 prezzie to Trump) is seriously upset with trumpy. He's managed to upset other Arab oil states too. Shame, and...
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  3. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Thank you all for your interesting and useful ideas. My courage failed me in the end and I let my OH buy a fancy phone for himself. When the time comes, I shall ask him to take my photo and I’ll...
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful ideas. My courage failed me in the end and I let my OH buy a fancy phone for himself. When the time comes, I shall ask him to take my photo and I’ll do it that way! He had to buy a smart phones for dummies type of book and he’s wading his way...
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful ideas. My courage failed me in the end and I let my OH buy a fancy phone for himself. When the time comes, I shall ask him to take my photo and I’ll do it that way! He had to buy a smart phones for...
    Thank you all for your interesting and useful ideas. My courage failed me in the end and I let my OH buy a fancy phone for himself. When the time comes, I shall ask him to take my photo and I’ll...
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  4. 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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  5. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    We often use Sequestrene on our rhodies in the planters, especially as we have limey water.Today I bought a Stranvaesia davidiana 'Palette' from the local mini GC. They don't have much stock at...
    We often use Sequestrene on our rhodies in the planters, especially as we have limey water.Today I bought a Stranvaesia davidiana 'Palette' from the local mini GC. They don't have much stock at the moment, but they had a lot of Photinia Red Robins, which I have gone off as they get leggy and...
    We often use Sequestrene on our rhodies in the planters, especially as we have limey water.Today I bought a Stranvaesia davidiana 'Palette' from the local mini GC. They don't have much stock at the moment, but they had a lot of Photinia Red...
    We often use Sequestrene on our rhodies in the planters, especially as we have limey water.Today I bought a Stranvaesia davidiana 'Palette' from the local mini GC. They don't have much stock at...
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  6. Logan
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  7. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    I made a feeding station complete with baffles to supposedly keep cats out but my little cat managed to get in anyway. She is very flexible. They will have to make do with what they can find in...
    I made a feeding station complete with baffles to supposedly keep cats out but my little cat managed to get in anyway. She is very flexible. They will have to make do with what they can find in the garden. We only have them occasionally but I was hoping to encourage them. Ah well!
    I made a feeding station complete with baffles to supposedly keep cats out but my little cat managed to get in anyway. She is very flexible. They will have to make do with what they can find in the garden. We only have them occasionally but I was...
    I made a feeding station complete with baffles to supposedly keep cats out but my little cat managed to get in anyway. She is very flexible. They will have to make do with what they can find in...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you...
    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you the north wind has been cold today. We have been decorating our bedroom so no gardening this week but...
    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you the north wind has been cold today. We have been...
    It does seem that things are blooming earlier this year. Fritillarias are in bud and lots of magnolias are looking magnificent. I'm waiting for a Beast from the East to singe them all! Mind you...
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
    Basically back to square one, lights on by 4pm drizzle and light rain all afternoon, cold wet and damp. 10c.
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  10. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower...
    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower buds.Scilla lucilliae (aka Chiondoxia lucillae) Double narcissus Scilla mischtschenkoanaArisarum...
    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower buds.Scilla lucilliae (aka Chiondoxia lucillae) ...
    Salvia gesneriflora 6 ft tall and will get a bigger pot after it's finished flowering can reach over 20 ft in the wild.Salvia leucocephla another tender salvia with furry white flower...
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  11. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes?...
    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes? might buy some, expensive potatoes but since we can save them indefinately why not
    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes? might buy some, expensive potatoes but since we...
    i noticed last year there were no potatoes beneath where i planted the original spuds so i put them in quite deep this time :biggrin: purely guesswork...anyone here grown purple or red fleshed potatoes?...
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  12. pete
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    Electric cars.

    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that...
    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that has a half decent Ice engine and a tiny electric one. I'm not looking at the plug in version, getting...
    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that has a half decent Ice engine and a tiny electric...
    That is my thinking John, I'm looking around and to be honest being a Ford owner since 1977 I've been looking a Kugas, look a bit big and bulky to my thinking but the only thing I can find that...
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  13. 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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  14. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
    I suspect that you could achieve the result required with usimg half the width of cut.Its likely that the first time over has tougher growth ,later cuts will have more sap .
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  15. Busy-Lizzie
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  16. JWK
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  17. 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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  18. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Beautiful
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    Beautiful
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  19. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
    I have some in bud but not as advanced as that.
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  20. Robodendron

    ID please!

    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
    That's right, I have them in my garden, they come in from the hedgerows. I leave them in odd corners because they're pretty and brighten the place up, but I get rid of lots too.
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