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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
    It hasn't been too bad today with patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
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  2. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are...
    Thanks for the donations - from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about tech.I don't...
    Thanks for the donations - from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the...
    Thanks for the donations - from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are...
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  3. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
    Another Iris reticulata.
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just had some "herbert" on the phone telling me that my concrete drive (c40 years old) needs a "health check and Madam my manager will call to explain and arrange this health check" Note my...
    Just had some "herbert" on the phone telling me that my concrete drive (c40 years old) needs a "health check and Madam my manager will call to explain and arrange this health check" Note my concrete drive is in good condition. Being called madam or mrs is not a novel event for me when using the...
    Just had some "herbert" on the phone telling me that my concrete drive (c40 years old) needs a "health check and Madam my manager will call to explain and arrange this health check" Note my concrete drive is in good condition. Being called madam...
    Just had some "herbert" on the phone telling me that my concrete drive (c40 years old) needs a "health check and Madam my manager will call to explain and arrange this health check" Note my...
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  5. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera found out :noidea:I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is designed to work with Synology Surveillance...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera found out :noidea:I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera...
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  6. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my...
    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my Buddleias, trimming some thymes in my alpine trough, raking the lawn and clearing up all the spent...
    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my Buddleias, trimming some thymes in my alpine trough,...
    Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my...
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  8. Logan
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  9. Penny_Forthem

    Growing strawberries in a raised bed

    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously I'd bought a pack of 3 different kinds, Florence,...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was...
    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was started. Both we and the installer were really surprised when the result came back as positive for...
    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was started. Both we and the installer were really...
    Our home was built in the 70s. The roof style looks rather similar. When we were having our lovely new metal gutters installed, we had the old soffits tested as a precaution before the work was...
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  11. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
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  12. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
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  13. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
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  14. Nickoslesteros

    Moving a David Austin shrub rose

    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
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  15. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and...
    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and pricking out into the trays the best way, plugs are too small for me so the cell trays work better.Its...
    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and pricking out into the trays the best way, plugs are...
    I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and...
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  16. JWK
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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
    I'm pleased that I don't like hot cross buns but as it is a type of moan thread I'm cross that I have nothing to be cross about the hot cross buns. :heehee:
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
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  19. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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  20. GreenFingeredPete

    GQT

    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and kicking . Obviously depends on your site/surroundings...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. I've done and eaten both and still alive and...
    Haven't listened to GQT recently but whilst producing Watercress in running water is the ideal method, it can definitely be grown and provide a decent harvest in a pot - or even in a garden pond. ...
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