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  1. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old disused chapel on a Monday. Some crochet,some knit and...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and company. Our weekly meetings are held in an old...
    I'm sure any of that yarn wouldve been snapped up by the ladies in the knit and natter I belong to @CanadianLori, we are a group of 15 old dears all around 70s and 80s,but love the laughs and...
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  2. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
    I'm beginning to feel like a Wildebeest.
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  3. Plantminded
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  4. GreenFingeredPete
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  5. BB3

    Variegated lavender pruning

    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for...
    Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer...
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  6. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting to fall apart.So Lynne's plan was to buy a...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at the back last year, but the rear basket is starting...
    This morning, we had a family trip out to Green Lane nursery, as they have a really good café! While there, Lynne got her eye on some pre-made hanging baskets. We had one at the front and one at...
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  7. BB3

    WORDS

    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
    The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.
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  8. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
    Plants were Zanthoxylum armatum, Z acanthopodium, z giraldi, Z piperitum and a Ginkoa biloba.
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Our votes are done in the town hall. There is CCTV in the entrance lobby and some of the rooms.
    Our votes are done in the town hall. There is CCTV in the entrance lobby and some of the rooms.
    Our votes are done in the town hall. There is CCTV in the entrance lobby and some of the rooms.
    Our votes are done in the town hall. There is CCTV in the entrance lobby and some of the rooms.
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  10. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    What did you think of The Wild Gardener @Ladybird4? I really enjoyed it, thought it was a delightful programme and look forward to episode 2 next Friday. I had a smile on my face throughout it.I...
    What did you think of The Wild Gardener @Ladybird4? I really enjoyed it, thought it was a delightful programme and look forward to episode 2 next Friday. I had a smile on my face throughout it.I bought a pot of dwarf narcissi at the GC today as I have got 5 miniature display pots on my back...
    What did you think of The Wild Gardener @Ladybird4? I really enjoyed it, thought it was a delightful programme and look forward to episode 2 next Friday. I had a smile on my face throughout it.I bought a pot of dwarf narcissi at the GC today as...
    What did you think of The Wild Gardener @Ladybird4? I really enjoyed it, thought it was a delightful programme and look forward to episode 2 next Friday. I had a smile on my face throughout it.I...
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
    We had a Brimstone, a Red Admiral and a Peacock in the garden but the Peacock was the only one that settled.
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the question two or three times if they avoid it.
    The waffle spouted by politicians is well known, you can always tell the professionals, they ignore the question and just come out with the party line. I'd like to see more interviewers ask the...
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
    Interesting info @Allotment Boy, thank you. The tree was planted today and the guidelines were followed. Most of them anyway :roflol:
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  14. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
    That's a massive rise.:dbgrtmb:
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  15. katecat58
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    Sarah Raven discount

    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
    New discount SPRING30 for 30% off and free delivery if you spend £30. Sorry I dont know when it expires.
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  16. Palustris

    He's boasting again!

    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
    Latest book now out www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Adventure-Amanderella-Gottsnobbler/dp/B0GQ48VN93/
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  17. Phil Clark

    Mature Thyme

    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and this is a creeping one that the bees love.
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in a lavender bed more like a rock garden space, and...
    Our very old thyme has given up the ghost. Our fault because we didn't prune it back when we should have done. However some thyme (not sure which one) appeared in a different area of the garden in...
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  18. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we shall see. Have been very lucky with planting so far.
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other plants that I like, such as cornflowers, and we...
    Thanks victorian. Have been looking online. Bought a pack of seeds to try out. They DID advise not to add any sort of nutrients.Just a light covering of soil. Will give it a go with a few other...
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  19. latimer

    Olive trees in pots leaning

    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new home. Let’s see.
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this year and if it doesn’t improve they might need a new...
    Thanks everyone!I’ll give them a go with a repot and see how they get on this year. I don’t really have anywhere sheltered and sunny I can put them so I’ll leave them where they are for this...
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  20. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
    Is it summer yet? :biggrin: Last autumn's cuttings, ready for some warmer weather.
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