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  1. hi2u_uk

    is there a reason why my Gaultheria Procumbens keeps getting dug up

    Hmm I guess there's no harm in trying chilli powder. Wont it dissolve in the soil and have no effect or be blown away?
    Hmm I guess there's no harm in trying chilli powder. Wont it dissolve in the soil and have no effect or be blown away?
    Hmm I guess there's no harm in trying chilli powder. Wont it dissolve in the soil and have no effect or be blown away?
    Hmm I guess there's no harm in trying chilli powder. Wont it dissolve in the soil and have no effect or be blown away?
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  2. Kevin Cowans

    Can this Concrete Fence Post be Repaired?

    Concrete fence posts often fall apart if the reinforcing starts to rust, not a lot you can do about it, it may well have got hit pretty hard.As @JennyJB says, if its still solid I wouldn't be...
    Concrete fence posts often fall apart if the reinforcing starts to rust, not a lot you can do about it, it may well have got hit pretty hard.As @JennyJB says, if its still solid I wouldn't be too bothered right now, replacing it would be a nightmare as its probably got a big lump of concrete...
    Concrete fence posts often fall apart if the reinforcing starts to rust, not a lot you can do about it, it may well have got hit pretty hard.As @JennyJB says, if its still solid I wouldn't be too bothered right now, replacing it would be a...
    Concrete fence posts often fall apart if the reinforcing starts to rust, not a lot you can do about it, it may well have got hit pretty hard.As @JennyJB says, if its still solid I wouldn't be...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Trump is not an ideas man. He can be relied on by those pulling the strings to put unpalatable stuff out there and deflect any flak using outrage. He has no statesman reputation or much future...
    Trump is not an ideas man. He can be relied on by those pulling the strings to put unpalatable stuff out there and deflect any flak using outrage. He has no statesman reputation or much future to worry about. Heaven sent for those who want to bypass the normal political and diplomatic processes.
    Trump is not an ideas man. He can be relied on by those pulling the strings to put unpalatable stuff out there and deflect any flak using outrage. He has no statesman reputation or much future to worry about. Heaven sent for those who want to...
    Trump is not an ideas man. He can be relied on by those pulling the strings to put unpalatable stuff out there and deflect any flak using outrage. He has no statesman reputation or much future...
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  4. shiney
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It was all blue sky earlier and very pleasant sitting out for while as it seems like ages I have been stuck indoors. I look back and the last drizzle we had was 18 February. It is 17.5c now and...
    It was all blue sky earlier and very pleasant sitting out for while as it seems like ages I have been stuck indoors. I look back and the last drizzle we had was 18 February. It is 17.5c now and overcast.
    It was all blue sky earlier and very pleasant sitting out for while as it seems like ages I have been stuck indoors. I look back and the last drizzle we had was 18 February. It is 17.5c now and overcast.
    It was all blue sky earlier and very pleasant sitting out for while as it seems like ages I have been stuck indoors. I look back and the last drizzle we had was 18 February. It is 17.5c now and...
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  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When...
    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When they were in flower they were 2 pots for £5, so they must have been selling them off.
    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When they were in flower they were 2 pots for £5, so...
    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When...
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  7. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're...
    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're planning to get her a watch for her 18th birthday. Where did all that time go??
    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're planning to get her a watch for her 18th birthday. ...
    Happy birthday @Liriodendron . Another dull dank day here, at least we had some sun early on last week. Scheduled to be dry tomorrow but we've promised to take youngest GD shopping, we're...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
    @LunarSea I've never heard of that but I don't think there are any trees near the medical centre now. Otherwise I would think perhaps that is where he came from, as I do actually live in Macclesfield.
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  10. JWK
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  11. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of the flowers were amazing. A really friendly group...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
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  12. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
    A nice example of a jelly ear fungus from this morning's walk
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  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting....
    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting. Each tray holds 36 blocks. And I'll do some more blocks on smaller trays for seed starting of the same...
    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting. Each tray holds 36 blocks. And I'll do some more...
    The snow still hasn't finished melting from the lawns and gardens but I will continue with inside gardening. I'm going to make 3 more trays of soil blocks for this week's planned seed starting....
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  14. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
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  15. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since then which is higher than normal. Boiler does both...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
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  16. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    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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