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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Blame Blair for that change. He wanted 50% of people to go to University. To achieve that he would have renamed pre-school as Uni!
    Blame Blair for that change. He wanted 50% of people to go to University. To achieve that he would have renamed pre-school as Uni!
    Blame Blair for that change. He wanted 50% of people to go to University. To achieve that he would have renamed pre-school as Uni!
    Blame Blair for that change. He wanted 50% of people to go to University. To achieve that he would have renamed pre-school as Uni!
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her...
    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her eye. Each time the hospital said the pressure was elevated from the 'standard' but still well within...
    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her eye. Each time the hospital said the pressure was...
    The ophthalmic department at our local hospital got extremely p'd off with the optician we used to use. 3 times they referred my wife to the hospital due to supposed elevated pressures in her...
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  3. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a...
    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a good plum/sauce tomato. I think there were quite a few of us on here who had great success with it last...
    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a good plum/sauce tomato. I think there were quite a...
    I always end up growing San Marzano for some reason even though they either don't produce too many or they get bad blossom end rot! Crimson Plum is an excellent alternative if you're wanting a...
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  4. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but...
    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but local garden centres' prices are now getting close. They arrived at 9.30am on Monday, very well packed...
    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but local garden centres' prices are now getting close....
    I'm going to widen one of my borders to remove an area of grass which never looks good. I ordered some old favourites from Crocus on Friday evening in their 25% off sale, still not cheap, but...
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  5. Ditherer

    How I envy you guys

    Ask someone in your family to show you how to do it step by step (slowly) and write it down when have a go your self but take it slowly and then repeat it over and over again untill it's in your...
    Ask someone in your family to show you how to do it step by step (slowly) and write it down when have a go your self but take it slowly and then repeat it over and over again untill it's in your mind, some time these thing seem hard but after a while you should be able to do it, as other have...
    Ask someone in your family to show you how to do it step by step (slowly) and write it down when have a go your self but take it slowly and then repeat it over and over again untill it's in your mind, some time these thing seem hard but after a...
    Ask someone in your family to show you how to do it step by step (slowly) and write it down when have a go your self but take it slowly and then repeat it over and over again untill it's in your...
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  6. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    11c sunny with some light cloud
    11c sunny with some light cloud
    11c sunny with some light cloud
    11c sunny with some light cloud
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do...
    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do on Paddy's day. I agreed with her!We got stopped by the police last night, driving home from our...
    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do on Paddy's day. I agreed with her!We got...
    St Patrick's Day greetings! It's the 64th anniversary of my broken leg... I remember the date because an Irish nurse who was looking after me in hospital commented that it was a silly thing to do...
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  8. hi2u_uk

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

    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
    What pot? You say you are going to put them in a hanging basket. They are only small plants, they don't need a deep pot at the moment.
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  9. adamadamant

    Clematis JIngle Bells an unholy mess

    My Clematis 'Jingle Bells' has suddenly become a real fat mess of twigs because I have failed to prune it after flowering. I think I took 'no prune' too literally! It has just stopped producing...
    My Clematis 'Jingle Bells' has suddenly become a real fat mess of twigs because I have failed to prune it after flowering. I think I took 'no prune' too literally! It has just stopped producing flowers, and I need to tackle it. I think I have no option but to just cut and cut and then try and...
    My Clematis 'Jingle Bells' has suddenly become a real fat mess of twigs because I have failed to prune it after flowering. I think I took 'no prune' too literally! It has just stopped producing flowers, and I need to tackle it. I think I have...
    My Clematis 'Jingle Bells' has suddenly become a real fat mess of twigs because I have failed to prune it after flowering. I think I took 'no prune' too literally! It has just stopped producing...
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  10. shiney
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  11. JWK
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  12. Kevin Cowans

    Getting rid of course grass in Lawn

    Wow 5 years flew by
    Wow 5 years flew by
    Wow 5 years flew by
    Wow 5 years flew by
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  13. dogsbody

    container potatoes

    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing...
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing compared to the ones where I only put two in.
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing compared to the ones where I only put two in.
    Kestrel are lovely in containers. Two is about right for that size, three and they end up fighting for space. I did three in a similar pot last year and the harvest was a bit disappointing...
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then got the (useless) power washer out. I soon gave up on it as the garden hose has more force. Used...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then got the (useless) power washer out. I soon gave up...
    Phew.... but ligament problems can be a bit of bind too. Hope your recovery is swift.Cleared everything off the pavers that surround 2 sides the house, and gave the area a good brushing. Then...
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  15. Jenny_Aster

    Red Robin hedge

    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's...
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's no pavement in front of my house. Thanks for the suggestion :)
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's no pavement in front of my house. Thanks for the...
    That's interesting. I could let the row between my front garden and next door grow taller. The front of the house hedge will need to be less than 4 ft high so I can safely get my car out. There's...
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  16. CanadianLori
    Sticky

    Chillies 2026

    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
    When the chilli is ripe.
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  17. Philippa

    Free Zoo tickets for London/Whipsnade

    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
    Hello Eddie, If you can PM me with your full name and postal address, I can put 2 tickets in the post for you. Philippa
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  18. Blue arbour

    Bottle brush (Callistenum)

    Mine is starting to bloom ...
    Mine is starting to bloom ...
    Mine is starting to bloom ...
    Mine is starting to bloom ...
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  19. Ditherer

    feeding robins with live mealworms problems

    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
    Try and make the side's of a dish taper inwards
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  20. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water,...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water, soak & drain before sowing. 3. How many seeds per cell? With seeds the size of cosmos or chillies, I...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water, soak & drain before sowing. 3. How many seeds per...
    Enjoying reading all the tips! Here’s mine:1. Use 3x5 modular cell seed tray inserts - sow 15 different plants in 1 seed tray! 2. Fill cells with seed compost, half-fill outer tray with water,...
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    265
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