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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Weeding the driveway and when i get to the roadside eage it's a life in your hands, so put on hi-vis still cars smoom by, so but a bucket with an hi-vis onit and put in the road so that drivers...
    Weeding the driveway and when i get to the roadside eage it's a life in your hands, so put on hi-vis still cars smoom by, so but a bucket with an hi-vis onit and put in the road so that drivers can give me room!! no chance, bucket no more!!! so i got the car out and parked it in the road, :yahoo:that...
    Weeding the driveway and when i get to the roadside eage it's a life in your hands, so put on hi-vis still cars smoom by, so but a bucket with an hi-vis onit and put in the road so that drivers can give me room!! no chance, bucket no more!!! so i...
    Weeding the driveway and when i get to the roadside eage it's a life in your hands, so put on hi-vis still cars smoom by, so but a bucket with an hi-vis onit and put in the road so that drivers...
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  2. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    @NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did...
    @NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did do very well. But then the dry spells last year we think didn't do much for them as we now have...
    @NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did do very well. But then the dry spells last year...
    @NigelJ envious about your snake fritillaries. We have been trying to grow them for years but little success. However we planted some in the bog garden with the Cobra Lily and for a while they did...
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  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like...
    As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like going to SM but also use delivery services when I want to buy bigger, heavier items like Cricket's...
    As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like going to SM but also use delivery services when I...
    As I mentioned earlier @Busy-Lizzie, I suspect it is just the upgrading of the server and software that is causing the slow speed when posting and nothing to do with our broadband speeds. I like...
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  4. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even he builds a strong wall,...
    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even he builds a strong wall, the ground will be wet.
    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even he builds a strong wall, the ground will be wet.
    I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even he builds a strong wall,...
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
    Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
    Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
    Guillemots on the cliff ledge and below, Durlston Castle cliffs.
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  6. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
    One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    On our local news, a driver who drank 9 pints before crashing head on into an 18 year old motorcyclist and killing the rider, has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months and will have to serve 20...
    On our local news, a driver who drank 9 pints before crashing head on into an 18 year old motorcyclist and killing the rider, has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months and will have to serve 20 months. That seems a disgustingly light sentence, but the worst part was that he was only charged...
    On our local news, a driver who drank 9 pints before crashing head on into an 18 year old motorcyclist and killing the rider, has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months and will have to serve 20 months. That seems a disgustingly light sentence,...
    On our local news, a driver who drank 9 pints before crashing head on into an 18 year old motorcyclist and killing the rider, has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months and will have to serve 20...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
    Mowed the lawn - first time this year.
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  9. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
    Puppy and her Kitten
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
    Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste
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  11. AnniD

    Californian poppies

    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
    Me too @AnniD I sorted my seeds last night and have 4 varieties plus seeds I took from last year's fiery ones.
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  12. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
    I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few
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  13. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
    Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
    Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
    Pictures not suitable for faint hearted potato growers. Potato Diseases
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often...
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope. They resemble what are known there as Planter's...
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope....
    That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often...
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  15. BB3

    Secateur sharpener

    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
    I bought this cheapo one. It's a bit flimsier than my old one but it works fine. I'm not sure what to do with the oil. Perhaps I'll read the instructions.Thank you all for your advice
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  16. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
    Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine
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  17. Fof

    Phal Orchid help needed

    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also removed.The base and roots immersed in 1g/L copper sulphate...
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones. The peat plug (almost dry) was also...
    Thanks guys I depotted it. Most of the roots were good, just a couple damaged, I suspect, when they inserted 2 stakes to support the blooms.All damaged roots removed along with the moudly ones....
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  18. JWK
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  19. hi2u_uk

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

    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It...
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It looks awful with the chicken wire.
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It looks awful with the chicken wire.
    It's a fox that doesn't like that plant. The plant obviously has got a smell that the fox doesn't like. Once in its mind, he/she doesn't give up until the plant is dead. Don't grow that plant. It...
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  20. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' which I gather is sterile. The previously mentioned varieties are...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' which I gather is...
    So, I have bought a Escallonia 'Iveyi' :dbgrtmb: and I've potted it up and placed it in full sun- I need it to get taller before planting due to the wall.As farm land is 300m away & I'm wondering about...
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