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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of...
    This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of Canadians and I am worried that there will be a backlash that might be far from proportional.It's...
    This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of Canadians and I am worried that there will be a...
    This is outside the sports dome in Toronto. This is what these "protests" have pushed the city to do. These "protests" have been getting more and more violent and disruptive to the lives of...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @katecat58 It wasn't a doctor making the phone calls but a receptionist within the practice. They knew full well that they were calling a male patient in his 80's as they hold that information in...
    @katecat58 It wasn't a doctor making the phone calls but a receptionist within the practice. They knew full well that they were calling a male patient in his 80's as they hold that information in their records. If for some strange reason they have no idea who they are calling or for what...
    @katecat58 It wasn't a doctor making the phone calls but a receptionist within the practice. They knew full well that they were calling a male patient in his 80's as they hold that information in their records. If for some strange reason they...
    @katecat58 It wasn't a doctor making the phone calls but a receptionist within the practice. They knew full well that they were calling a male patient in his 80's as they hold that information in...
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  3. hi2u_uk

    Am i understanding this correctly ?

    This is a quote from the RHS guide to mulching:Leave a gap around woody stems Keep a 10cm (4in) mulch-free circle around any woody stems. Mulch can stay damp and cause rotting if it’s piled up...
    This is a quote from the RHS guide to mulching:Leave a gap around woody stems Keep a 10cm (4in) mulch-free circle around any woody stems. Mulch can stay damp and cause rotting if it’s piled up around the base of shrubs and trees.
    This is a quote from the RHS guide to mulching:Leave a gap around woody stems Keep a 10cm (4in) mulch-free circle around any woody stems. Mulch can stay damp and cause rotting if it’s piled up around the base of shrubs and trees.
    This is a quote from the RHS guide to mulching:Leave a gap around woody stems Keep a 10cm (4in) mulch-free circle around any woody stems. Mulch can stay damp and cause rotting if it’s piled up...
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  4. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
    Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
    Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
    Bright and blustery this morning. The wind feels cold but it's drying the washing a treat.
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire :blue thumb:.
    Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire :blue thumb:.
    Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire :blue thumb:.
    Good to hear about your success @simone_in_wiltshire :blue thumb:.
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  6. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory is coming up to the very frequent traffic lights,...
    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have nightmarish memories of the North Circular. My worst memory...
    Even the thought of driving, or being driven, anywhere near London is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat! I was brought up in Essex, on the north eastern borders of London, and have...
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  7. GreenFingeredPete

    Manglelwurzel (Futterrübe)

    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to...
    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to look forward to and I received a very blank expression in return. The ones the lady had planted look...
    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to look forward to and I received a very blank...
    Our allotment neighbour grew them last year, they never actually paid for the plot and we're kicked off and when the new couple took over I explained they had a lovely crop of mangelwurzels to...
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  8. Thevictorian

    Choisya aztec pearl hardiness

    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green...
    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green choisya and it's yellow counterpart are everywhere.
    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green choisya and it's yellow counterpart are everywhere.
    I didn't know it had been around as a cultivar that long. It makes it a little surprising that it isn't more commonly seen in gardens. I don't recall ever seeing it locally but the normal green...
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  9. Ergates

    Airfryer - worth buying? Any hints and tips to make the most of them

    Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd...
    Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd boil beetroot.
    Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd boil beetroot.
    Right thanks for the explanation, just one thing, if it's hot air, in a similar way to how an oven works, how does it cook veg,do they come out baked, I usually boil veg. May fry peppers, but I'd...
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  10. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice...
    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice miniature ones.
    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice miniature ones.
    As some of you know, we got a bargain box of unidentified bulbs. We wouldn't normally buy Orange but thought this looks good.I knew these would be daffodils from the shape of the bulbs, nice...
    Narcissus bulbocodium.JPG Scilla siberica.JPG Narcissus Red Devon.JPG Arum pictum mature leaf.JPG Vestia foetida 2.JPG Narcissus bulbocodium 1.JPG
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on top of their roof eyeing up the ponds.
    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof before. And another neighbour had our local heron on...
    Yesterday there was a lot of loud "honk honk" noise going on on top of the house. It went on for some time. Eventually the culprits flew off - two Canada geese. Never had them land on the roof...
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  12. JWK
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  13. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
    no problem. I just thought I would mention it.
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  14. Erigeron

    Tulips that come back?

    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most stubborn about returning which suits me fine.
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished ages ago. The red ones always seem the most...
    Queen of the Night seems to be the consensus here. I've got a few red ones that keep coming back year after year but honestly couldn't tell you what variety they are anymore, the labels vanished...
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before...
    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before yesterday in not the best condition. I potted them immediately and soaked them in water. Yesterday,...
    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before yesterday in not the best condition. I potted them...
    Last year, Bluejayway gave me a link for Heleniums Red on J.Parker. I went to their website 3 weeks ago and ordered a set of 5 plugs just to see what the quality is. They arrived the day before...
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  16. JJTDH

    Bare root hedging

    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
    I thought about it but husband really wanted a native mix and I struggled to find bare root evergreen plants cheaply..x
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  17. hailbopp

    What should I try and get for them?

    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
    Well done all worth it in the end :) no time to rest its spring :hapfeet: well occasionally
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  18. Logan
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  19. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
    Awful. :frown:I have to go to the moan department. :)
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  20. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids" Sanders and he brought back only 2 plants so all the...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has opened. It was discovered by the "King of Orchids"...
    We bought this orchid, Cymbidium sanderae, as a seedling 3 years ago. It only has one bulb but back in October it showed the signs of a flower spike. This week after all those months it has...
    DSC07345.JPG D, kingianum - small.jpg 20260125_113348.jpg 20260119_193155.jpg upload_2026-1-31_13-47-36.png upload_2026-1-31_13-48-11.png
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