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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hello all.We've been to the Epiphany Carol Service in our village church, which is walking distance. Cedric wanted to go in the car because of the cold. I walked back with a friend. I could feel...
    Hello all.We've been to the Epiphany Carol Service in our village church, which is walking distance. Cedric wanted to go in the car because of the cold. I walked back with a friend. I could feel the sunshine on the back of my legs, in jeans, though there is still a little snow on the...
    Hello all.We've been to the Epiphany Carol Service in our village church, which is walking distance. Cedric wanted to go in the car because of the cold. I walked back with a friend. I could feel the sunshine on the back of my legs, in jeans,...
    Hello all.We've been to the Epiphany Carol Service in our village church, which is walking distance. Cedric wanted to go in the car because of the cold. I walked back with a friend. I could feel...
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  2. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Seems OK here too :)
    Seems OK here too :)
    Seems OK here too :)
    Seems OK here too :)
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Trump did say that the money from Venezuela's oil would be used benefit the country's people........... tho he did add that it would also be used to benefit those of Venezuelan nationality...
    Trump did say that the money from Venezuela's oil would be used benefit the country's people........... tho he did add that it would also be used to benefit those of Venezuelan nationality currently living in the US. I rather suspect the next Twatter will be along the lines of "Oops - no money...
    Trump did say that the money from Venezuela's oil would be used benefit the country's people........... tho he did add that it would also be used to benefit those of Venezuelan nationality currently living in the US. I rather suspect the next...
    Trump did say that the money from Venezuela's oil would be used benefit the country's people........... tho he did add that it would also be used to benefit those of Venezuelan nationality...
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  4. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
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  5. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    What ever you decide from the above great info make sure water can drain out of the base or you will finish up with a bog garden which is great for growing Carniverous plants in.
    What ever you decide from the above great info make sure water can drain out of the base or you will finish up with a bog garden which is great for growing Carniverous plants in.
    What ever you decide from the above great info make sure water can drain out of the base or you will finish up with a bog garden which is great for growing Carniverous plants in.
    What ever you decide from the above great info make sure water can drain out of the base or you will finish up with a bog garden which is great for growing Carniverous plants in.
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  6. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    My previous local had a beer garden with an avenue of apple trees. He pollard them every third year with no apples after pollarding but a lovely crop the year after then pollard again. It also...
    My previous local had a beer garden with an avenue of apple trees. He pollard them every third year with no apples after pollarding but a lovely crop the year after then pollard again. It also kept his garden neat.
    My previous local had a beer garden with an avenue of apple trees. He pollard them every third year with no apples after pollarding but a lovely crop the year after then pollard again. It also kept his garden neat.
    My previous local had a beer garden with an avenue of apple trees. He pollard them every third year with no apples after pollarding but a lovely crop the year after then pollard again. It also...
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  7. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although...
    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although they can make good trees. They are comparatively fast growing too but not much wildlife appeal as the...
    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although they can make good trees. They are comparatively...
    I like the look of that Chilean myrtle @Perki, have you grown it where you are? I grow both the plain green and variegated Griselinia here, either as hedging or clipped specimen plants although...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    This is a pic that my daughter sent from Alness, Ross-shire.
    This is a pic that my daughter sent from Alness, Ross-shire.
    This is a pic that my daughter sent from Alness, Ross-shire.
    This is a pic that my daughter sent from Alness, Ross-shire.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No...
    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No snowdrops yet though.
    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No snowdrops yet though.
    Not a lot at the moment; however after several cold bright days the Ricinus is unhappy as the Salvia confertiflora, but the S guaranatica are still flowering happily as are some calendula. No...
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like the winter thrushes and chase them off. There are...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
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  11. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    Thanks Lori and Happy New Year. I do have an area which I seldom go into which the “ giver” would see and I wouldn’t often. I also have a couple of fake sort of palms and some Bougainvillea in the...
    Thanks Lori and Happy New Year. I do have an area which I seldom go into which the “ giver” would see and I wouldn’t often. I also have a couple of fake sort of palms and some Bougainvillea in the attic. (Bougainvillea in Scotland where we were -6oC last night:rolleyespink:…fat chance). If I don’t manage to...
    Thanks Lori and Happy New Year. I do have an area which I seldom go into which the “ giver” would see and I wouldn’t often. I also have a couple of fake sort of palms and some Bougainvillea in the attic. (Bougainvillea in Scotland where we were...
    Thanks Lori and Happy New Year. I do have an area which I seldom go into which the “ giver” would see and I wouldn’t often. I also have a couple of fake sort of palms and some Bougainvillea in the...
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    They surely do! :doh: And in a cold snap to boot. Down here, January is usually mild, wet and windy. Frosts are generally confined to a week in early Feb. Hey ho!
    They surely do! :doh: And in a cold snap to boot. Down here, January is usually mild, wet and windy. Frosts are generally confined to a week in early Feb. Hey ho!
    They surely do! :doh: And in a cold snap to boot. Down here, January is usually mild, wet and windy. Frosts are generally confined to a week in early Feb. Hey ho!
    They surely do! :doh: And in a cold snap to boot. Down here, January is usually mild, wet and windy. Frosts are generally confined to a week in early Feb. Hey ho!
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  13. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
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  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!""Oh God no!" cries the man. "My...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the...
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  15. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
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  16. Logan
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  17. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
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  18. Plantminded

    Fern ID

    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same,...
    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same, though.
    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same, though.
    Ferns are really difficult for the amateur to identify. I often end up with buying something I already have. But on the plus side, at least I know it's going to survive. Irritating all the same,...
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  19. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard...
    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard of it, It's a very small variety and apparently rare, which I didn't know until I googled it. I like...
    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard of it, It's a very small variety and apparently...
    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard...
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  20. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
    I've grown that in the past @Hanglow was a good one but not blight tolerant
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