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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I was lucky/unlucky :) to see and get many spring flowering bulbs reduced by shops. Today I planted the last 8 tulips bulbs. I hope that is all. I'm done with Christmas tree now. Had tesco's one,...
    I was lucky/unlucky :) to see and get many spring flowering bulbs reduced by shops. Today I planted the last 8 tulips bulbs. I hope that is all. I'm done with Christmas tree now. Had tesco's one, said to be pot grown, it started drying out. It went out yesterday, branches chopped off for mulcing,...
    I was lucky/unlucky :) to see and get many spring flowering bulbs reduced by shops. Today I planted the last 8 tulips bulbs. I hope that is all. I'm done with Christmas tree now. Had tesco's one, said to be pot grown, it started drying out. It went...
    I was lucky/unlucky :) to see and get many spring flowering bulbs reduced by shops. Today I planted the last 8 tulips bulbs. I hope that is all. I'm done with Christmas tree now. Had tesco's one,...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I do find that sometimes I want to rate a comment, but there doesn’t seem to be a rating that quite says what I intend. I do like to acknowledge to the writer that I have read the post, but...
    I do find that sometimes I want to rate a comment, but there doesn’t seem to be a rating that quite says what I intend. I do like to acknowledge to the writer that I have read the post, but sometimes have to leave it blank. I use friendly for commiserations, and sometimes informative just as an...
    I do find that sometimes I want to rate a comment, but there doesn’t seem to be a rating that quite says what I intend. I do like to acknowledge to the writer that I have read the post, but sometimes have to leave it blank. I use friendly for...
    I do find that sometimes I want to rate a comment, but there doesn’t seem to be a rating that quite says what I intend. I do like to acknowledge to the writer that I have read the post, but...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all. I have tried looking for a short while at doors, which will continue. The one VERY important thing for me is that the letter box MUST be central and not one of those back breaking...
    Afternoon all. I have tried looking for a short while at doors, which will continue. The one VERY important thing for me is that the letter box MUST be central and not one of those back breaking (for my postie) letter boxes near the bottom of the door. They are just plain silly!
    Afternoon all. I have tried looking for a short while at doors, which will continue. The one VERY important thing for me is that the letter box MUST be central and not one of those back breaking (for my postie) letter boxes near the bottom of the...
    Afternoon all. I have tried looking for a short while at doors, which will continue. The one VERY important thing for me is that the letter box MUST be central and not one of those back breaking...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport,...
    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport, spot the eyeballs and nostrils! I suspect the groundsmen have a standing instruction to check the ponds...
    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport, spot the eyeballs and nostrils! I suspect the...
    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport,...
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  5. JWK
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  6. bluegeranium

    Repotting Hyacinth Bulbs?

    Just bought a couple of these and was wondering if I should put them in a larger pot? They are in a tiny pot and look very squished! Thanks
    Just bought a couple of these and was wondering if I should put them in a larger pot? They are in a tiny pot and look very squished! Thanks
    Just bought a couple of these and was wondering if I should put them in a larger pot? They are in a tiny pot and look very squished! Thanks
    Just bought a couple of these and was wondering if I should put them in a larger pot? They are in a tiny pot and look very squished! Thanks
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's mild with soft gentle rain, my favourite weather Although I do like some warm sunshine too !
    It's mild with soft gentle rain, my favourite weather Although I do like some warm sunshine too !
    It's mild with soft gentle rain, my favourite weather Although I do like some warm sunshine too !
    It's mild with soft gentle rain, my favourite weather Although I do like some warm sunshine too !
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  8. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Hello to you too @Flumpy ......... yes it's been a while but still hanging on down here. How's things with you - rubbish weather I suspect ? Took the coast road to Minehead a few weeks ago - I...
    Hello to you too @Flumpy ......... yes it's been a while but still hanging on down here. How's things with you - rubbish weather I suspect ? Took the coast road to Minehead a few weeks ago - I had almost forgotten how beautiful the views are out to sea and of course Dunster Castle still stands...
    Hello to you too @Flumpy ......... yes it's been a while but still hanging on down here. How's things with you - rubbish weather I suspect ? Took the coast road to Minehead a few weeks ago - I had almost forgotten how beautiful the views are...
    Hello to you too @Flumpy ......... yes it's been a while but still hanging on down here. How's things with you - rubbish weather I suspect ? Took the coast road to Minehead a few weeks ago - I...
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  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Is it safe to give tuna to dogs @pete, they say you should not give it to cats because of the high mercury content. Bella loved it so I used to give her a little bit occasionally, however it is...
    Is it safe to give tuna to dogs @pete, they say you should not give it to cats because of the high mercury content. Bella loved it so I used to give her a little bit occasionally, however it is dangerous for cats with a thyroid problem so after Bella was diagnosed with that I didn't give her...
    Is it safe to give tuna to dogs @pete, they say you should not give it to cats because of the high mercury content. Bella loved it so I used to give her a little bit occasionally, however it is dangerous for cats with a thyroid problem so after...
    Is it safe to give tuna to dogs @pete, they say you should not give it to cats because of the high mercury content. Bella loved it so I used to give her a little bit occasionally, however it is...
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  10. Victoria

    Tortoise

    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
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  11. Dorset-Tim

    Umbrella Tree Looking for a new Home

    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
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  12. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are...
    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are bubbling away now.
    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are bubbling away now.
    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are...
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  13. burnie

    Broad band provider?

    Sorry bit late to the party with my answer, but I have had Toob for a couple of years now (moved from Virgin) and I would have to say they are a quality service. They did have a couple of major...
    Sorry bit late to the party with my answer, but I have had Toob for a couple of years now (moved from Virgin) and I would have to say they are a quality service. They did have a couple of major outages just after we joined, but other than that it has been very good, I am on the 900MB service and...
    Sorry bit late to the party with my answer, but I have had Toob for a couple of years now (moved from Virgin) and I would have to say they are a quality service. They did have a couple of major outages just after we joined, but other than that it...
    Sorry bit late to the party with my answer, but I have had Toob for a couple of years now (moved from Virgin) and I would have to say they are a quality service. They did have a couple of major...
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  14. JWK
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  15. ricky101

    Silver Birch

    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
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  16. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
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  17. Logan
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  19. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was assessed by his master. He then became a journeyman...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of...
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  20. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
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