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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and...
    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and sticky a dozen barrowloads was enough for one session. Got home just before the rain came.
    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and sticky a dozen barrowloads was enough for one...
    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post...
    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post which may be taken completely the wrong way by the receiver. I was never quite sure in what context...
    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post which may be taken completely the wrong way by the...
    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post...
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  3. hailbopp

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

    You could turn the situation into a growth opportunity and learn how to sell by a story @hailbopp :ideaIPB: It's a real thing, I can't find a link now but some researchers bought rubbish online for 1p and...
    You could turn the situation into a growth opportunity and learn how to sell by a story @hailbopp :ideaIPB: It's a real thing, I can't find a link now but some researchers bought rubbish online for 1p and made up stories on the items to see if they would sell. Indeed they did.Something like this on...
    You could turn the situation into a growth opportunity and learn how to sell by a story @hailbopp :ideaIPB: It's a real thing, I can't find a link now but some researchers bought rubbish online for 1p and made up stories on the items to see if they would...
    You could turn the situation into a growth opportunity and learn how to sell by a story @hailbopp :ideaIPB: It's a real thing, I can't find a link now but some researchers bought rubbish online for 1p and...
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep...
    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep well.I'd quite like to update our glass front door but alas it's still in good nick so not worth the...
    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep well.I'd quite like to update our glass front door but...
    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep...
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  5. bluegeranium

    Repotting Hyacinth Bulbs?

    I've just bought some and potted them into slightly bigger pots, if for no more reason than cutting down on watering, but I often grow them on after flowering until planting out about april to...
    I've just bought some and potted them into slightly bigger pots, if for no more reason than cutting down on watering, but I often grow them on after flowering until planting out about april to flower next year, hopefully.If you plan on throwing them away after flowering its probably not worth...
    I've just bought some and potted them into slightly bigger pots, if for no more reason than cutting down on watering, but I often grow them on after flowering until planting out about april to flower next year, hopefully.If you plan on throwing...
    I've just bought some and potted them into slightly bigger pots, if for no more reason than cutting down on watering, but I often grow them on after flowering until planting out about april to...
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  6. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting...
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe :)
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe :)
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting...
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  7. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to...
    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to be honest.
    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to be honest.
    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to...
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  8. 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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  9. JWK
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. JWK
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Logan
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  19. 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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  20. 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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    413
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    35,640
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