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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.Errr, maybe see what Putin says first, I think he stated long ago NATO troops would one of his red...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping force.Errr, maybe see what Putin says first, I think he...
    I wonder what planet the "coalition of the willing" are actually on. Starmer and the French bloke are there making plans for putting troops on the ground in Ukraine as a peacekeeping...
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  2. Victoria

    Tortoise

    T'other Half just found this chappie on our front Patio ...We have no experience with these critters so have put him in the Sand Garden.We don't know how he got in here as we have...
    T'other Half just found this chappie on our front Patio ...We have no experience with these critters so have put him in the Sand Garden.We don't know how he got in here as we have stone walls or concrete walls, unless he got under the double front gates.What should we do?
    T'other Half just found this chappie on our front Patio ...We have no experience with these critters so have put him in the Sand Garden.We don't know how he got in here as we have stone walls or concrete walls, unless he got under the...
    T'other Half just found this chappie on our front Patio ...We have no experience with these critters so have put him in the Sand Garden.We don't know how he got in here as we have...
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  3. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Up and showered and feeling a lot better today, although still snuffly. The throat is better though. Thank you for the kind words, Very glad to hear the rapid progress with your poor neighbour....
    Up and showered and feeling a lot better today, although still snuffly. The throat is better though. Thank you for the kind words, Very glad to hear the rapid progress with your poor neighbour. I have moved quite a few snowdrops while they have still been in flower, as suggested by a gardening...
    Up and showered and feeling a lot better today, although still snuffly. The throat is better though. Thank you for the kind words, Very glad to hear the rapid progress with your poor neighbour. I have moved quite a few snowdrops while they have...
    Up and showered and feeling a lot better today, although still snuffly. The throat is better though. Thank you for the kind words, Very glad to hear the rapid progress with your poor neighbour....
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  5. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    I enjoyed yesterday’s episode very much. Just to my taste most of it.
    I enjoyed yesterday’s episode very much. Just to my taste most of it.
    I enjoyed yesterday’s episode very much. Just to my taste most of it.
    I enjoyed yesterday’s episode very much. Just to my taste most of it.
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
    Quite a pleasant if chilly day, sunshine presently at 3c. Was minus 2c overnight and the same forecast for tonight
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  7. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste. After straining off the juice to use for the wine,...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste....
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
    @Escarpment Fabulous photos.
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with...
    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with fleece, but I could see that various bulbs in pots were coming up. But I didn't label them, although one...
    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with fleece, but I could see that various bulbs in pots were...
    Inspected the greenhouse, which still has a good covering of snow. Last night that layer of snow kept the interior at about 3c, when it was -3c outside. All the plants are still covered with...
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  10. Fat Controller

    What has tunnelled in?

    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
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  11. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
    A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
    A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
    A mixture of bracket and jelly fungus from today's walk
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  12. hailbopp

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

    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we...
    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we also have visits from badgers in this area and they kill hedgies. Some of the money I raise at my...
    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we also have visits from badgers in this area and they...
    Yes, someone else suggested a hedgehog house which is a good suggestion but, funny how there is often a but! . We do get hedgehogs around here, however, perhaps not really to be encouraged as we...
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  13. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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  14. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
    Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
    Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
    Munchkin enjoying the sun ...Van falling asleep on my lap last night ...
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  15. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
    Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
    Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
    Sitting under the Brug this morning ...
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  16. Logan
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  17. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil...
    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I pruned hard back last winter
    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I...
    Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil...
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  18. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
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  19. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Are you still on here Victoria ?
    Are you still on here Victoria ?
    Are you still on here Victoria ?
    Are you still on here Victoria ?
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  20. TheMadHedger

    Fruit Cages - can anyone please suggest a well made, robust cage?

    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or heavy snow (if that's appropriate) so stops damage...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
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