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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I am consigning Esther and Nikolaos to my ignore box. My life is too short and too precious to read any more.
    I am consigning Esther and Nikolaos to my ignore box. My life is too short and too precious to read any more.
    I am consigning Esther and Nikolaos to my ignore box. My life is too short and too precious to read any more.
    I am consigning Esther and Nikolaos to my ignore box. My life is too short and too precious to read any more.
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
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  3. Victoria

    Tortoise

    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
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  4. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Yes. I am posting in various places. :imphrt:Vxx
    Yes. I am posting in various places. :imphrt:Vxx
    Yes. I am posting in various places. :imphrt:Vxx
    Yes. I am posting in various places. :imphrt:Vxx
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Mostly cloudy and 4c, down to 1c now, sky looks like it's clearing just on cue for a really cold night.
    Mostly cloudy and 4c, down to 1c now, sky looks like it's clearing just on cue for a really cold night.
    Mostly cloudy and 4c, down to 1c now, sky looks like it's clearing just on cue for a really cold night.
    Mostly cloudy and 4c, down to 1c now, sky looks like it's clearing just on cue for a really cold night.
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have gangs of sparrows sudden descend on the feeder, lots of noise, and then suddenly gone, gold finches as well, not many bluetits.
    I have gangs of sparrows sudden descend on the feeder, lots of noise, and then suddenly gone, gold finches as well, not many bluetits.
    I have gangs of sparrows sudden descend on the feeder, lots of noise, and then suddenly gone, gold finches as well, not many bluetits.
    I have gangs of sparrows sudden descend on the feeder, lots of noise, and then suddenly gone, gold finches as well, not many bluetits.
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the...
    Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the last two are full up they get taken outside and deposited into their bigger cousins outside the...
    Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the last two are full up they get taken outside and...
    Isn't daft that there are different recycling methods all round the country?I keep a small green compost bin, a small food waste bin and non-recycling stuff bin under the kitchen sink. When the...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
    Just cut down all the frosted Hedychium stems, looking a lot tidier now, sometimes you need a good frost to prompt a good tidy up.
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  9. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time...
    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time served.I dont watch it much now days so I dont really know anything much about any of them or even...
    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time served.I dont watch it much now days so I dont...
    As far as I know being an apprentice is how you became formally qualified:scratch:, I dont know how they do it these days then, apprentices always have to do exams or in the case of a 100 years ago, time...
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  10. hailbopp

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

    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Logan
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  19. 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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  20. 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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