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  1. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    The orchid season has started, well almost! Early Spider rosettes, Durlston Country Park near Swanage.
    The orchid season has started, well almost! Early Spider rosettes, Durlston Country Park near Swanage.
    The orchid season has started, well almost! Early Spider rosettes, Durlston Country Park near Swanage.
    The orchid season has started, well almost! Early Spider rosettes, Durlston Country Park near Swanage.
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That's interesting @Plantminded . I know of someone who is with a different electric supplier to mine who gets free electric on a Sunday when they changed to a smart meter. However, the one thing...
    That's interesting @Plantminded . I know of someone who is with a different electric supplier to mine who gets free electric on a Sunday when they changed to a smart meter. However, the one thing my electric supplier hasn't mentioned ( other than pages of rules, regs, conditions ) is the...
    That's interesting @Plantminded . I know of someone who is with a different electric supplier to mine who gets free electric on a Sunday when they changed to a smart meter. However, the one thing my electric supplier hasn't mentioned ( other...
    That's interesting @Plantminded . I know of someone who is with a different electric supplier to mine who gets free electric on a Sunday when they changed to a smart meter. However, the one thing...
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  3. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
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  4. Logan

    programmes to watch

    The books are excellent indeed! I have read the whole series, plus 3 out of 4 of the short stories, plus a couple of other novels that use some of the same characters or dovetail in other ways....
    The books are excellent indeed! I have read the whole series, plus 3 out of 4 of the short stories, plus a couple of other novels that use some of the same characters or dovetail in other ways.I got a dvd of the Apple shows on ebay from Malaysia (as it is not available to purchase here), but...
    The books are excellent indeed! I have read the whole series, plus 3 out of 4 of the short stories, plus a couple of other novels that use some of the same characters or dovetail in other ways.I got a dvd of the Apple shows on ebay from...
    The books are excellent indeed! I have read the whole series, plus 3 out of 4 of the short stories, plus a couple of other novels that use some of the same characters or dovetail in other ways....
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of...
    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of you moving.. jenny namaste
    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of you moving.. jenny namaste
    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was...
    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was raining all day.
    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was raining all day.
    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was...
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the...
    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the shortbread I just had with my cuppa! I’m feeling a bit stronger in general but a way off working as...
    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the shortbread I just had with my cuppa! I’m feeling a...
    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the...
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  8. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though...
    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though this sitting around doing next to nothing is costing me a fortune :rolleyespink: .
    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though this sitting around doing next to nothing is...
    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though...
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  9. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
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  10. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
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  11. Logan
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  12. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    New Year, slightly late new start .This Friday at 8pm, a new 3 part series from Monty Don.Part 1"Monty Don travels along the Rhine, one of Europe’s most important rivers, beginning at its...
    New Year, slightly late new start .This Friday at 8pm, a new 3 part series from Monty Don.Part 1"Monty Don travels along the Rhine, one of Europe’s most important rivers, beginning at its source high up in the Alps and crossing four countries tracing the importance of history and culture...
    New Year, slightly late new start .This Friday at 8pm, a new 3 part series from Monty Don.Part 1"Monty Don travels along the Rhine, one of Europe’s most important rivers, beginning at its source high up in the Alps and crossing four...
    New Year, slightly late new start .This Friday at 8pm, a new 3 part series from Monty Don.Part 1"Monty Don travels along the Rhine, one of Europe’s most important rivers, beginning at its...
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  13. JWK
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  14. JWK
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  15. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple...
    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple times over that evening. As I've observed before, they run down the wood to the pond, where the bird...
    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple times over that evening. As I've observed before,...
    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple...
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the...
    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the sofa arm ...
    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the sofa arm ...
    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the...
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  18. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply....
    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply. Just been looking at holidays the prices have shot through the roof abroad, did you have a nice Xmas...
    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply. Just been looking at holidays the prices have shot...
    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply....
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  19. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike -...
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike - straight across the garden with no hesitation or diversions.
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike - straight across the garden with no hesitation or...
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike -...
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  20. burnie

    Broad band provider?

    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob,...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob, so the actual connecion no different, but its just as you say a fixed price for the contract term,...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob, so the actual connecion no different, but its just...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob,...
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