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  1. JWK
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  2. 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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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It is very, very difficult indeed. The world is currently in a place that is so volatile, and frankly so unpleasant, that people are virtually guaranteed to want to discuss it. Whether it be at...
    It is very, very difficult indeed. The world is currently in a place that is so volatile, and frankly so unpleasant, that people are virtually guaranteed to want to discuss it. Whether it be at work, in the pub, with family or with friends, events are such that they will surface as a topic of...
    It is very, very difficult indeed. The world is currently in a place that is so volatile, and frankly so unpleasant, that people are virtually guaranteed to want to discuss it. Whether it be at work, in the pub, with family or with friends,...
    It is very, very difficult indeed. The world is currently in a place that is so volatile, and frankly so unpleasant, that people are virtually guaranteed to want to discuss it. Whether it be at...
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @floralies your plumber sounds a liability! I have had great fun this morning with a 'design your front door' app from one of the door companies They all do them, but this was the easiest to...
    @floralies your plumber sounds a liability! I have had great fun this morning with a 'design your front door' app from one of the door companies They all do them, but this was the easiest to use. A lot of people round here have gone 'anthracite contemporary', with sleek bar handles, but like...
    @floralies your plumber sounds a liability! I have had great fun this morning with a 'design your front door' app from one of the door companies They all do them, but this was the easiest to use. A lot of people round here have gone...
    @floralies your plumber sounds a liability! I have had great fun this morning with a 'design your front door' app from one of the door companies They all do them, but this was the easiest to...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Not so dissimilar to many of the American golf courses. Manicured to within an inch of their lives. I always enjoy when we have fierce weather during The Open and rough has been allowed to grow...
    Not so dissimilar to many of the American golf courses. Manicured to within an inch of their lives. I always enjoy when we have fierce weather during The Open and rough has been allowed to grow waist high. Most of the time the golf the pros play is a totally different game to what I used to play...
    Not so dissimilar to many of the American golf courses. Manicured to within an inch of their lives. I always enjoy when we have fierce weather during The Open and rough has been allowed to grow waist high. Most of the time the golf the pros play...
    Not so dissimilar to many of the American golf courses. Manicured to within an inch of their lives. I always enjoy when we have fierce weather during The Open and rough has been allowed to grow...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. JWK
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  14. 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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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they...
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they shouldn't suffer from wind rock now.
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they shouldn't suffer from wind rock now.
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they...
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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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