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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    So we do not need to be responsible for our own emotions, then? Interesting. You're quite happy to live in a society of so-called adults who have the emotional fragility of toddlers, who are never...
    So we do not need to be responsible for our own emotions, then? Interesting. You're quite happy to live in a society of so-called adults who have the emotional fragility of toddlers, who are never challenged and who never need to work on their emotional robustness. Got it.
    So we do not need to be responsible for our own emotions, then? Interesting. You're quite happy to live in a society of so-called adults who have the emotional fragility of toddlers, who are never challenged and who never need to work on their...
    So we do not need to be responsible for our own emotions, then? Interesting. You're quite happy to live in a society of so-called adults who have the emotional fragility of toddlers, who are never...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and...
    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and tubes of various hand creams on the upper shelf of the wardrobe.But, as my friends know of the...
    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and tubes of various hand creams on the upper shelf of...
    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    It's been cold and sunny here. The handyman finished the new fence and the repairs and gutters to the Summerhouse and fitted the water butt by lunch time.I've been packing my children's...
    It's been cold and sunny here. The handyman finished the new fence and the repairs and gutters to the Summerhouse and fitted the water butt by lunch time.I've been packing my children's groceries into 4 bags and ours into two bags. Most of it is now in the car. My suitcase to do tomorrow then...
    It's been cold and sunny here. The handyman finished the new fence and the repairs and gutters to the Summerhouse and fitted the water butt by lunch time.I've been packing my children's groceries into 4 bags and ours into two bags. Most of it...
    It's been cold and sunny here. The handyman finished the new fence and the repairs and gutters to the Summerhouse and fitted the water butt by lunch time.I've been packing my children's...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Very pretty ... is that your garden?Got to 14c and sunny for a while bur it soon clouded and felt chilly. It is 12c now.
    Very pretty ... is that your garden?Got to 14c and sunny for a while bur it soon clouded and felt chilly. It is 12c now.
    Very pretty ... is that your garden?Got to 14c and sunny for a while bur it soon clouded and felt chilly. It is 12c now.
    Very pretty ... is that your garden?Got to 14c and sunny for a while bur it soon clouded and felt chilly. It is 12c now.
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  5. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Mainly Brugmansia ...We have been very cold lately' 3/4c at night but warmer days.
    Mainly Brugmansia ...We have been very cold lately' 3/4c at night but warmer days.
    Mainly Brugmansia ...We have been very cold lately' 3/4c at night but warmer days.
    Mainly Brugmansia ...We have been very cold lately' 3/4c at night but warmer days.
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  6. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    What Sex Are They?ZIPLOC BAGS - male, because they hold everything in, but you can always see right through them.SHOE - male, because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging...
    What Sex Are They?ZIPLOC BAGS - male, because they hold everything in, but you can always see right through them.SHOE - male, because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging out.COPIER - female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm up.TYRE - male, because it goes...
    What Sex Are They?ZIPLOC BAGS - male, because they hold everything in, but you can always see right through them.SHOE - male, because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging out.COPIER - female, because once turned off, it takes a...
    What Sex Are They?ZIPLOC BAGS - male, because they hold everything in, but you can always see right through them.SHOE - male, because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging...
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

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