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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I’ve certainly considered donating my body to ‘science’. Along with fellow students, I benefited from someone having provided the cadaver we worked on in our anatomy classes. My younger siblings...
    I’ve certainly considered donating my body to ‘science’. Along with fellow students, I benefited from someone having provided the cadaver we worked on in our anatomy classes. My younger siblings were quite horrified at the idea, and had lots of questions when I got home from college in the...
    I’ve certainly considered donating my body to ‘science’. Along with fellow students, I benefited from someone having provided the cadaver we worked on in our anatomy classes. My younger siblings were quite horrified at the idea, and had lots of...
    I’ve certainly considered donating my body to ‘science’. Along with fellow students, I benefited from someone having provided the cadaver we worked on in our anatomy classes. My younger siblings...
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  2. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta thus year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta thus year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta thus year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta thus year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
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  3. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
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  5. Tidemark

    Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?

    We have had several Kärcher pressure washers over the years and have been more or less happy with them. The only problem has been the little nozzles on the circular head which break easily when...
    We have had several Kärcher pressure washers over the years and have been more or less happy with them. The only problem has been the little nozzles on the circular head which break easily when they get hot by a flying pebble. Getting spares can be a bore because you buy a pack of about ten...
    We have had several Kärcher pressure washers over the years and have been more or less happy with them. The only problem has been the little nozzles on the circular head which break easily when they get hot by a flying pebble. Getting spares can...
    We have had several Kärcher pressure washers over the years and have been more or less happy with them. The only problem has been the little nozzles on the circular head which break easily when...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I had a lovely day out. Visited a friend and had a mooch around Sherborne, what an interesting little town. It was gloriously sunny, and we had a very enjoyable walk with her dog, and a good catch...
    I had a lovely day out. Visited a friend and had a mooch around Sherborne, what an interesting little town. It was gloriously sunny, and we had a very enjoyable walk with her dog, and a good catch up. Sadly the trip home was marred by the train being half an hour late. By the time we had stopped...
    I had a lovely day out. Visited a friend and had a mooch around Sherborne, what an interesting little town. It was gloriously sunny, and we had a very enjoyable walk with her dog, and a good catch up. Sadly the trip home was marred by the train...
    I had a lovely day out. Visited a friend and had a mooch around Sherborne, what an interesting little town. It was gloriously sunny, and we had a very enjoyable walk with her dog, and a good catch...
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Am I being overly sensitive here? Just seen a pizza advert using a hedgehog, who's just woken from hibernation and wants a Dom*n* o o Do you think that a) unkind to hedgehogs? b) downright...
    Am I being overly sensitive here? Just seen a pizza advert using a hedgehog, who's just woken from hibernation and wants a Dom*n* o o Do you think that a) unkind to hedgehogs? b) downright stoopid? c) somebody will think to feed the cute hog a pizza?Honestly, who dreams up this stuff? A city...
    Am I being overly sensitive here? Just seen a pizza advert using a hedgehog, who's just woken from hibernation and wants a Dom*n* o o Do you think that a) unkind to hedgehogs? b) downright stoopid? c) somebody will think to feed the cute hog a...
    Am I being overly sensitive here? Just seen a pizza advert using a hedgehog, who's just woken from hibernation and wants a Dom*n* o o Do you think that a) unkind to hedgehogs? b) downright...
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  8. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Choggia beetroot is lovely sliced very thinly in salads and is pretty.I like to grow cavolo nero which I find better than the kalettes I tried in my Belgian garden. We've been here just over 9...
    Choggia beetroot is lovely sliced very thinly in salads and is pretty.I like to grow cavolo nero which I find better than the kalettes I tried in my Belgian garden. We've been here just over 9 years so that's at least 10 to 12 years ago.I'm trying elephant garlic this year as normal garlic...
    Choggia beetroot is lovely sliced very thinly in salads and is pretty.I like to grow cavolo nero which I find better than the kalettes I tried in my Belgian garden. We've been here just over 9 years so that's at least 10 to 12 years ago.I'm...
    Choggia beetroot is lovely sliced very thinly in salads and is pretty.I like to grow cavolo nero which I find better than the kalettes I tried in my Belgian garden. We've been here just over 9...
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  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Dewi in the garden today ...You can see where his left hind leg is missing ... That's where Bella is buried :frown: Strange how Dewi likes to lie there, he lies there for ages, and there are...
    Dewi in the garden today ...You can see where his left hind leg is missing ... That's where Bella is buried :frown: Strange how Dewi likes to lie there, he lies there for ages, and there are plenty of other places where he could lie but he likes this place best.
    Dewi in the garden today ...You can see where his left hind leg is missing ... That's where Bella is buried :frown: Strange how Dewi likes to lie there, he lies there for ages, and there are plenty of other places where he could lie but he likes...
    Dewi in the garden today ...You can see where his left hind leg is missing ... That's where Bella is buried :frown: Strange how Dewi likes to lie there, he lies there for ages, and there are...
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
    It has been the sunniest day for three days short of five months. :rolleyespink:
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a...
    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a kitten.The scratches were rather spectacular :biggrin:
    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a kitten.The scratches were rather spectacular :biggrin:
    We are slightly mad, aren't we :biggrin:Last year after clearing the brambles from in- and outside the greenhouse I had to explain at work that a) I'm OK, really, I'm fine, and b) no, I don't have a...
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  12. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
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  13. shiney
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  14. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  15. Logan
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  16. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
    Think I may have found it!! Adromischus halesowensis
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  17. Adam I
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    Showy natives

    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
    Lovely examples! We have big patches of meadowsweet under the powerlines here, id forgotten about that.
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  18. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is the link if anyone is interested.
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing something wrong in trying to post the pic so here is...
    I'm trying out these from Lee Valley - just to see if they do draw moisture as needed.They are only $2.50 per above unit. So 1.5 of your pounds. I bought 5 just to experiment.I'm doing...
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  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than the fruit, as you get the gold and crimson together! :blue thumb:
    Ah ha! Often gold refers to yellow leaves, but I could see that one has lovely greenery. (I am not a fan of yellow foliage in general.) The name referring to the stamens makes more sense than...
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  20. Adam1303

    What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here :biggrin:.
    I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants...
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