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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I have always been against feeding birds If we leave the flowers as they are, there should be enough seeds on the ground. I can see in later Autum/Winter how the birds ate through my Eccinacea...
    I have always been against feeding birds If we leave the flowers as they are, there should be enough seeds on the ground. I can see in later Autum/Winter how the birds ate through my Eccinacea plants etc.@AnniD That's exactly what I feel. It's not me that has lost interest, but it is...
    I have always been against feeding birds If we leave the flowers as they are, there should be enough seeds on the ground. I can see in later Autum/Winter how the birds ate through my Eccinacea plants etc.@AnniD That's exactly what I feel....
    I have always been against feeding birds If we leave the flowers as they are, there should be enough seeds on the ground. I can see in later Autum/Winter how the birds ate through my Eccinacea...
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    There is absolutely NO comparison with here. We have roughly 3000 ours of sun each year.The panels and inverter cost 800 Euros and generated 300 Euros the first six months and we went "live"...
    There is absolutely NO comparison with here. We have roughly 3000 ours of sun each year.The panels and inverter cost 800 Euros and generated 300 Euros the first six months and we went "live" the first july 2025. Jim did all the installation.
    There is absolutely NO comparison with here. We have roughly 3000 ours of sun each year.The panels and inverter cost 800 Euros and generated 300 Euros the first six months and we went "live" the first july 2025. Jim did all the installation.
    There is absolutely NO comparison with here. We have roughly 3000 ours of sun each year.The panels and inverter cost 800 Euros and generated 300 Euros the first six months and we went "live"...
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  3. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Partially cloudy now..rain forcast for later this afternon , Jenny namaste
    Partially cloudy now..rain forcast for later this afternon , Jenny namaste
    Partially cloudy now..rain forcast for later this afternon , Jenny namaste
    Partially cloudy now..rain forcast for later this afternon , Jenny namaste
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  5. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    It looks beautiful @Plantminded
    It looks beautiful @Plantminded
    It looks beautiful @Plantminded
    It looks beautiful @Plantminded
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  6. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this year. I’ll buy them as long as available.
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this...
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
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  7. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning all, cold and very frosty this morning so OH has gone to fetch the paper by himself, I'm very wary of icy roads/pavements.Glad the cold is better @Ergates, enjoy your breakfast at the...
    Morning all, cold and very frosty this morning so OH has gone to fetch the paper by himself, I'm very wary of icy roads/pavements.Glad the cold is better @Ergates, enjoy your breakfast at the Donkey Sanctuary.Those pictures are stunning @Liriodendron, you are so lucky to have such a...
    Morning all, cold and very frosty this morning so OH has gone to fetch the paper by himself, I'm very wary of icy roads/pavements.Glad the cold is better @Ergates, enjoy your breakfast at the Donkey Sanctuary.Those pictures are stunning...
    Morning all, cold and very frosty this morning so OH has gone to fetch the paper by himself, I'm very wary of icy roads/pavements.Glad the cold is better @Ergates, enjoy your breakfast at the...
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  9. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    No matter how stupid you feel;Remember --- Little Red Riding Hood couldn't figure out that a talking Wolf wasn't her Grandmother.
    No matter how stupid you feel;Remember --- Little Red Riding Hood couldn't figure out that a talking Wolf wasn't her Grandmother.
    No matter how stupid you feel;Remember --- Little Red Riding Hood couldn't figure out that a talking Wolf wasn't her Grandmother.
    No matter how stupid you feel;Remember --- Little Red Riding Hood couldn't figure out that a talking Wolf wasn't her Grandmother.
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I did a bit of clearing of dead fallen stems - iris, poppy etc. I've left the gingers. It looks messy, but I want them to have any insulation going. Also managed to pull up lots of bitter cress...
    I did a bit of clearing of dead fallen stems - iris, poppy etc. I've left the gingers. It looks messy, but I want them to have any insulation going. Also managed to pull up lots of bitter cress (though there's plenty left!). Satisfying cutting back the old hellebore leaves to reveal the new...
    I did a bit of clearing of dead fallen stems - iris, poppy etc. I've left the gingers. It looks messy, but I want them to have any insulation going. Also managed to pull up lots of bitter cress (though there's plenty left!). Satisfying cutting...
    I did a bit of clearing of dead fallen stems - iris, poppy etc. I've left the gingers. It looks messy, but I want them to have any insulation going. Also managed to pull up lots of bitter cress...
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  11. RoseBush

    To sow or not to sow....

    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
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  12. Logan
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  13. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
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  14. JWK
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  15. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
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  16. hailbopp

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

    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the item is very familiar.there is currently no...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai porn, ai scams, gambling games, that story for the...
    i think we live in a new wild west era where scams, gambling, corruption, etc. are proliferating without opposition on an incredible scale. half the adverts i get on youtube are about crypto, ai...
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  17. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
    @strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.
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  18. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got...
    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got off at Herford. The whole journey was fascinating, but especially along the Rhine with vineyards on...
    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got off at Herford. The whole journey was...
    Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got...
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  19. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
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  20. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    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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