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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post...
    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post which may be taken completely the wrong way by the receiver. I was never quite sure in what context...
    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post which may be taken completely the wrong way by the...
    From my own experience on the forum I think @CanadianLori does have a point re the ratings/emojis. Some are quite obvious but others not always so and I imagine it can be easy to "rate" a post...
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  2. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
    Very clever how on earth did you make the sweetie?
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Quite windy and plenty of rain, flood alerts issued and the rivers are all rising with a mix of rain and snow melt. 5 degrees with sleet forecast overnight, almost dark already, fires lit so cosy.
    Quite windy and plenty of rain, flood alerts issued and the rivers are all rising with a mix of rain and snow melt. 5 degrees with sleet forecast overnight, almost dark already, fires lit so cosy.
    Quite windy and plenty of rain, flood alerts issued and the rivers are all rising with a mix of rain and snow melt. 5 degrees with sleet forecast overnight, almost dark already, fires lit so cosy.
    Quite windy and plenty of rain, flood alerts issued and the rivers are all rising with a mix of rain and snow melt. 5 degrees with sleet forecast overnight, almost dark already, fires lit so cosy.
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  4. Jungle Jane

    Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?

    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
    Mystery solved. Thanks everyone :)
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  5. hailbopp

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

    Well I will have to get my thinking cap on and make up some totally believable!! “ porky pie:)
    Well I will have to get my thinking cap on and make up some totally believable!! “ porky pie:)
    Well I will have to get my thinking cap on and make up some totally believable!! “ porky pie:)
    Well I will have to get my thinking cap on and make up some totally believable!! “ porky pie:)
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  6. JWK
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep...
    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep well.I'd quite like to update our glass front door but alas it's still in good nick so not worth the...
    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep well.I'd quite like to update our glass front door but...
    Afternoon all, I'm afraid we slept in as well @Ladybird4 but didn't wake up until 9.15 am well after you! Think it must be the dark mornings but I also had strange dreams so didn't sleep...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in...
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in upstate New York.
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in upstate New York.
    This is one of the many deer that visit each evening, this one stopped to browse on the buds on one of the Witch Hazel trees. Offhand, I would say she is looking very well-fed for January in...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and...
    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and sticky a dozen barrowloads was enough for one session. Got home just before the rain came.
    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and sticky a dozen barrowloads was enough for one...
    At the Allotments, appart from picking salad leaves from greenhouse, no 1 task now is wheeling manure, otherwise known as shifting *hit. Even though I've covered the heap it's very heavy and...
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  10. JWK
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  11. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting...
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe :)
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe :)
    And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest :)I'm looking forward to tasting...
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  12. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
    My Shineybrids are, once again, the first to sprout. Wonderful!
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Logan
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport,...
    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport, spot the eyeballs and nostrils! I suspect the groundsmen have a standing instruction to check the ponds...
    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport, spot the eyeballs and nostrils! I suspect the...
    My experience of holidays in Florida was that virtually every body of water had an alligator in it! Kept the kids entertained on journeys on the freeway and waits in departures at the airport,...
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  17. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
    Homemade Lemon Cheesecake:
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  18. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
    This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
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  19. 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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  20. TheMadHedger

    Fruit Cages - can anyone please suggest a well made, robust cage?

    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or heavy snow (if that's appropriate) so stops damage...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or...
    I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically...
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    603
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