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  1. 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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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Just had a nice hour in the sun out front (did not see little Turtle). It is 13.5c now and was too hot with a lightweight cardi).
    Just had a nice hour in the sun out front (did not see little Turtle). It is 13.5c now and was too hot with a lightweight cardi).
    Just had a nice hour in the sun out front (did not see little Turtle). It is 13.5c now and was too hot with a lightweight cardi).
    Just had a nice hour in the sun out front (did not see little Turtle). It is 13.5c now and was too hot with a lightweight cardi).
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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  6. 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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  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning (just!) all!It was 10.1C at 8am, a bit of a change from the frosty weather we've been having. Feels cold though, thanks to a bit of rain and some wind. However, there's a daffodil...
    Good morning (just!) all!It was 10.1C at 8am, a bit of a change from the frosty weather we've been having. Feels cold though, thanks to a bit of rain and some wind. However, there's a daffodil just opening next to the church path, which is definitely cheering - as is the arrival on Friday of...
    Good morning (just!) all!It was 10.1C at 8am, a bit of a change from the frosty weather we've been having. Feels cold though, thanks to a bit of rain and some wind. However, there's a daffodil just opening next to the church path, which is...
    Good morning (just!) all!It was 10.1C at 8am, a bit of a change from the frosty weather we've been having. Feels cold though, thanks to a bit of rain and some wind. However, there's a daffodil...
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    At least EM didn't put himself in a bikini - be grateful for small mercies :gaah:
    At least EM didn't put himself in a bikini - be grateful for small mercies :gaah:
    At least EM didn't put himself in a bikini - be grateful for small mercies :gaah:
    At least EM didn't put himself in a bikini - be grateful for small mercies :gaah:
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  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    I am the opposite to that, love fresh salmon but hate tinned. I used to buy it for Bella who enjoyed it but didn't like the fresh !
    I am the opposite to that, love fresh salmon but hate tinned. I used to buy it for Bella who enjoyed it but didn't like the fresh !
    I am the opposite to that, love fresh salmon but hate tinned. I used to buy it for Bella who enjoyed it but didn't like the fresh !
    I am the opposite to that, love fresh salmon but hate tinned. I used to buy it for Bella who enjoyed it but didn't like the fresh !
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  10. 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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  11. Logan
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  12. 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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  13. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
    how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ? :)
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Bear

    COFEA arabica

    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now...
    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three will probably be fine once established. In fact,...
    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three...
    If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now...
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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Yes.........a big thank you to all "jokers" on here. Always good for a laugh in an increasingly divisive world.
    Yes.........a big thank you to all "jokers" on here. Always good for a laugh in an increasingly divisive world.
    Yes.........a big thank you to all "jokers" on here. Always good for a laugh in an increasingly divisive world.
    Yes.........a big thank you to all "jokers" on here. Always good for a laugh in an increasingly divisive world.
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  20. 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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