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  1. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Very well said. :thumbsup:Politeness to other members is a basic tenet of the forum.
    Very well said. :thumbsup:Politeness to other members is a basic tenet of the forum.
    Very well said. :thumbsup:Politeness to other members is a basic tenet of the forum.
    Very well said. :thumbsup:Politeness to other members is a basic tenet of the forum.
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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. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are...
    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are bubbling away now.
    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are bubbling away now.
    and.....@CanadianLori we also have the bonus of using the beetroot that infused for the wine for us to eat, either by stir fry the cut up pieces or cooking them in salted water. The demijons are...
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    5c out on the patio - no rain yet but due in the next hour with wind increasing 40 mph to 46 mh by tonight. Temperature forcast for 7c day and 7c overnight, jenny namaste
    5c out on the patio - no rain yet but due in the next hour with wind increasing 40 mph to 46 mh by tonight. Temperature forcast for 7c day and 7c overnight, jenny namaste
    5c out on the patio - no rain yet but due in the next hour with wind increasing 40 mph to 46 mh by tonight. Temperature forcast for 7c day and 7c overnight, jenny namaste
    5c out on the patio - no rain yet but due in the next hour with wind increasing 40 mph to 46 mh by tonight. Temperature forcast for 7c day and 7c overnight, jenny namaste
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  8. 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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  9. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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  10. 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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  11. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    I used to love tinned salmon but not anymore, I much prefer tinned Tuna these days. I do buy fresh salmon as well. Ben likes a tin of Tuna in spring water from time to time.
    I used to love tinned salmon but not anymore, I much prefer tinned Tuna these days. I do buy fresh salmon as well. Ben likes a tin of Tuna in spring water from time to time.
    I used to love tinned salmon but not anymore, I much prefer tinned Tuna these days. I do buy fresh salmon as well. Ben likes a tin of Tuna in spring water from time to time.
    I used to love tinned salmon but not anymore, I much prefer tinned Tuna these days. I do buy fresh salmon as well. Ben likes a tin of Tuna in spring water from time to time.
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  12. 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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  13. Logan
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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. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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