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  1. JWK
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  2. 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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  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. 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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  5. 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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  6. Victoria

    Tortoise

    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
    Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  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. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
    Fuchsia microphylla
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to...
    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to be honest.
    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to be honest.
    Don't Know @Michael Hewett I eat quite a lot of it so not sure why Tuna should contain mercury anymore than other fish. So many things you can't or shouldn't eat these days I ignore most of it to...
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  18. 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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  19. Logan
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  20. 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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