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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. 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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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have...
    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have another in France. We'll be with my sister for one night and in a hotel in France for another night....
    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have another in France. We'll be with my sister for one...
    Good morning all.That made me laugh @Ladybird4 - you slept in. It isn't 8am yet and you are still the first here!I won't be taking my pillow as it's my English one that stays here. I have...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. :hate-shocked: That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine! :biggrin:
    Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. :hate-shocked: That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine! :biggrin:
    Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. :hate-shocked: That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine! :biggrin:
    Meanwhile, Elon Musk has apparently posted a picture of Starmer in a bikini. :hate-shocked: That is a headline I am not clicking. Once seen, never erased, I imagine! :biggrin:
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  5. 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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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and...
    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and tubes of various hand creams on the upper shelf of the wardrobe.But, as my friends know of the...
    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and tubes of various hand creams on the upper shelf of...
    Handcream crisis hit!At least female gardeners are targeted with commercial "gifts for gardeners"- ploy meaning that every Christmas adds to the row of cottage garden theme- decorated pots and...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Currently 3c. It will be wet and mild and 10c by later on today. We'll see when the hard ice and snow disappears and once again we can walk and drive up the road without slipping. Quite breezy.
    Currently 3c. It will be wet and mild and 10c by later on today. We'll see when the hard ice and snow disappears and once again we can walk and drive up the road without slipping. Quite breezy.
    Currently 3c. It will be wet and mild and 10c by later on today. We'll see when the hard ice and snow disappears and once again we can walk and drive up the road without slipping. Quite breezy.
    Currently 3c. It will be wet and mild and 10c by later on today. We'll see when the hard ice and snow disappears and once again we can walk and drive up the road without slipping. Quite breezy.
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  8. JWK
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
    A (in Germany) famous football club manager once said, “when the snow melts, the s..t comes to light”. Very philosophical but here in its real sense :)
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  10. Victoria

    Tortoise

    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
    What people didn't appreciate when they bought their cute little 50p sized terrapins was that they could grow to the size of a dinner plate.
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  11. 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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  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??

    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste. After straining off the juice to use for the wine,...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste....
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
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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

    @Simone in Wiltshire Darling pretty little girls and you gave them a safe, happy home. It is always sad when they leave us and leave a big ole in our heart. :cat-kittyandsmiley:I don't like fresh salmon, but...
    @Simone in Wiltshire Darling pretty little girls and you gave them a safe, happy home. It is always sad when they leave us and leave a big ole in our heart. :cat-kittyandsmiley:I don't like fresh salmon, but love tinned! :rolleyespink:
    @Simone in Wiltshire Darling pretty little girls and you gave them a safe, happy home. It is always sad when they leave us and leave a big ole in our heart. :cat-kittyandsmiley:I don't like fresh salmon, but love tinned! :rolleyespink:
    @Simone in Wiltshire Darling pretty little girls and you gave them a safe, happy home. It is always sad when they leave us and leave a big ole in our heart. :cat-kittyandsmiley:I don't like fresh salmon, but...
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  18. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    That’s a wow from me
    That’s a wow from me
    That’s a wow from me
    That’s a wow from me
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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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