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

    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was...
    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was raining all day.
    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was raining all day.
    Breezy here, much milder than of late, with sunny intervals and a few short light showers. It feels almost spring-like. Yesterday's rain only amounted to 5 mm even though it seemed like it was...
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though...
    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though this sitting around doing next to nothing is costing me a fortune :rolleyespink: .
    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though this sitting around doing next to nothing is...
    Its been very quiet in the garden this past week, although we missed most of the poor weather its been cold with hard frost but its not been to bad . I've been on far to many seed website though...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the...
    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the shortbread I just had with my cuppa! I’m feeling a bit stronger in general but a way off working as...
    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the shortbread I just had with my cuppa! I’m feeling a...
    Afternoon all.I’ve done my walk - slightly longer today as the rain (eventually) held off. I haven’t done the stepper yet today though - might do that a bit later as I’ll need to burn off the...
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  6. bluegeranium

    Repotting Hyacinth Bulbs?

    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems...
    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems a shame when decent bulbs are discarded after their first flowering. A lady who looks after the...
    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems a shame when decent bulbs are discarded after...
    Those bulbs have been forced so let them flower and enjoy them. Pot on when finished - either singly or together in a larger container - feed and they should flower again next year. Always seems...
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the...
    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the sofa arm ...
    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the sofa arm ...
    Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the...
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Finally succombed to the inevitable and have agreed to have a "smart" meter fitted for the electric supply. The constant phone calls and letters and emails over the last 3 years were just getting...
    Finally succombed to the inevitable and have agreed to have a "smart" meter fitted for the electric supply. The constant phone calls and letters and emails over the last 3 years were just getting too much to deal with. For all their constant haranguing, they can't fit it for another month :rolleyespink:
    Finally succombed to the inevitable and have agreed to have a "smart" meter fitted for the electric supply. The constant phone calls and letters and emails over the last 3 years were just getting too much to deal with. For all their constant...
    Finally succombed to the inevitable and have agreed to have a "smart" meter fitted for the electric supply. The constant phone calls and letters and emails over the last 3 years were just getting...
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  10. JWK
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  11. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply....
    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply. Just been looking at holidays the prices have shot through the roof abroad, did you have a nice Xmas...
    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply. Just been looking at holidays the prices have shot...
    Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago :sad:, miss her deeply....
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  12. 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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  13. Dorset-Tim

    Umbrella Tree Looking for a new Home

    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
    Tanks Pete8, will give it a try
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  14. burnie

    Broad band provider?

    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob,...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob, so the actual connecion no different, but its just as you say a fixed price for the contract term,...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob, so the actual connecion no different, but its just...
    Yes, just a bit too late.....:)Signed up to Toob just last week and getting switched over from Vodafone at the end of the month.The backbone is City Fibre so even Vodafone piggy back like Toob,...
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  15. JWK
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  16. ricky101

    Silver Birch

    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
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  17. Victoria
    Like x 7

    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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  18. Logan
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    The winter thrushes were here yesterday and today no sign. The blackbirds are in small numbers again but the blue/great/longtail tits are increasing each day. Have to fill the feeders every day....
    The winter thrushes were here yesterday and today no sign. The blackbirds are in small numbers again but the blue/great/longtail tits are increasing each day. Have to fill the feeders every day. Then while getting lunch ready happened to look out the kitchen window to a bamboo screen fence and...
    The winter thrushes were here yesterday and today no sign. The blackbirds are in small numbers again but the blue/great/longtail tits are increasing each day. Have to fill the feeders every day. Then while getting lunch ready happened to look out...
    The winter thrushes were here yesterday and today no sign. The blackbirds are in small numbers again but the blue/great/longtail tits are increasing each day. Have to fill the feeders every day....
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  20. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
    @AnniD Thanks for starting the new thread. I've now closed this old one and made the new one a 'Sticky'.
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