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  1. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
    PM for you Flumpy :)
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  2. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
    My funny refers to the chocolate comment and the money's worth one. :biggrin: Obviously the topic of nerve agents is not chuckle-worthy.
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  3. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of...
    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of you moving.. jenny namaste
    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of you moving.. jenny namaste
    Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of...
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  4. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
    @Fof ours aren't even showing buds! Lovely to see yours in such gorgeous colour.
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  5. 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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  6. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple...
    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple times over that evening. As I've observed before, they run down the wood to the pond, where the bird...
    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple times over that evening. As I've observed before,...
    8th January 2026The trailcam caught two mice together in the last hour of the 8th of January. It's usually just one mouse caught at a time, but this time, two mice were seen together multiple...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
    That looks lovely!!
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  8. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike -...
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike - straight across the garden with no hesitation or diversions.
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike - straight across the garden with no hesitation or...
    I was looking idly at the rain out of an upper floor window an hour ago when I saw two beautiful foxes cross the garden from right to left in single file. They seemed unhurried but businesslike -...
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  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. 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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  15. 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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  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. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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    7
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    637
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