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  1. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
    Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
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  2. BB3

    A word to the wise

    I had a frantic experience with my nexus card. I was about to cross the border and discobvered it had slipped out of it's sleeve. I looked everywhere in the car. Pulled the seats all the way back...
    I had a frantic experience with my nexus card. I was about to cross the border and discobvered it had slipped out of it's sleeve. I looked everywhere in the car. Pulled the seats all the way back and forward. No sign of it. Panic made me frazzled and after making myself calm down, I laid across...
    I had a frantic experience with my nexus card. I was about to cross the border and discobvered it had slipped out of it's sleeve. I looked everywhere in the car. Pulled the seats all the way back and forward. No sign of it. Panic made me frazzled...
    I had a frantic experience with my nexus card. I was about to cross the border and discobvered it had slipped out of it's sleeve. I looked everywhere in the car. Pulled the seats all the way back...
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  3. Logan
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  4. Paul Norfolk

    Fern tree problem

    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
    conifers are bizzarely fickle in human cultivation, but in the wild can grow on rock :rolleyespink:
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good evening all.We had a smooth drive back today, not much traffic. There was a diversion because farmers were blocking the A10 motorway but it was short and the road wasn't busy. There was a...
    Good evening all.We had a smooth drive back today, not much traffic. There was a diversion because farmers were blocking the A10 motorway but it was short and the road wasn't busy. There was a load of manure, straw bales and huge tyres on the road.Cedric lit the fires while I unpacked the...
    Good evening all.We had a smooth drive back today, not much traffic. There was a diversion because farmers were blocking the A10 motorway but it was short and the road wasn't busy. There was a load of manure, straw bales and huge tyres on the...
    Good evening all.We had a smooth drive back today, not much traffic. There was a diversion because farmers were blocking the A10 motorway but it was short and the road wasn't busy. There was a...
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  6. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    This is scary, scary stuff:
    This is scary, scary stuff:
    This is scary, scary stuff:
    This is scary, scary stuff:
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I get my hind legs up too when it comes to bullies. People who are supposed to represent legal authority but try to use their position to boost their feeling of importance rather than just do...
    I get my hind legs up too when it comes to bullies. People who are supposed to represent legal authority but try to use their position to boost their feeling of importance rather than just do their job are my enemy.
    I get my hind legs up too when it comes to bullies. People who are supposed to represent legal authority but try to use their position to boost their feeling of importance rather than just do their job are my enemy.
    I get my hind legs up too when it comes to bullies. People who are supposed to represent legal authority but try to use their position to boost their feeling of importance rather than just do...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Thank you and I have no intention of going out tonight to test their ability to predict how it will feel! :biggrin:
    Thank you and I have no intention of going out tonight to test their ability to predict how it will feel! :biggrin:
    Thank you and I have no intention of going out tonight to test their ability to predict how it will feel! :biggrin:
    Thank you and I have no intention of going out tonight to test their ability to predict how it will feel! :biggrin:
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I have foxes around here, it quite noisy at night at the moment as they are mating now, they have dens in the allotments at the back of my garden, they often dig holes, I usually go round in the...
    I have foxes around here, it quite noisy at night at the moment as they are mating now, they have dens in the allotments at the back of my garden, they often dig holes, I usually go round in the mornings and firm down any holes they have dug. They also stink a bit marking their territory but I...
    I have foxes around here, it quite noisy at night at the moment as they are mating now, they have dens in the allotments at the back of my garden, they often dig holes, I usually go round in the mornings and firm down any holes they have...
    I have foxes around here, it quite noisy at night at the moment as they are mating now, they have dens in the allotments at the back of my garden, they often dig holes, I usually go round in the...
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  10. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    @Ergates It certainly does :heehee::heehee:
    @Ergates It certainly does :heehee::heehee:
    @Ergates It certainly does :heehee::heehee:
    @Ergates It certainly does :heehee::heehee:
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  11. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Some exotic plants taken today
    Some exotic plants taken today
    Some exotic plants taken today
    Some exotic plants taken today
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  12. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Some things still flowering as of today
    Some things still flowering as of today
    Some things still flowering as of today
    Some things still flowering as of today
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  13. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Well as its in an allotment and plenty of space (?) worth giving it a go as @Sogni verdi suggests.However it looks quiet a large plant so may be quiet old and it may not be giving such good...
    Well as its in an allotment and plenty of space (?) worth giving it a go as @Sogni verdi suggests.However it looks quiet a large plant so may be quiet old and it may not be giving such good crops as newer plants would. Also you are not going to get that much fruit from just one plant.The...
    Well as its in an allotment and plenty of space (?) worth giving it a go as @Sogni verdi suggests.However it looks quiet a large plant so may be quiet old and it may not be giving such good crops as newer plants would. Also you are not going...
    Well as its in an allotment and plenty of space (?) worth giving it a go as @Sogni verdi suggests.However it looks quiet a large plant so may be quiet old and it may not be giving such good...
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  14. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it :biggrin:.
    I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a...
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  15. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this year. I’ll buy them as long as available.
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this...
    We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so...
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  16. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
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  17. RoseBush

    To sow or not to sow....

    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
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  18. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
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  19. JWK
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  20. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
    Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys. :cat-kittyandsmiley::cat-kittyandsmiley:
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