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  1. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
    Could do but the Admin never know what they are doing anyway! :nonofinger: :roflol:
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We are not allowed to make an appointment in any other way than an E-Consult, on- line. Pointless to walk into surgery as you get turned away. An appointment is a rare as hens teeth. Even picking...
    We are not allowed to make an appointment in any other way than an E-Consult, on- line. Pointless to walk into surgery as you get turned away. An appointment is a rare as hens teeth. Even picking up the phone is tedious as the queue is either too long to get connected or you end up at the very...
    We are not allowed to make an appointment in any other way than an E-Consult, on- line. Pointless to walk into surgery as you get turned away. An appointment is a rare as hens teeth. Even picking up the phone is tedious as the queue is either...
    We are not allowed to make an appointment in any other way than an E-Consult, on- line. Pointless to walk into surgery as you get turned away. An appointment is a rare as hens teeth. Even picking...
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  3. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new...
    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new canteen!When we moved here two years ago there was a lone cock pheasant who we named Billy (no...
    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new canteen!When we moved here two years ago there was...
    You'll be lucky. If they've moved away from the feeders on the shoot there's a good chance they're in for the long haul. The feeding will stop with the shooting, your wallflowers are like a new...
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  4. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @strongylodon thank you but no dry days here, just flood warnings. Keep you photos coming.
    @strongylodon thank you but no dry days here, just flood warnings. Keep you photos coming.
    @strongylodon thank you but no dry days here, just flood warnings. Keep you photos coming.
    @strongylodon thank you but no dry days here, just flood warnings. Keep you photos coming.
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a...
    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a hedgehog-sized hole where there was evidence a hog had been climbing through a broken pallet. The builders were...
    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a hedgehog-sized hole where there was evidence a hog had been...
    When we moved in here, part of the wall between us and the farming neighbours had been demolished by cattle & replaced temporarily with pallets. We had it rebuilt, but incorporated a...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thanks @Busy-Lizzie, I might try pruning the osmanthus first - it really is getting too big for its boots and I didn't get round to it last year.This LWP rose was only planted to balance out the...
    Thanks @Busy-Lizzie, I might try pruning the osmanthus first - it really is getting too big for its boots and I didn't get round to it last year.This LWP rose was only planted to balance out the first on the other side of the Osmanthus. My beloved cat's ashes are beneath it (he was a small...
    Thanks @Busy-Lizzie, I might try pruning the osmanthus first - it really is getting too big for its boots and I didn't get round to it last year.This LWP rose was only planted to balance out the first on the other side of the Osmanthus. My...
    Thanks @Busy-Lizzie, I might try pruning the osmanthus first - it really is getting too big for its boots and I didn't get round to it last year.This LWP rose was only planted to balance out the...
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  7. Jblakes

    Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.

    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
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  8. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
    We used to call fridays 'Poets' day........P*** Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable...
    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable tomorrow again.
    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable tomorrow again.
    After a dull and windy morning the sun suddenly came out at lunchtime and cheered us up. So we went out in the car and it tipped it with rain. Very variable.7c for most of the night.Variable...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
    This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
    This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
    This Squirrel had just dug beech mast from a cache it must have buried in the Autumn.
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
    Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
    Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
    Right, I didn't realise that, thanks, not seen it today.
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  12. BB3

    Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.

    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked a crab apple. I don't really want to fight nature...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
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  13. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
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  14. nightofjoy

    Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.

    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you like/dislike. The garden may look fabulous come...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and see what looks good, what thrives and what you...
    Welcome @nightofjoy:sign0016:How exiting to have a new garden. You’ll have so much help and inspiration on here.May I suggest that you wait until all the plants come to life this Spring/Summer and...
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  15. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to underdamp in terms of damage; moulds act quickly to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do not do well if then buried. Overdamp is equal to...
    Think it has to be said that one needs to be punctilious in checking them at least twice daily and to be equpped and available to plant on to the next stage without delay.Seedlings once green do...
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  16. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also depends on whether the remaining ballast, sand and...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on Monday and all of us can discuss it.It also...
    I'm think of doing that but making the low step all the way across the front of the greenhouse Where we should be able to walk across it from either end or from the front. Simon will be here on...
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  17. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
    Thank you, it's extremely helpful, the only thing I can't decide - to plant in a shadier spot or a full sun... I got it today.
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  18. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left unmolested although well laden with apples.It warranted...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was fascinated to note that a solitary tree was left...
    Indeed, also along the link road before Jnction 4a M3 from Farnborough . These are regularly harvested by members of the Nepalese community as observed on several occasions. However I was...
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  19. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one of the gardeners to spread around the roses (after...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run behind with a bucket then pass the content to one...
    Given Charlies concern for the environment I though he would travel in a horse drawn carriage, or isn't horse poop considered to be environmentally friendly? Surely one of his flunkies could run...
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  20. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
    It's in fits and starts here, sometimes ok but other times v e r y ... s l o w :frown:
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