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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It's not just the building of more housing without also providing the necessary infrastructure here in the UK but also the fact that there is a limit to the space available overall. Brown field...
    It's not just the building of more housing without also providing the necessary infrastructure here in the UK but also the fact that there is a limit to the space available overall. Brown field sites can certainly be made use of but I gather that is often more expensive to convert to an...
    It's not just the building of more housing without also providing the necessary infrastructure here in the UK but also the fact that there is a limit to the space available overall. Brown field sites can certainly be made use of but I gather that...
    It's not just the building of more housing without also providing the necessary infrastructure here in the UK but also the fact that there is a limit to the space available overall. Brown field...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire

    Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday

    Often it's due to it missing the signal from the transmitter. Or the signal is being blocked by some structure before it gets to the clock, in which case an ordinary clock would work better in...
    Often it's due to it missing the signal from the transmitter. Or the signal is being blocked by some structure before it gets to the clock, in which case an ordinary clock would work better in that spot. In the UK the timing signals are sent from Anthorn, Cumbria. If it goes wrong again, try...
    Often it's due to it missing the signal from the transmitter. Or the signal is being blocked by some structure before it gets to the clock, in which case an ordinary clock would work better in that spot. In the UK the timing signals are sent from...
    Often it's due to it missing the signal from the transmitter. Or the signal is being blocked by some structure before it gets to the clock, in which case an ordinary clock would work better in...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
    Seems to be stopping here for a bit, unfortunately have a swimming pool outside my back door.:scratch:
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh wow @Allotment Boy! You deserve to be smug with that wonderful crop! They look fabulous!Where are your gin and tonic trees?? :)
    Oh wow @Allotment Boy! You deserve to be smug with that wonderful crop! They look fabulous!Where are your gin and tonic trees?? :)
    Oh wow @Allotment Boy! You deserve to be smug with that wonderful crop! They look fabulous!Where are your gin and tonic trees?? :)
    Oh wow @Allotment Boy! You deserve to be smug with that wonderful crop! They look fabulous!Where are your gin and tonic trees?? :)
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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as long as they did their full hours. The Netherlands...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people to compress their working hours into 4 days as...
    No noisy foxes or hedgehogs here which is a surprise to me as we're in the countryside. I do see one or other occasionally but on their own and quiet.@gks in 1922 Belgium voted to allow people...
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  6. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    @Michael Hewett , do not fear. Our admin team will line the techincal people up by the hedge, advising them in a firm but friendly manner to get this sorted out now. The air will be thick with...
    @Michael Hewett , do not fear. Our admin team will line the techincal people up by the hedge, advising them in a firm but friendly manner to get this sorted out now. The air will be thick with "Yes Sir"s , "certainly, Sir"s, "won't happen again, Sir"s and so on.And the mob of us regulars will...
    @Michael Hewett , do not fear. Our admin team will line the techincal people up by the hedge, advising them in a firm but friendly manner to get this sorted out now. The air will be thick with "Yes Sir"s , "certainly, Sir"s, "won't happen again,...
    @Michael Hewett , do not fear. Our admin team will line the techincal people up by the hedge, advising them in a firm but friendly manner to get this sorted out now. The air will be thick with...
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  7. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
    @shiney when the sun does shine the dogwoods just light up. Wonderful shrubs for winter colour.
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  8. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera found out :noidea:I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is designed to work with Synology Surveillance...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera found out :noidea:I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.Well, the Garden Camera has Failed :wallbanging:I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.Maybe the Garden Camera...
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  9. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
    Walkies
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
    Potted on 10 trailing geranium cuttings and put them on the kitchen windowsill.
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  11. Logan
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  12. Penny_Forthem

    Growing strawberries in a raised bed

    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously I'd bought a pack of 3 different kinds, Florence,...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are smaller but sweeter and crop for longer. Previously...
    I've half answered your query Penny on the Wakey Wakey thread.At the moment I'm growing Mara des bois ones in pots in my lean to greeenhouse to keep away slugs, snails and woodlice. They are...
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  13. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or so.:roflol:
    Things that happen when you raid BM for reduced to clear- bulbs, end up with too many, and stuff them anywhere anyhow.Finish with placing behind the curtain and forget about them for a month or...
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    What is this Weed?

    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of lateral leaflets, plus a single, distinct, terminal...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side. There are typically 3 to 7 pairs (sometimes 5-15) of...
    Looks a match to me for Cardamine hirsuta.Structure and Shape: The leaves are pinnately compound, meaning they have a central stem (rachis) with multiple leaflets arranged on either side....
    20260213_145539.jpg CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 30-10-2024 16-01-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 16-04-2014 10-07-40.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 08-05-2008 12-37-51.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY  BITTERCRESS 02-05-2011 14-25-13.JPG CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA 08-05-2008 10-12-25.JPG
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  15. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
    It looks like it is on what we call a Monk's bench which we have linen in.. Ours in the Foyer which Munchkin likes to snooze on.
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  16. Nickoslesteros

    Moving a David Austin shrub rose

    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
    Thanks everyone. I think I've successfully moved it. Oddly it didn't have masses of roots. These Davjd Austin roses have resly struggled in my garden
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  17. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
    @GreenFingeredPete the £109 is 11" by 21" - mine is a standard 9*14 seed tray
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  18. JWK
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
    White Tailed Eagle seen flying high over the house this morning, looks like the male of the 'resident' pair as it only has one foot.
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  20. Plantminded
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    Plants which tolerate wet winters and dry summers

    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
    We went there a few years ago - my dream garden!
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