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  1. Victoria

    Red Bull ... Energy Drinks

    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my hands busy. I like vegetables .. but the thought off...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well if he can get it out it would be a step in the right direction in opinion. Too many nanny's wringing their hands and relying on other countries, lets ban oil and gas exploration, we can...
    Well if he can get it out it would be a step in the right direction in opinion. Too many nanny's wringing their hands and relying on other countries, lets ban oil and gas exploration, we can always import it, its a much greener option.Trump is an idiot but you do have to wonder about some of...
    Well if he can get it out it would be a step in the right direction in opinion. Too many nanny's wringing their hands and relying on other countries, lets ban oil and gas exploration, we can always import it, its a much greener option.Trump is...
    Well if he can get it out it would be a step in the right direction in opinion. Too many nanny's wringing their hands and relying on other countries, lets ban oil and gas exploration, we can...
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  3. Tidemark

    Why not?

    All this talk of composting, I'm surprised no one has mentioned red wrigglers. Apparently Soldier flies are the first to arrive at a new dead body, whereby red wrigglers like their food high. Not...
    All this talk of composting, I'm surprised no one has mentioned red wrigglers. Apparently Soldier flies are the first to arrive at a new dead body, whereby red wrigglers like their food high. Not a pretty thought.This business with us having new plastic containers for food scraps, we've been...
    All this talk of composting, I'm surprised no one has mentioned red wrigglers. Apparently Soldier flies are the first to arrive at a new dead body, whereby red wrigglers like their food high. Not a pretty thought.This business with us having...
    All this talk of composting, I'm surprised no one has mentioned red wrigglers. Apparently Soldier flies are the first to arrive at a new dead body, whereby red wrigglers like their food high. Not...
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  4. JWK
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)...
    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)They take a lot of space! The grass itself is 1 meter long.
    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)They take a lot of space! The grass itself is 1 meter...
    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)...
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We are well provisioned, having been to Aldi, farm shop and Tesco for petrol. No queues. Farm shop had tasters of their own honey and mustard sausage rolls. We had to buy 2! Friend is coming for...
    We are well provisioned, having been to Aldi, farm shop and Tesco for petrol. No queues. Farm shop had tasters of their own honey and mustard sausage rolls. We had to buy 2! Friend is coming for coffee in the morning, so i also bought HXBs. Traditional fruity. Don't like the modern flavoured...
    We are well provisioned, having been to Aldi, farm shop and Tesco for petrol. No queues. Farm shop had tasters of their own honey and mustard sausage rolls. We had to buy 2! Friend is coming for coffee in the morning, so i also bought HXBs....
    We are well provisioned, having been to Aldi, farm shop and Tesco for petrol. No queues. Farm shop had tasters of their own honey and mustard sausage rolls. We had to buy 2! Friend is coming for...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset...
    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset coast where they extinguished rats and the bird population recovers steadily.Honestly, I still read...
    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset coast where they extinguished rats and the bird...
    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset...
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  9. Friendly

    Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei

    This is them all togetherI can't give more pictures as they are part of my slightly enlarged beds so lots of empty soil.I'm trying to do what they say of planting in three's but being a...
    This is them all togetherI can't give more pictures as they are part of my slightly enlarged beds so lots of empty soil.I'm trying to do what they say of planting in three's but being a small garden limits how many three's I can have :biggrin:
    This is them all togetherI can't give more pictures as they are part of my slightly enlarged beds so lots of empty soil.I'm trying to do what they say of planting in three's but being a small garden limits how many three's I can have :biggrin:
    This is them all togetherI can't give more pictures as they are part of my slightly enlarged beds so lots of empty soil.I'm trying to do what they say of planting in three's but being a...
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  10. zebrina

    Rat problem

    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
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  11. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
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  12. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
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  13. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
    @Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
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  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
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  15. potted

    Hoster's

    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above, like a wildlife mission impossible. I've tried...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above,...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
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  16. Logan
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  17. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Fritillaries
    Fritillaries
    Fritillaries
    Fritillaries
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  18. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
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  19. shiney
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    APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
    35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
    35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
    35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
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  20. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how...
    Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how that goes.
    Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how that goes.
    Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how...
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