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  1. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the...
    At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the recent storms and an extreme rarity. A larger version of our Ringed Plover.
    At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the recent storms and an extreme rarity. A larger version...
    At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the...
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  2. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot :wallbanging:I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot :wallbanging:I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing in the Middle of Plants, specifically Phlox.What is the Best way to Remove Grass when it is Growing...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot :wallbanging:I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing in the Middle of Plants, specifically Phlox.What...
    Hello allI Hope you are Well.I just had a Walk around the Garden to see what needs addressing, there is a lot :wallbanging:I will get there though, that I am sure of.One issue I saw was Grass growing...
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  3. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
    Sarcococca finally opened it's flowers, cyclamen, red bush (I have a label with a correct name too :)). A bit of snowdrops.
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify ....
    I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify . I've got to the top of the wall now coping stone just needs adding they weigh a ton I'll probably...
    I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify . I've got to the top of the wall now coping stone...
    I finally getting there with the wall I've been slaving away on and off all week, it's took a considerable amount of time, I've noticed a few mistakes as you do when you're to far on to rectify ....
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  5. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    All comes back to the same thing - you don't exist if you don't own ( and can operate ) the necessary tech stuff. Odd how they can still manage to take money from you tho
    All comes back to the same thing - you don't exist if you don't own ( and can operate ) the necessary tech stuff. Odd how they can still manage to take money from you tho
    All comes back to the same thing - you don't exist if you don't own ( and can operate ) the necessary tech stuff. Odd how they can still manage to take money from you tho
    All comes back to the same thing - you don't exist if you don't own ( and can operate ) the necessary tech stuff. Odd how they can still manage to take money from you tho
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  6. JWK
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  7. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the...
    I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the planter! It is currently a life-line for a bee that seems to have insomnia this winter. Flowers in Winter...
    I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the planter! It is currently a life-line for a bee that...
    I also have got the Daphne Odora Aureomarginata in my garden in a planter. When I enter the garden in March, the smell is all over the garden. It's fuss free, just needs some staking in the...
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  8. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late summer and grown as a fodder crop for sheep which...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse sized morsels. They are sometimes sown in late...
    Mangelwurzels were and still are grown as animal feed, as large roots, many rural museums contain a variety of large knives and hand cranked devices for chopping the large roots into cow and horse...
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  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Well no change damp dark and dismal ,when are we going to get days with a little brightness high of 6c and more rain this evening.
    Well no change damp dark and dismal ,when are we going to get days with a little brightness high of 6c and more rain this evening.
    Well no change damp dark and dismal ,when are we going to get days with a little brightness high of 6c and more rain this evening.
    Well no change damp dark and dismal ,when are we going to get days with a little brightness high of 6c and more rain this evening.
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA...
    Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA meant and were inundated with e-mails in return. TLA - Three Letter Acronyms. That further...
    Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA meant and were inundated with e-mails in return. ...
    Many years ago an e-mail was sent to all staff where I worked stating "TLAs must not be used unless written fully on their first usage". Unfortunately for the sender they hadn't explained what TLA...
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  11. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Hiyou don’t want to get into a boundary dispute.. and having to get experts to decide in that you will have to pay for the cost will soon add up .Do you know who own the field ask them can you...
    Hiyou don’t want to get into a boundary dispute.. and having to get experts to decide in that you will have to pay for the cost will soon add up .Do you know who own the field ask them can you coppice down and you will pay . I used to deal with these questions all the time in work ....
    Hiyou don’t want to get into a boundary dispute.. and having to get experts to decide in that you will have to pay for the cost will soon add up .Do you know who own the field ask them can you coppice down and you will pay . I used to deal...
    Hiyou don’t want to get into a boundary dispute.. and having to get experts to decide in that you will have to pay for the cost will soon add up .Do you know who own the field ask them can you...
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  12. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning all, yes although it's nearly 5years since we had our boiler changed we certainly don't regret it.. much more efficient, bills are down.This lurgy still has me in it's grip, can't...
    Morning all, yes although it's nearly 5years since we had our boiler changed we certainly don't regret it.. much more efficient, bills are down.This lurgy still has me in it's grip, can't decide what bit is worse, the constant headache, the rate at which we've got through the tissues, on...
    Morning all, yes although it's nearly 5years since we had our boiler changed we certainly don't regret it.. much more efficient, bills are down.This lurgy still has me in it's grip, can't decide what bit is worse, the constant headache, the...
    Morning all, yes although it's nearly 5years since we had our boiler changed we certainly don't regret it.. much more efficient, bills are down.This lurgy still has me in it's grip, can't...
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  13. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
    Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
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  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    A very long read, but well written. And a wake up call to anyone who is still living under the impression that everything is fine.As we return to a pre-WW2 order, the middle powers face a...
    A very long read, but well written. And a wake up call to anyone who is still living under the impression that everything is fine.As we return to a pre-WW2 order, the middle powers face a challengeAnd its not only other countries that should worry. Nobody in the USA is safe.Alex Pretti is...
    A very long read, but well written. And a wake up call to anyone who is still living under the impression that everything is fine.As we return to a pre-WW2 order, the middle powers face a challengeAnd its not only other countries that should...
    A very long read, but well written. And a wake up call to anyone who is still living under the impression that everything is fine.As we return to a pre-WW2 order, the middle powers face a...
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  15. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Board of peace
    Board of peace
    Board of peace
    Board of peace
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  16. glosmike

    Potted Blueberries and honeyberries experiences ?

    I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not...
    I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not tried yet as mine aren't particularly productive where they are. I keep meaning to move them and get...
    I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not tried yet as mine aren't particularly productive where...
    I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not...
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her Saturday, i wonder if it was that, would it take...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog walker gave him some different treats, didn't see her...
    Barley at the front, River in the middle and berry at the back. I know not supposed to give cats a lot of fish.River had a bit of the runs yesterday evening but he's ok now. Friday the dog...
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  18. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Two in each pocket. :biggrin:
    Two in each pocket. :biggrin:
    Two in each pocket. :biggrin:
    Two in each pocket. :biggrin:
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  19. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    One slice or two?
    One slice or two?
    One slice or two?
    One slice or two?
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  20. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
    Dendrobium pendulum, slightly pleasantly fragrant:
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