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  1. BB3
    Funny x 8

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I’d better look up ‘Steal’. We are struggling to find things we would both enjoy.As it happens, I’d just announced that we are going to have to cancel our subscription, having read how much they...
    I’d better look up ‘Steal’. We are struggling to find things we would both enjoy.As it happens, I’d just announced that we are going to have to cancel our subscription, having read how much they have paid for a movie about Mrs Trump. $40 million, plus $35million to promote it! I’m not wasting...
    I’d better look up ‘Steal’. We are struggling to find things we would both enjoy.As it happens, I’d just announced that we are going to have to cancel our subscription, having read how much they have paid for a movie about Mrs Trump. $40...
    I’d better look up ‘Steal’. We are struggling to find things we would both enjoy.As it happens, I’d just announced that we are going to have to cancel our subscription, having read how much they...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    63 and 87. Are the two I remember around here. Never had anything like those temperatures @CanadianLori I think I remember an overnight temperature around minus 12c once.
    63 and 87. Are the two I remember around here. Never had anything like those temperatures @CanadianLori I think I remember an overnight temperature around minus 12c once.
    63 and 87. Are the two I remember around here. Never had anything like those temperatures @CanadianLori I think I remember an overnight temperature around minus 12c once.
    63 and 87. Are the two I remember around here. Never had anything like those temperatures @CanadianLori I think I remember an overnight temperature around minus 12c once.
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  6. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle of wine, which allows me to do my famous party...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle...
    I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Ooh, I'm glad you enjoyed them, :blue thumb: I find the pieces are quite big and a bit difficult to break off evenly, but that is my only complaint. :biggrin: Nice chocolate, not too many ingredients, and not too...
    Ooh, I'm glad you enjoyed them, :blue thumb: I find the pieces are quite big and a bit difficult to break off evenly, but that is my only complaint. :biggrin: Nice chocolate, not too many ingredients, and not too expensive. Hopefully it will fill the gap till Sainsbury's gets its act together! ;)
    Ooh, I'm glad you enjoyed them, :blue thumb: I find the pieces are quite big and a bit difficult to break off evenly, but that is my only complaint. :biggrin: Nice chocolate, not too many ingredients, and not too expensive. Hopefully it will fill the gap till...
    Ooh, I'm glad you enjoyed them, :blue thumb: I find the pieces are quite big and a bit difficult to break off evenly, but that is my only complaint. :biggrin: Nice chocolate, not too many ingredients, and not too...
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  8. 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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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive legacy for either the ordinary people of Afganistan,...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US lives and achieved very little, if any, positive...
    And ... it was America's war. They wanted it. They dragged everyone else into it. And then they got bored and left an absolute mess behind. It cost billions of non-US dollars and many non-US...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    That is a nice colour. I hope they let you keep the incorrect parts. I've had a few bonuses that way because the cost of shipping them back was deemed higher than the value of the parts.
    That is a nice colour. I hope they let you keep the incorrect parts. I've had a few bonuses that way because the cost of shipping them back was deemed higher than the value of the parts.
    That is a nice colour. I hope they let you keep the incorrect parts. I've had a few bonuses that way because the cost of shipping them back was deemed higher than the value of the parts.
    That is a nice colour. I hope they let you keep the incorrect parts. I've had a few bonuses that way because the cost of shipping them back was deemed higher than the value of the parts.
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  13. JWK
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  14. 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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  15. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
    I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
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  16. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love reading about plant purchases. And even more so...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
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  18. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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  19. 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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  20. 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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