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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Just back from my walk in the dry part of the day. Quite a few dog walkers out today making the most of a dry few hours. Very muddy on the verges. I noticed the other day that utility company that...
    Just back from my walk in the dry part of the day. Quite a few dog walkers out today making the most of a dry few hours. Very muddy on the verges. I noticed the other day that utility company that had dug up one of the verges had raked it all back over and sprinkled grass seeds. No sign of the...
    Just back from my walk in the dry part of the day. Quite a few dog walkers out today making the most of a dry few hours. Very muddy on the verges. I noticed the other day that utility company that had dug up one of the verges had raked it all...
    Just back from my walk in the dry part of the day. Quite a few dog walkers out today making the most of a dry few hours. Very muddy on the verges. I noticed the other day that utility company that...
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    At least we wouldn't get stuck in traffic getting to the surgery.
    At least we wouldn't get stuck in traffic getting to the surgery.
    At least we wouldn't get stuck in traffic getting to the surgery.
    At least we wouldn't get stuck in traffic getting to the surgery.
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  6. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
    Barbie anyone?
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  7. 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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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Eek @lizzie27, that's a rather draconian decision! :)
    Eek @lizzie27, that's a rather draconian decision! :)
    Eek @lizzie27, that's a rather draconian decision! :)
    Eek @lizzie27, that's a rather draconian decision! :)
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Not exactly in the garden, I set my spuds to chit. I only bought them yesterday, bit early for me but if you leave it too long you don't get the best choice. I'm limiting to just three this...
    Not exactly in the garden, I set my spuds to chit. I only bought them yesterday, bit early for me but if you leave it too long you don't get the best choice. I'm limiting to just three this year. First Early--Foremost, second---Charlotte late main--- Sarpo Mira.
    Not exactly in the garden, I set my spuds to chit. I only bought them yesterday, bit early for me but if you leave it too long you don't get the best choice. I'm limiting to just three this year. First Early--Foremost, second---Charlotte ...
    Not exactly in the garden, I set my spuds to chit. I only bought them yesterday, bit early for me but if you leave it too long you don't get the best choice. I'm limiting to just three this...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    I'm pretty sure they were not quite ready, because I was keeping a close eye, maybe they dry them I don't know.
    I'm pretty sure they were not quite ready, because I was keeping a close eye, maybe they dry them I don't know.
    I'm pretty sure they were not quite ready, because I was keeping a close eye, maybe they dry them I don't know.
    I'm pretty sure they were not quite ready, because I was keeping a close eye, maybe they dry them I don't know.
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  15. pete
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    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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  16. Michael Hewett
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    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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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It could be the nail we are looking for in The House of Lords coffin, bunch of unelected cronies, mostly, that think they are above everyone else.
    It could be the nail we are looking for in The House of Lords coffin, bunch of unelected cronies, mostly, that think they are above everyone else.
    It could be the nail we are looking for in The House of Lords coffin, bunch of unelected cronies, mostly, that think they are above everyone else.
    It could be the nail we are looking for in The House of Lords coffin, bunch of unelected cronies, mostly, that think they are above everyone else.
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  18. Jblakes

    Evening all, Conifer hedge help needed.

    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
    Easily done.
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  19. Neil Clements
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    Evening all, new here

    How about a few of these pheasants ...Lady Amherst's pheasant - Wikipedia
    How about a few of these pheasants ...Lady Amherst's pheasant - Wikipedia
    How about a few of these pheasants ...Lady Amherst's pheasant - Wikipedia
    How about a few of these pheasants ...Lady Amherst's pheasant - Wikipedia
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  20. Kevin Cowans

    Gardening Gloves Recommendation

    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking the Time to Reply.Kevin
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some research on all of the suggestions.Thanks for taking...
    Hello allThanks for the Replies.Apologies for not Replying sooner, I had Full Fibre 900 Installed recently and have been having some Teething Problems.Technology is Fun :wallbanging:I will do some...
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