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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became...
    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became independent in the 1970's.As the islanders were quite religious there was no drinking on Sundays. ...
    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became independent in the 1970's.As the islanders were...
    I remember back to the days when the UK was governing the Gilbert and Ellice islands and the International Dateline divided the two islands. The islands are now Kiribati and Tuvalu and became...
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I will continue to use my bird feeders as it is joyous seeing all the visitors. I took this picture today - through an upstairs window so it is not pin point clear but Cricket decided that he...
    I will continue to use my bird feeders as it is joyous seeing all the visitors. I took this picture today - through an upstairs window so it is not pin point clear but Cricket decided that he would also do the Big Garden Bird Watch:
    I will continue to use my bird feeders as it is joyous seeing all the visitors. I took this picture today - through an upstairs window so it is not pin point clear but Cricket decided that he would also do the Big Garden Bird Watch:
    I will continue to use my bird feeders as it is joyous seeing all the visitors. I took this picture today - through an upstairs window so it is not pin point clear but Cricket decided that he...
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  3. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
    Make a fresh cup and enjoy! :blue thumb:
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  4. 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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  5. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    I had to sign a document on line yesterday, using my mouse. The signature looks nothing like mine, more like a toddler’s scrawl after too much Calpol :biggrin:. I wonder how the recipient could prove that...
    I had to sign a document on line yesterday, using my mouse. The signature looks nothing like mine, more like a toddler’s scrawl after too much Calpol :biggrin:. I wonder how the recipient could prove that this is my signature as I’d never be able to duplicate it, each attempt with the mouse got...
    I had to sign a document on line yesterday, using my mouse. The signature looks nothing like mine, more like a toddler’s scrawl after too much Calpol :biggrin:. I wonder how the recipient could prove that this is my signature as I’d never be able to...
    I had to sign a document on line yesterday, using my mouse. The signature looks nothing like mine, more like a toddler’s scrawl after too much Calpol :biggrin:. I wonder how the recipient could prove that...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    My first thought was you live in a Mongolian yurt :) Sorry.It just started raining, but it was dry until now. I even managed to do the shopping in Cirencester without gloves. It was 7c but felt...
    My first thought was you live in a Mongolian yurt :) Sorry.It just started raining, but it was dry until now. I even managed to do the shopping in Cirencester without gloves. It was 7c but felt colder in the cold wind.
    My first thought was you live in a Mongolian yurt :) Sorry.It just started raining, but it was dry until now. I even managed to do the shopping in Cirencester without gloves. It was 7c but felt colder in the cold wind.
    My first thought was you live in a Mongolian yurt :) Sorry.It just started raining, but it was dry until now. I even managed to do the shopping in Cirencester without gloves. It was 7c but felt...
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  7. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
    A bit strange to see in January, my rose Warm Welcome has two flower buds forming. A weird but welcome sight :).
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
    I remember you as that :thumbsup:
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  9. 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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  10. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
    Led by donkeys - Board of peace
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today I planted a young tree, a Hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' which is said to be one of the most wildlife friendly trees. The wind has been strong again today (at one point there...
    Today I planted a young tree, a Hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' which is said to be one of the most wildlife friendly trees. The wind has been strong again today (at one point there were waves on the birdbath:biggrin:), so I'm hoping that the current practice of securing a tree to an...
    Today I planted a young tree, a Hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' which is said to be one of the most wildlife friendly trees. The wind has been strong again today (at one point there were waves on the birdbath:biggrin:), so I'm hoping that...
    Today I planted a young tree, a Hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' which is said to be one of the most wildlife friendly trees. The wind has been strong again today (at one point there...
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  12. 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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  13. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    A Delight To See And Eat
    A Delight To See And Eat
    A Delight To See And Eat
    A Delight To See And Eat
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  14. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026

    Well done @Philippa ! I've always had trouble with dendrobiums - probably because I wasn't consistent enough about keeping them dry when building flower buds.
    Well done @Philippa ! I've always had trouble with dendrobiums - probably because I wasn't consistent enough about keeping them dry when building flower buds.
    Well done @Philippa ! I've always had trouble with dendrobiums - probably because I wasn't consistent enough about keeping them dry when building flower buds.
    Well done @Philippa ! I've always had trouble with dendrobiums - probably because I wasn't consistent enough about keeping them dry when building flower buds.
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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. BB3
    Funny x 8

    What an eejit!

    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
    Never fear - perhaps your special Cicer will turn out to be a Cicero or even a Cicer-oh!
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  17. madpenguin

    Succulent ID please.

    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves...
    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves that can develop reddish tips. The plant is native to South Africa and typically grows in arid,...
    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves that can develop reddish tips. The plant is...
    I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves...
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  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    I went to Carmarthen yesterday and along the way I saw lots of wild snowdrops, there were banks of them in places. It was lovely to see them. I didn't have my camera and I didn't feel like...
    I went to Carmarthen yesterday and along the way I saw lots of wild snowdrops, there were banks of them in places. It was lovely to see them. I didn't have my camera and I didn't feel like stopping anyway, so haven't got photos, but maybe I'll go for a drive around Llandeilo one day soon, and...
    I went to Carmarthen yesterday and along the way I saw lots of wild snowdrops, there were banks of them in places. It was lovely to see them. I didn't have my camera and I didn't feel like stopping anyway, so haven't got photos, but maybe I'll...
    I went to Carmarthen yesterday and along the way I saw lots of wild snowdrops, there were banks of them in places. It was lovely to see them. I didn't have my camera and I didn't feel like...
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  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
    Potted-on all the peppers and micro tom plantlets this morning and decapitated the overwintering Chocolate Drop cuttings.
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  20. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical guide covering the most common errors people make with...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical...
    New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable...
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