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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    “Cookie dough” - so the Yanks were sending us recipes even then? :)
    “Cookie dough” - so the Yanks were sending us recipes even then? :)
    “Cookie dough” - so the Yanks were sending us recipes even then? :)
    “Cookie dough” - so the Yanks were sending us recipes even then? :)
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  2. Allex50

    Hot weather on the way?

    Indeed, I only make grooves and holes where the plants go with some compost. Why put good compost where there will be no plants. I have just made some planters so will need to fill these up. I did...
    Indeed, I only make grooves and holes where the plants go with some compost. Why put good compost where there will be no plants. I have just made some planters so will need to fill these up. I did collect loads of leaves from the road earlier and have added them to the winters compost pile ready...
    Indeed, I only make grooves and holes where the plants go with some compost. Why put good compost where there will be no plants. I have just made some planters so will need to fill these up. I did collect loads of leaves from the road earlier and...
    Indeed, I only make grooves and holes where the plants go with some compost. Why put good compost where there will be no plants. I have just made some planters so will need to fill these up. I did...
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's easier of we do it too so no pasta, rice, bread or...
    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's...
    When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
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  4. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
    My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sunshine today...12C Back to rain tomorrow, Jenny namaste
    Sunshine today...12C Back to rain tomorrow, Jenny namaste
    Sunshine today...12C Back to rain tomorrow, Jenny namaste
    Sunshine today...12C Back to rain tomorrow, Jenny namaste
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  6. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb:The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
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  7. Logan
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  8. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
    @Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
    It wasn’t supposed to be dry @LunarSea, I was going to wait until tomorrow when the forecast sounded better, but I thought I’d better get on with it :biggrin:.
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  10. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under very intensive conditions :biggrin:
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under...
    When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Bread was short in the shops this morning, think there is some messing about again so had a word with cosmuner service and the lady that puts out the bread, "are you going the get them from...
    Bread was short in the shops this morning, think there is some messing about again so had a word with cosmuner service and the lady that puts out the bread, "are you going the get them from another store" yes as i can't buy all the bread i need here, which they know and then they will have a go...
    Bread was short in the shops this morning, think there is some messing about again so had a word with cosmuner service and the lady that puts out the bread, "are you going the get them from another store" yes as i can't buy all the bread i need...
    Bread was short in the shops this morning, think there is some messing about again so had a word with cosmuner service and the lady that puts out the bread, "are you going the get them from...
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  12. Allex50

    Strawberries preparing

    Then I'll spread peanut butter on the side verges. That'll stop em!
    Then I'll spread peanut butter on the side verges. That'll stop em!
    Then I'll spread peanut butter on the side verges. That'll stop em!
    Then I'll spread peanut butter on the side verges. That'll stop em!
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  13. Cornsquashandy

    Summer or Autumn raspberry?

    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
    Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
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  14. JWK
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    Crafters Corner 2026

    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
    Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too :)
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  15. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
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  16. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was happy to see my Anisodontea and Pandorea have...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was...
    I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
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  17. JWK
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire

    Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday

    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it has to do with the summertime change in March,...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it...
    @Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
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  19. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
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  20. PoppyB

    Partial screening suggestions

    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind it being deciduous, is flowering currant, Ribes...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind...
    That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
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