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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I've just heard on the news about the possibility of needing to give your social media details for the last five years plus a number of other things. Can't see it as being practical and also it...
    I've just heard on the news about the possibility of needing to give your social media details for the last five years plus a number of other things. Can't see it as being practical and also it will certainly adversely affect the U.S. tourist industry.
    I've just heard on the news about the possibility of needing to give your social media details for the last five years plus a number of other things. Can't see it as being practical and also it will certainly adversely affect the U.S. tourist...
    I've just heard on the news about the possibility of needing to give your social media details for the last five years plus a number of other things. Can't see it as being practical and also it...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
    Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
    Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
    Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
    Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
    Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
    Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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  4. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
    Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
    Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
    Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
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  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
    And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
    And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
    And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
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  6. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Got my first bus pass today :)
    Got my first bus pass today :)
    Got my first bus pass today :)
    Got my first bus pass today :)
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen...
    Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen shed door so we and they don't track in so many layers of mud. Then I started on the clematis which...
    Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen shed door so we and they don't track in so many...
    Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been...
    A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been cold, but has felt damp all day with more dampness is forecast.
    A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been cold, but has felt damp all day with more dampness...
    A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been...
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  9. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where...
    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where they have Frances T gardening in a big thick winter jumper when it's clearly autumn and far too hot...
    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where they have Frances T gardening in a big thick...
    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where...
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  10. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    That's a nice colour @Friendly
    That's a nice colour @Friendly
    That's a nice colour @Friendly
    That's a nice colour @Friendly
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  11. JWK
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  12. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
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  13. Honey Bee

    Carnivorous Plants

    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
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  14. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
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  15. Ante1
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    My visit to Norfolk

    Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
    Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
    Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
    Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
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  16. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too...
    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too long they will go back while still frozen. Another "clunk" as the bigger pieces of ice fall off....
    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too long they will go back while still frozen. Another...
    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too...
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  17. Selleri

    Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)

    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it. :blue thumb:
    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it. :blue thumb:
    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
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  18. Stuarta99

    Pruning roses

    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's...
    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's best I leave until February this time
    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's best I leave until February this time
    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's...
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  19. BB3

    WORDS

    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
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  20. Steamdrivenandy

    Poor Lawn Condition

    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime...
    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime can push the soil ph above 7.5 making the soil too alkaline resulting in your grass not growing well.
    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime can push the soil ph above 7.5 making the soil too...
    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime...
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