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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Bright blue sunny sky 13c on the patio now Delightful, jenny namaste
    Bright blue sunny sky 13c on the patio now Delightful, jenny namaste
    Bright blue sunny sky 13c on the patio now Delightful, jenny namaste
    Bright blue sunny sky 13c on the patio now Delightful, jenny namaste
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  2. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less light pollution but your plant will no doubt be...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
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  3. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
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  4. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all. Currently dry and windy here too, @Badly_Maintained , but we too have rain forecast for this afternoon, when I shall be planting daffodil bulbs alongside the church path in my...
    Good morning all. Currently dry and windy here too, @Badly_Maintained , but we too have rain forecast for this afternoon, when I shall be planting daffodil bulbs alongside the church path in my neighbouring village. Waterproofs at the ready!I've managed to download just one of the photos...
    Good morning all. Currently dry and windy here too, @Badly_Maintained , but we too have rain forecast for this afternoon, when I shall be planting daffodil bulbs alongside the church path in my neighbouring village. Waterproofs at the...
    Good morning all. Currently dry and windy here too, @Badly_Maintained , but we too have rain forecast for this afternoon, when I shall be planting daffodil bulbs alongside the church path in my...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    It has, we are all creatures of habit. The lockdown changed our routines and patterns, some just don't realise by how much. I have had a few customers ask why I had changed our opening hours, we...
    It has, we are all creatures of habit. The lockdown changed our routines and patterns, some just don't realise by how much. I have had a few customers ask why I had changed our opening hours, we always used to open at 9am but due to social distancing we changed our hours to 10am when we were...
    It has, we are all creatures of habit. The lockdown changed our routines and patterns, some just don't realise by how much. I have had a few customers ask why I had changed our opening hours, we always used to open at 9am but due to social...
    It has, we are all creatures of habit. The lockdown changed our routines and patterns, some just don't realise by how much. I have had a few customers ask why I had changed our opening hours, we...
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
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  7. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Yes, I know they are on the big reserves near Glastonbury, but those are inaccessible to me without a car. I was hoping they would spread out into the ordinary farmland nearer to me.
    Yes, I know they are on the big reserves near Glastonbury, but those are inaccessible to me without a car. I was hoping they would spread out into the ordinary farmland nearer to me.
    Yes, I know they are on the big reserves near Glastonbury, but those are inaccessible to me without a car. I was hoping they would spread out into the ordinary farmland nearer to me.
    Yes, I know they are on the big reserves near Glastonbury, but those are inaccessible to me without a car. I was hoping they would spread out into the ordinary farmland nearer to me.
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  9. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    We tried to grow Meconopsis in the past but our growing conditions are just what they don't like. We are in one of the driest and sunniest parts of the country and on clay soil. :noidea:I did more...
    We tried to grow Meconopsis in the past but our growing conditions are just what they don't like. We are in one of the driest and sunniest parts of the country and on clay soil. :noidea:I did more mowing yesterday and shall continue today. Then, apart from trimming lawn edges I hope to recut a lot...
    We tried to grow Meconopsis in the past but our growing conditions are just what they don't like. We are in one of the driest and sunniest parts of the country and on clay soil. :noidea:I did more mowing yesterday and shall continue today. Then,...
    We tried to grow Meconopsis in the past but our growing conditions are just what they don't like. We are in one of the driest and sunniest parts of the country and on clay soil. :noidea:I did more...
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  10. JWK
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  11. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    youll definately get a smaller harvest but should get some. depends how much sun it does get during those hours. we have an dwarf apple in heavy shade and it never makes more than a handful of...
    youll definately get a smaller harvest but should get some. depends how much sun it does get during those hours. we have an dwarf apple in heavy shade and it never makes more than a handful of apples. ornamental at least
    youll definately get a smaller harvest but should get some. depends how much sun it does get during those hours. we have an dwarf apple in heavy shade and it never makes more than a handful of apples. ornamental at least
    youll definately get a smaller harvest but should get some. depends how much sun it does get during those hours. we have an dwarf apple in heavy shade and it never makes more than a handful of...
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  12. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to...
    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to move away from the pale, male and stale look, a better example of this, is Bargain Hunt when it...
    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to move away from the pale, male and stale look, a...
    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to...
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  13. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    I quite agree. We can't possibly leave our garden until Spring otherwise we would never catch up as we're a 365 days a year garden. On average, between the two of us, we probably spend 6 hours a...
    I quite agree. We can't possibly leave our garden until Spring otherwise we would never catch up as we're a 365 days a year garden. On average, between the two of us, we probably spend 6 hours a day on most days that it isn't raining, snowing or a cold wind.I've done about four hours of...
    I quite agree. We can't possibly leave our garden until Spring otherwise we would never catch up as we're a 365 days a year garden. On average, between the two of us, we probably spend 6 hours a day on most days that it isn't raining, snowing...
    I quite agree. We can't possibly leave our garden until Spring otherwise we would never catch up as we're a 365 days a year garden. On average, between the two of us, we probably spend 6 hours a...
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  14. Palustris

    Just when you thought he had finished tellng stories

    Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
    Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
    Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
    Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
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  15. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    A fresh Magpie Inkcap seen yesterday, probably the last one of the season.
    A fresh Magpie Inkcap seen yesterday, probably the last one of the season.
    A fresh Magpie Inkcap seen yesterday, probably the last one of the season.
    A fresh Magpie Inkcap seen yesterday, probably the last one of the season.
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  16. Logan
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  17. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    I dont usually start onions until mid Jan or early Feb, but then I only want normal sized ones.I assume you have lights @burnie ?
    I dont usually start onions until mid Jan or early Feb, but then I only want normal sized ones.I assume you have lights @burnie ?
    I dont usually start onions until mid Jan or early Feb, but then I only want normal sized ones.I assume you have lights @burnie ?
    I dont usually start onions until mid Jan or early Feb, but then I only want normal sized ones.I assume you have lights @burnie ?
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  18. Fof
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    Copiapoa laui

    Agreed. Ive also got a Turbinicarpus horripilus, that I got in the summer, budding up. Looking forward to seeing that one.
    Agreed. Ive also got a Turbinicarpus horripilus, that I got in the summer, budding up. Looking forward to seeing that one.
    Agreed. Ive also got a Turbinicarpus horripilus, that I got in the summer, budding up. Looking forward to seeing that one.
    Agreed. Ive also got a Turbinicarpus horripilus, that I got in the summer, budding up. Looking forward to seeing that one.
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  19. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Estuary sunset.
    Estuary sunset.
    Estuary sunset.
    Estuary sunset.
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  20. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    Only 2yrs old had a cutting from my sister-in-law it’s an unusual colour this one . When my last Xmas cactus is fully out I will post a picture it’s about 15yrs old.
    Only 2yrs old had a cutting from my sister-in-law it’s an unusual colour this one . When my last Xmas cactus is fully out I will post a picture it’s about 15yrs old.
    Only 2yrs old had a cutting from my sister-in-law it’s an unusual colour this one . When my last Xmas cactus is fully out I will post a picture it’s about 15yrs old.
    Only 2yrs old had a cutting from my sister-in-law it’s an unusual colour this one . When my last Xmas cactus is fully out I will post a picture it’s about 15yrs old.
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