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  1. JWK
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  2. 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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  3. Logan
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It is snowing again and so far the accumulation hasn't really been much. Only about 3 or 4 inches. It is right on the freezing mark and dropping. Being the weekend, the electric rates are on low...
    It is snowing again and so far the accumulation hasn't really been much. Only about 3 or 4 inches. It is right on the freezing mark and dropping. Being the weekend, the electric rates are on low time of use rates so I'm going to take advantage of being forced to stay inside and do laundry,...
    It is snowing again and so far the accumulation hasn't really been much. Only about 3 or 4 inches. It is right on the freezing mark and dropping. Being the weekend, the electric rates are on low time of use rates so I'm going to take advantage of...
    It is snowing again and so far the accumulation hasn't really been much. Only about 3 or 4 inches. It is right on the freezing mark and dropping. Being the weekend, the electric rates are on low...
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  5. 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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  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Afternoon all.I did a wreath making day a few years ago @Penny_Forthem and then I started doing my own arrangements. Here’s a selection from a few years ago:
    Afternoon all.I did a wreath making day a few years ago @Penny_Forthem and then I started doing my own arrangements. Here’s a selection from a few years ago:
    Afternoon all.I did a wreath making day a few years ago @Penny_Forthem and then I started doing my own arrangements. Here’s a selection from a few years ago:
    Afternoon all.I did a wreath making day a few years ago @Penny_Forthem and then I started doing my own arrangements. Here’s a selection from a few years ago:
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. JWK
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  13. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    I have 3 cordons, Sunset, Egremont russet and a Doyenne du Comice pear on an east facing wall. These were planted Feb 21 and they have fruited sparingly but consistently but are yet small. The...
    I have 3 cordons, Sunset, Egremont russet and a Doyenne du Comice pear on an east facing wall. These were planted Feb 21 and they have fruited sparingly but consistently but are yet small. The greatest limiting factor ,as well as sunlight , is the rain shadow effect of the wall (Rain here, if we...
    I have 3 cordons, Sunset, Egremont russet and a Doyenne du Comice pear on an east facing wall. These were planted Feb 21 and they have fruited sparingly but consistently but are yet small. The greatest limiting factor ,as well as sunlight , is...
    I have 3 cordons, Sunset, Egremont russet and a Doyenne du Comice pear on an east facing wall. These were planted Feb 21 and they have fruited sparingly but consistently but are yet small. The...
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Estuary sunset.
    Estuary sunset.
    Estuary sunset.
    Estuary sunset.
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