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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Reblochon is for tartiflette Lovely grub.Lovely wreath @Penny_Forthem, especially the ribbon and citrus but not the robin. It's just wrong.What lovely neighbours The idiot next door,...
    Reblochon is for tartiflette Lovely grub.Lovely wreath @Penny_Forthem, especially the ribbon and citrus but not the robin. It's just wrong.What lovely neighbours The idiot next door, ex gendarme so conversant with the law - kept setting fresh garden waste fires in his garden which we...
    Reblochon is for tartiflette Lovely grub.Lovely wreath @Penny_Forthem, especially the ribbon and citrus but not the robin. It's just wrong.What lovely neighbours The idiot next door, ex gendarme so conversant with the law - kept...
    Reblochon is for tartiflette Lovely grub.Lovely wreath @Penny_Forthem, especially the ribbon and citrus but not the robin. It's just wrong.What lovely neighbours The idiot next door,...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I heard from someone locally that her daughter in law was about to start her first shift working in McDonalds. She had recently qualified as a nurse, but the only job vacancy she could find was as...
    I heard from someone locally that her daughter in law was about to start her first shift working in McDonalds. She had recently qualified as a nurse, but the only job vacancy she could find was as a district nurse, but as she couldn’t drive, she was ineligible. It sounds criminal.
    I heard from someone locally that her daughter in law was about to start her first shift working in McDonalds. She had recently qualified as a nurse, but the only job vacancy she could find was as a district nurse, but as she couldn’t drive, she...
    I heard from someone locally that her daughter in law was about to start her first shift working in McDonalds. She had recently qualified as a nurse, but the only job vacancy she could find was as...
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  3. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
    Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
    Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
    Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
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  5. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    starsds.gif upload_2025-12-1_8-38-20.jpeg DSC05237.jpeg IMG_2474.png PXL_20251203_150404871.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20251203_150837408.jpg
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  6. Victoria
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    Poincettia colouring up for Christmas 2025

    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted remaining three in a grey pot to stand on the tiered metal stand which I can also see from the...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted remaining three in a grey pot to stand on the...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted...
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  8. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
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  9. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my phone.
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
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  11. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes in average 4 to 5 months until tulips etc. are...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
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  12. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    I dont know, never looked that close to be honest, mine have always just been left to their own devices.
    I dont know, never looked that close to be honest, mine have always just been left to their own devices.
    I dont know, never looked that close to be honest, mine have always just been left to their own devices.
    I dont know, never looked that close to be honest, mine have always just been left to their own devices.
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  13. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
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  14. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with patience and determination. This was just an...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. JWK
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  18. Logan
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  19. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
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  20. 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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