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  1. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    Some things don't change @pete
    Some things don't change @pete
    Some things don't change @pete
    Some things don't change @pete
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  2. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Saracocca ( Sweet Box ). Does as well in a container as in the ground. Beautifully scented white flowers followed by small black berries. I have mine in a large(ish) container against a south...
    Saracocca ( Sweet Box ). Does as well in a container as in the ground. Beautifully scented white flowers followed by small black berries. I have mine in a large(ish) container against a south facing wall next to my garden bench.
    Saracocca ( Sweet Box ). Does as well in a container as in the ground. Beautifully scented white flowers followed by small black berries. I have mine in a large(ish) container against a south facing wall next to my garden bench.
    Saracocca ( Sweet Box ). Does as well in a container as in the ground. Beautifully scented white flowers followed by small black berries. I have mine in a large(ish) container against a south...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I can honestly say the best fish and chip shop is the one in Walmley called Sutton Fish Bar. £22 for two with large portion of chips. Very fresh fish from Birmingham fish market.
    I can honestly say the best fish and chip shop is the one in Walmley called Sutton Fish Bar. £22 for two with large portion of chips. Very fresh fish from Birmingham fish market.
    I can honestly say the best fish and chip shop is the one in Walmley called Sutton Fish Bar. £22 for two with large portion of chips. Very fresh fish from Birmingham fish market.
    I can honestly say the best fish and chip shop is the one in Walmley called Sutton Fish Bar. £22 for two with large portion of chips. Very fresh fish from Birmingham fish market.
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We don't need AI for that - we're ahead of the curve in that respect in the UK, we've got the BBC ;)
    We don't need AI for that - we're ahead of the curve in that respect in the UK, we've got the BBC ;)
    We don't need AI for that - we're ahead of the curve in that respect in the UK, we've got the BBC ;)
    We don't need AI for that - we're ahead of the curve in that respect in the UK, we've got the BBC ;)
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  5. JWK
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking...
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking day, not a breath of wind, rain forecast for tomorrow.
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking day, not a breath of wind, rain forecast for tomorrow.
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Evening all. Just finished making raspberry ice cream, ready for our grandsons (and their parents!), coming to visit over New Year. It still needs churning a couple of times, but it tastes...
    Evening all. Just finished making raspberry ice cream, ready for our grandsons (and their parents!), coming to visit over New Year. It still needs churning a couple of times, but it tastes pretty good...It's been a beautiful day, minus 3 overnight and frost remaining all day in the shade,...
    Evening all. Just finished making raspberry ice cream, ready for our grandsons (and their parents!), coming to visit over New Year. It still needs churning a couple of times, but it tastes pretty good...It's been a beautiful day, minus 3...
    Evening all. Just finished making raspberry ice cream, ready for our grandsons (and their parents!), coming to visit over New Year. It still needs churning a couple of times, but it tastes...
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  8. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
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  9. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Those poppies are just gorgeous but doubt if I could grow them well here.Spent an hour doing some safety grips on the bottom wooden sleeper step down to the garage - I slid off it last year in...
    Those poppies are just gorgeous but doubt if I could grow them well here.Spent an hour doing some safety grips on the bottom wooden sleeper step down to the garage - I slid off it last year in the wet and ended up hugging the camellia pot so have nailed some strips of roofing felt across it -...
    Those poppies are just gorgeous but doubt if I could grow them well here.Spent an hour doing some safety grips on the bottom wooden sleeper step down to the garage - I slid off it last year in the wet and ended up hugging the camellia pot so...
    Those poppies are just gorgeous but doubt if I could grow them well here.Spent an hour doing some safety grips on the bottom wooden sleeper step down to the garage - I slid off it last year in...
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  10. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well lit; the problem is timing; I need to turn the...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
    Studio (1).JPG Studio (2).JPG Studio (3).JPG Studio (4).JPG Studio (5).JPG Studio (6).JPG
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  11. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
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  12. BB3

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

    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
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  13. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
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  14. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
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  15. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
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  16. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
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  17. MrHappyDays

    Is there anything I can do now?

    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
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  18. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
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  19. hi2u_uk

    Which branches should I chop off ?

    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
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  20. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
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