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  1. burnie

    Potato growing 2026

    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
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  2. shiney
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  3. Selleri

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

    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    You can not win with charities. I used to donate to a local charity run by volunteers. Then the money came rolling in so they decided to pay themselves a large salary out of the donations. No more...
    You can not win with charities. I used to donate to a local charity run by volunteers. Then the money came rolling in so they decided to pay themselves a large salary out of the donations. No more donations from me.
    You can not win with charities. I used to donate to a local charity run by volunteers. Then the money came rolling in so they decided to pay themselves a large salary out of the donations. No more donations from me.
    You can not win with charities. I used to donate to a local charity run by volunteers. Then the money came rolling in so they decided to pay themselves a large salary out of the donations. No more...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Putin now has nuclear weapons positioned 8 mins from London apparently ... to which some wag online replied "Not coming up the M1 then"! :biggrin: Gotta love black humour.
    Putin now has nuclear weapons positioned 8 mins from London apparently ... to which some wag online replied "Not coming up the M1 then"! :biggrin: Gotta love black humour.
    Putin now has nuclear weapons positioned 8 mins from London apparently ... to which some wag online replied "Not coming up the M1 then"! :biggrin: Gotta love black humour.
    Putin now has nuclear weapons positioned 8 mins from London apparently ... to which some wag online replied "Not coming up the M1 then"! :biggrin: Gotta love black humour.
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  6. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    Not seen a dustbin for yrs, so my memory of their details has faded.
    Not seen a dustbin for yrs, so my memory of their details has faded.
    Not seen a dustbin for yrs, so my memory of their details has faded.
    Not seen a dustbin for yrs, so my memory of their details has faded.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Afternoon all.Really wet and miserable out but I have a cat on my lap and my puzzle books handy so that suits me.My SM shop order didn’t have the gammon I fancied so substituted it with a...
    Afternoon all.Really wet and miserable out but I have a cat on my lap and my puzzle books handy so that suits me.My SM shop order didn’t have the gammon I fancied so substituted it with a plain one, but twice as big. I have a refund voucher for the extra cost so I can make that work. I must...
    Afternoon all.Really wet and miserable out but I have a cat on my lap and my puzzle books handy so that suits me.My SM shop order didn’t have the gammon I fancied so substituted it with a plain one, but twice as big. I have a refund voucher...
    Afternoon all.Really wet and miserable out but I have a cat on my lap and my puzzle books handy so that suits me.My SM shop order didn’t have the gammon I fancied so substituted it with a...
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  8. Fof

    Today's flower

    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings...
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings all.Fof
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings all.Fof
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings...
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  9. MrHappyDays

    Giving plants as xmas presents

    Sounds like a great project @MrHappyDays ams I’m sure your donations are appreciated.Many people don’t ‘do’ plants or don’t value them. We are the opposite on here of course! Is your marketing...
    Sounds like a great project @MrHappyDays ams I’m sure your donations are appreciated.Many people don’t ‘do’ plants or don’t value them. We are the opposite on here of course! Is your marketing on-line? I wonder if going to markets or fayres would achieve better results?
    Sounds like a great project @MrHappyDays ams I’m sure your donations are appreciated.Many people don’t ‘do’ plants or don’t value them. We are the opposite on here of course! Is your marketing on-line? I wonder if going to markets or fayres...
    Sounds like a great project @MrHappyDays ams I’m sure your donations are appreciated.Many people don’t ‘do’ plants or don’t value them. We are the opposite on here of course! Is your marketing...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It is already up to 30f -1c and we're going to warm up to 50f 9c before we get plunged back into the freezer tomorrow. This is a nice little break from the cold we've had since pretty much the...
    It is already up to 30f -1c and we're going to warm up to 50f 9c before we get plunged back into the freezer tomorrow. This is a nice little break from the cold we've had since pretty much the beginning of December.
    It is already up to 30f -1c and we're going to warm up to 50f 9c before we get plunged back into the freezer tomorrow. This is a nice little break from the cold we've had since pretty much the beginning of December.
    It is already up to 30f -1c and we're going to warm up to 50f 9c before we get plunged back into the freezer tomorrow. This is a nice little break from the cold we've had since pretty much the...
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  11. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
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  12. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along with a flask of coffee.
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along...
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
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  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Oh sorry to read that, it is sad when you lose a favourite. My garden is not clay so when we have seriously low temperatures it is not quite such a disaster with the soil being free draining. Even...
    Oh sorry to read that, it is sad when you lose a favourite. My garden is not clay so when we have seriously low temperatures it is not quite such a disaster with the soil being free draining. Even in 2010 when temperatures here went down to -18oC I don’t remember loosing anything apart from some...
    Oh sorry to read that, it is sad when you lose a favourite. My garden is not clay so when we have seriously low temperatures it is not quite such a disaster with the soil being free draining. Even in 2010 when temperatures here went down to -18oC...
    Oh sorry to read that, it is sad when you lose a favourite. My garden is not clay so when we have seriously low temperatures it is not quite such a disaster with the soil being free draining. Even...
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  15. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach the worst part was this morning when i gave the other 2 their breakfast and Berry was expecting his.
    Thank you @AuntyRach the worst part was this morning when i gave the other 2 their breakfast and Berry was expecting his.
    Thank you @AuntyRach the worst part was this morning when i gave the other 2 their breakfast and Berry was expecting his.
    Thank you @AuntyRach the worst part was this morning when i gave the other 2 their breakfast and Berry was expecting his.
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  16. JWK
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  17. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my...
    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my hands were free. I still use it daily and you can download free books from the library service.
    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my hands were free. I still use it daily and you can...
    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my...
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  18. TheMadHedger

    Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?

    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
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  20. Logan
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