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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox...
    What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox supper. He looks as if he is well fed at home, so I’ve no idea what is appealing about peanut butter...
    What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox supper. He looks as if he is well fed at home, so I’ve...
    What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    @Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
    @Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
    @Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
    @Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the...
    I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the charity, or paid. They do answer truthfully that they are paid. Presumably the charity finds this cost...
    I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the charity, or paid. They do answer truthfully that they...
    I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I wonder if he could point out its location on a map. ;)
    I wonder if he could point out its location on a map. ;)
    I wonder if he could point out its location on a map. ;)
    I wonder if he could point out its location on a map. ;)
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  5. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next...
    By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next year. I am not that sympathetic as you can grow lots of lovely plants I can’t:). From memory I think you...
    By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next year. I am not that sympathetic as you can grow lots...
    By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next...
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  6. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    Thanks i will think about this
    Thanks i will think about this
    Thanks i will think about this
    Thanks i will think about this
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  7. JWK
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  8. Selleri

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

    Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....
    Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an amazing orange-y scent.Escallonia is nice but...
    Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an...
    Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
    Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
    Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
    Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
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  10. pete
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    Electric cars.

    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
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  11. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
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  12. 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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  13. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    A gift from Norway
    A gift from Norway
    A gift from Norway
    A gift from Norway
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  14. burnie

    Potato growing 2026

    Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
    Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of space.
    Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of...
    Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
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  15. 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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  16. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    One I came across today on one of my walks.
    One I came across today on one of my walks.
    One I came across today on one of my walks.
    One I came across today on one of my walks.
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  17. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
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  18. 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...
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  19. 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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  20. 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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