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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    We used to go for a picnic in the summer and sit listening to the music on our wee battery operated trannie (transistor radio)... my step-granddad didn't "do" cars (I think it was a tax related...
    We used to go for a picnic in the summer and sit listening to the music on our wee battery operated trannie (transistor radio)... my step-granddad didn't "do" cars (I think it was a tax related thing) so had seats that would clip into the back of his Ford Tranny Van (Ford Transit) - folks would...
    We used to go for a picnic in the summer and sit listening to the music on our wee battery operated trannie (transistor radio)... my step-granddad didn't "do" cars (I think it was a tax related thing) so had seats that would clip into the back of...
    We used to go for a picnic in the summer and sit listening to the music on our wee battery operated trannie (transistor radio)... my step-granddad didn't "do" cars (I think it was a tax related...
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  2. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Nothing is ever straight forward is it, I hope they do a good job for you at that price !
    Nothing is ever straight forward is it, I hope they do a good job for you at that price !
    Nothing is ever straight forward is it, I hope they do a good job for you at that price !
    Nothing is ever straight forward is it, I hope they do a good job for you at that price !
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Yesterday, it rained from 9:30 AM constantly to 4 PM followed by heavy gales now and then. Of course, I didn't make it for a walk. I'm glad it's over. As much as we needed the rain after that...
    Yesterday, it rained from 9:30 AM constantly to 4 PM followed by heavy gales now and then. Of course, I didn't make it for a walk. I'm glad it's over. As much as we needed the rain after that awful drought, but if you have to go out and drive in these conditions, it's simply awful.Today, it's...
    Yesterday, it rained from 9:30 AM constantly to 4 PM followed by heavy gales now and then. Of course, I didn't make it for a walk. I'm glad it's over. As much as we needed the rain after that awful drought, but if you have to go out and drive in...
    Yesterday, it rained from 9:30 AM constantly to 4 PM followed by heavy gales now and then. Of course, I didn't make it for a walk. I'm glad it's over. As much as we needed the rain after that...
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  4. Selleri

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

    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
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  5. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Horrible wet day, it only eased off after dark. Glad it did stop because we went to see Top Hat at the Southbank in London. At least the walk from Waterloo was dry in the air if not underfoot....
    Horrible wet day, it only eased off after dark. Glad it did stop because we went to see Top Hat at the Southbank in London. At least the walk from Waterloo was dry in the air if not underfoot. Lovely show good old fashioned entertainment, corny old story line but great singing and dancing...
    Horrible wet day, it only eased off after dark. Glad it did stop because we went to see Top Hat at the Southbank in London. At least the walk from Waterloo was dry in the air if not underfoot. Lovely show good old fashioned entertainment, ...
    Horrible wet day, it only eased off after dark. Glad it did stop because we went to see Top Hat at the Southbank in London. At least the walk from Waterloo was dry in the air if not underfoot....
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  6. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach
    Thank you @AuntyRach
    Thank you @AuntyRach
    Thank you @AuntyRach
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  7. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
    Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
    Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
    Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
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  8. MrHappyDays
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    Giving plants as xmas presents

    Is it possible everyone in your selling area who wants them has already bought your plants so doesnt want any more? :rolleyespink:Bulbs are good cause there is way more space for them to put around. Try...
    Is it possible everyone in your selling area who wants them has already bought your plants so doesnt want any more? :rolleyespink:Bulbs are good cause there is way more space for them to put around. Try cultivating our native squills if you want something nobody else is selling. they behave like crocuses
    Is it possible everyone in your selling area who wants them has already bought your plants so doesnt want any more? :rolleyespink:Bulbs are good cause there is way more space for them to put around. Try cultivating our native squills if you want something...
    Is it possible everyone in your selling area who wants them has already bought your plants so doesnt want any more? :rolleyespink:Bulbs are good cause there is way more space for them to put around. Try...
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    About 10 years ago a BBC correspondent in the US returned to the UK when his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on grounds of cost.
    About 10 years ago a BBC correspondent in the US returned to the UK when his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on grounds of cost.
    About 10 years ago a BBC correspondent in the US returned to the UK when his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on grounds of cost.
    About 10 years ago a BBC correspondent in the US returned to the UK when his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on grounds of cost.
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    It's the smell of blood, animals just know there is something wrong when they smell blood
    It's the smell of blood, animals just know there is something wrong when they smell blood
    It's the smell of blood, animals just know there is something wrong when they smell blood
    It's the smell of blood, animals just know there is something wrong when they smell blood
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  11. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    My last bloom, probably for the year ...
    My last bloom, probably for the year ...
    My last bloom, probably for the year ...
    My last bloom, probably for the year ...
    Hib1 6 May.jpg Hib1 22 Jun.jpg Hib2 22 Jun.jpg Hibiscus 2 June 2012.JPG Hibiscus Pagoda Red 9 May 21.jpg Hibiscus Peach 1 Jun.jpg
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  12. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters...
    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters to have by front door. iv still got the pink tulips to plant there that husband bought me, will do...
    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters to have by front door. iv still got the pink...
    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters...
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  13. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
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  14. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
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  15. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
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  17. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
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  18. BB3

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

    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
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  19. 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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  20. shiney
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