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  1. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Yesterday, I bailed out the patio pond a bit, to stop it overflowing. Then I cut leaves off the Helibores to reveal the emerging flowers. Should have done more but inside jobs take priority at...
    Yesterday, I bailed out the patio pond a bit, to stop it overflowing. Then I cut leaves off the Helibores to reveal the emerging flowers. Should have done more but inside jobs take priority at this time of year.
    Yesterday, I bailed out the patio pond a bit, to stop it overflowing. Then I cut leaves off the Helibores to reveal the emerging flowers. Should have done more but inside jobs take priority at this time of year.
    Yesterday, I bailed out the patio pond a bit, to stop it overflowing. Then I cut leaves off the Helibores to reveal the emerging flowers. Should have done more but inside jobs take priority at...
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  2. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    "my handsome" - pronounced "me 'ansum" - is typically Cornish. I got a lot of it growing up. I had a older (not by much) male colleague who called all women "flower", it made me laugh. And the...
    "my handsome" - pronounced "me 'ansum" - is typically Cornish. I got a lot of it growing up. I had a older (not by much) male colleague who called all women "flower", it made me laugh. And the supermarket workers in my town often say "my lovely". All these terms are much safer than the American...
    "my handsome" - pronounced "me 'ansum" - is typically Cornish. I got a lot of it growing up. I had a older (not by much) male colleague who called all women "flower", it made me laugh. And the supermarket workers in my town often say "my...
    "my handsome" - pronounced "me 'ansum" - is typically Cornish. I got a lot of it growing up. I had a older (not by much) male colleague who called all women "flower", it made me laugh. And the...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.I managed to scratch my cornea and also had a multi-day migraine. I didn't want to risk posting some mad migraine-fuelled rant on here, so I stayed away for a...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.I managed to scratch my cornea and also had a multi-day migraine. I didn't want to risk posting some mad migraine-fuelled rant on here, so I stayed away for a while.For about thirteen months now I've been taking a daily muti-vitamin & multi-mineral tablet. ...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.I managed to scratch my cornea and also had a multi-day migraine. I didn't want to risk posting some mad migraine-fuelled rant on here, so I stayed away for a while.For about thirteen months now I've been...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.I managed to scratch my cornea and also had a multi-day migraine. I didn't want to risk posting some mad migraine-fuelled rant on here, so I stayed away for a...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    That’s fine, @NigelJ, except the word gay has been hijacked for other meanings. A shame, it was a very appropriate word for some occasions, least of all for describing most of the homosexual...
    That’s fine, @NigelJ, except the word gay has been hijacked for other meanings. A shame, it was a very appropriate word for some occasions, least of all for describing most of the homosexual people I know, who seem to be quite normally behaved, sometimes cheerful, sometimes down in the dumps,...
    That’s fine, @NigelJ, except the word gay has been hijacked for other meanings. A shame, it was a very appropriate word for some occasions, least of all for describing most of the homosexual people I know, who seem to be quite normally behaved,...
    That’s fine, @NigelJ, except the word gay has been hijacked for other meanings. A shame, it was a very appropriate word for some occasions, least of all for describing most of the homosexual...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    At a proper shop yesterday a stalk of brussels was about £2.00. Growing up we always had a stalk of brussels, bought or gifted; they kept better than the picked ones. Also grew our own in the...
    At a proper shop yesterday a stalk of brussels was about £2.00. Growing up we always had a stalk of brussels, bought or gifted; they kept better than the picked ones. Also grew our own in the garden and often had brussel tops cooked like cabbage, no difference in taste really. Nutmeg goes well...
    At a proper shop yesterday a stalk of brussels was about £2.00. Growing up we always had a stalk of brussels, bought or gifted; they kept better than the picked ones. Also grew our own in the garden and often had brussel tops cooked like cabbage,...
    At a proper shop yesterday a stalk of brussels was about £2.00. Growing up we always had a stalk of brussels, bought or gifted; they kept better than the picked ones. Also grew our own in the...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Good morning all,dull and cloudy high of 9c rain forcasted for tonight .
    Good morning all,dull and cloudy high of 9c rain forcasted for tonight .
    Good morning all,dull and cloudy high of 9c rain forcasted for tonight .
    Good morning all,dull and cloudy high of 9c rain forcasted for tonight .
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  7. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    I can imagine beech in a hedge - and as a full grown tree - but I find it hard to imagine any in-between state that would look good. Maybe pollarding?I have plenty of neighbours who plant trees...
    I can imagine beech in a hedge - and as a full grown tree - but I find it hard to imagine any in-between state that would look good. Maybe pollarding?I have plenty of neighbours who plant trees and then just lop the tops off when they get too tall, and it looks awful.
    I can imagine beech in a hedge - and as a full grown tree - but I find it hard to imagine any in-between state that would look good. Maybe pollarding?I have plenty of neighbours who plant trees and then just lop the tops off when they get too...
    I can imagine beech in a hedge - and as a full grown tree - but I find it hard to imagine any in-between state that would look good. Maybe pollarding?I have plenty of neighbours who plant trees...
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  8. JWK
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
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  10. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    A bit better here too but still not back to normal.
    A bit better here too but still not back to normal.
    A bit better here too but still not back to normal.
    A bit better here too but still not back to normal.
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  11. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  12. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
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  13. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
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  14. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
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  15. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    :Wino:Cheers to all who enjoyed the series and chatted on here.
    :Wino:Cheers to all who enjoyed the series and chatted on here.
    :Wino:Cheers to all who enjoyed the series and chatted on here.
    :Wino:Cheers to all who enjoyed the series and chatted on here.
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  16. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
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  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking...
    You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking an interest in real life in a genuine way.George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless
    You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking an interest in real life in a genuine way.George...
    You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking...
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  18. JWK
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  19. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
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  20. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
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