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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
    Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
    Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
    Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
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  2. Bear

    What fruit tree do i want for christmas

    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag...
    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag , just considering now do i put it with other apple trees or ither side of garden beside the rown...
    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag , just considering now do i put it with other...
    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our...
    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our battery collection has no AAA batteries (think Tool Station tomorrow). Lunch was the best this...
    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our battery collection has no AAA batteries (think...
    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our...
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  4. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Even if it did crack a little it's not going anywhere and it's not about to sink into the ground so nothing to worry about
    Even if it did crack a little it's not going anywhere and it's not about to sink into the ground so nothing to worry about
    Even if it did crack a little it's not going anywhere and it's not about to sink into the ground so nothing to worry about
    Even if it did crack a little it's not going anywhere and it's not about to sink into the ground so nothing to worry about
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  5. MrHappyDays
    Friendly x 4

    Giving plants as xmas presents

    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be...
    It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be well above freezing. A regular roller coaster of temps. For now, it is a bonus. I'm keeping my...
    It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be well above freezing. A regular roller coaster of...
    It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
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  8. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    I didn't realise this was SO old ... heard it whilst out yesterday ...
    I didn't realise this was SO old ... heard it whilst out yesterday ...
    I didn't realise this was SO old ... heard it whilst out yesterday ...
    I didn't realise this was SO old ... heard it whilst out yesterday ...
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  9. BB3

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

    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved in - I had a gardener to reduce those to bare...
    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved...
    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Sorry but NHS again, booked a flu jab at the local pharmacy yesterday via the NHS site, 11.15 this morning. Went along and she said we have run out of the stuff, not had any for a while.So why...
    Sorry but NHS again, booked a flu jab at the local pharmacy yesterday via the NHS site, 11.15 this morning. Went along and she said we have run out of the stuff, not had any for a while.So why the hell does the NHS site allow me to book the thing, the left hand aint got a clue what the right...
    Sorry but NHS again, booked a flu jab at the local pharmacy yesterday via the NHS site, 11.15 this morning. Went along and she said we have run out of the stuff, not had any for a while.So why the hell does the NHS site allow me to book the...
    Sorry but NHS again, booked a flu jab at the local pharmacy yesterday via the NHS site, 11.15 this morning. Went along and she said we have run out of the stuff, not had any for a while.So why...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the Saxophone, the keyboards and lots of other instruments...
    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the...
    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
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  12. 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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  13. Victoria
    Like x 14

    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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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
    A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
    A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
    A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
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  15. Victoria
    Like x 9

    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 ...
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  16. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
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  17. 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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  18. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
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  19. TheMadHedger
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  20. 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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