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  1. 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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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from...
    Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from my schoolfriend and bridesmaid, who I was afraid might have passed away, because I knew she'd been...
    Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from my schoolfriend and bridesmaid, who I was afraid...
    Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Yes, they do the sprouts at that price every Christmas. :noidea:
    Yes, they do the sprouts at that price every Christmas. :noidea:
    Yes, they do the sprouts at that price every Christmas. :noidea:
    Yes, they do the sprouts at that price every Christmas. :noidea:
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  4. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
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  5. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    The Christmas AngelOne particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip ... but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the...
    The Christmas AngelOne particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip ... but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the...
    The Christmas AngelOne particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip ... but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the...
    The Christmas AngelOne particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip ... but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the...
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  6. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Beach view.
    Beach view.
    Beach view.
    Beach view.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Yeah I could have done, but not that bothered really, I was only doing it because I was going to my sisters over Christmas and she has a history of breathing problems.I doubt it would make much...
    Yeah I could have done, but not that bothered really, I was only doing it because I was going to my sisters over Christmas and she has a history of breathing problems.I doubt it would make much difference as I dont think it stops you catching it or passing it on.
    Yeah I could have done, but not that bothered really, I was only doing it because I was going to my sisters over Christmas and she has a history of breathing problems.I doubt it would make much difference as I dont think it stops you catching...
    Yeah I could have done, but not that bothered really, I was only doing it because I was going to my sisters over Christmas and she has a history of breathing problems.I doubt it would make much...
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  8. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Happy Christmas to you too, @Spruce, and to all GC admin and members.
    Happy Christmas to you too, @Spruce, and to all GC admin and members.
    Happy Christmas to you too, @Spruce, and to all GC admin and members.
    Happy Christmas to you too, @Spruce, and to all GC admin and members.
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
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  13. 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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  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. 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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  16. MrHappyDays
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    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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Selleri

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

    We have a Saracocca in our front garden which gets full of flowers and berries. A leaflet dropper once stopped in his tracks when he must have smelt ( as he passed it) it as he he bent down and...
    We have a Saracocca in our front garden which gets full of flowers and berries. A leaflet dropper once stopped in his tracks when he must have smelt ( as he passed it) it as he he bent down and stuck his head into the plant and had a good old smell.I can’t smell a thing. Perhaps it a good thing?
    We have a Saracocca in our front garden which gets full of flowers and berries. A leaflet dropper once stopped in his tracks when he must have smelt ( as he passed it) it as he he bent down and stuck his head into the plant and had a good old...
    We have a Saracocca in our front garden which gets full of flowers and berries. A leaflet dropper once stopped in his tracks when he must have smelt ( as he passed it) it as he he bent down and...
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  20. 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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