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  1. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
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  2. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    It's going to take a good few years to determine whether it works or not though. Might be better to just find a tree that naturally grows to 3m ish and stays slender!
    It's going to take a good few years to determine whether it works or not though. Might be better to just find a tree that naturally grows to 3m ish and stays slender!
    It's going to take a good few years to determine whether it works or not though. Might be better to just find a tree that naturally grows to 3m ish and stays slender!
    It's going to take a good few years to determine whether it works or not though. Might be better to just find a tree that naturally grows to 3m ish and stays slender!
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
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  4. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    You could remove the flowers but they will likely just get frosted or fall off unpollinated.The apples I mentioned did blossom in the spring but I can't say for certain that that exact same bit...
    You could remove the flowers but they will likely just get frosted or fall off unpollinated.The apples I mentioned did blossom in the spring but I can't say for certain that that exact same bit rebloomed again. These out of season bloom events tend to be quite sparse in terms of actual...
    You could remove the flowers but they will likely just get frosted or fall off unpollinated.The apples I mentioned did blossom in the spring but I can't say for certain that that exact same bit rebloomed again. These out of season bloom events...
    You could remove the flowers but they will likely just get frosted or fall off unpollinated.The apples I mentioned did blossom in the spring but I can't say for certain that that exact same bit...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Combining your negative post about people posting negative comments about the weather, rather than the actual day, gives us a double negative. I was told a double negative always turned out to...
    Combining your negative post about people posting negative comments about the weather, rather than the actual day, gives us a double negative. I was told a double negative always turned out to be positive. :biggrin:
    Combining your negative post about people posting negative comments about the weather, rather than the actual day, gives us a double negative. I was told a double negative always turned out to be positive. :biggrin:
    Combining your negative post about people posting negative comments about the weather, rather than the actual day, gives us a double negative. I was told a double negative always turned out to...
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  6. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    I thought that too for this one, but I do have a couple of bigger ones as well. Just don’t fancy getting ill from eating an inedible one. Either way, if anyone knows what it is I’d be interested...
    I thought that too for this one, but I do have a couple of bigger ones as well. Just don’t fancy getting ill from eating an inedible one. Either way, if anyone knows what it is I’d be interested to know. Thanks!
    I thought that too for this one, but I do have a couple of bigger ones as well. Just don’t fancy getting ill from eating an inedible one. Either way, if anyone knows what it is I’d be interested to know. Thanks!
    I thought that too for this one, but I do have a couple of bigger ones as well. Just don’t fancy getting ill from eating an inedible one. Either way, if anyone knows what it is I’d be interested...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of the big supermarkets are on the edge of town (not out of town sites) so I use them. I find that...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of the big supermarkets are on the edge of town (not...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of...
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  9. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  15. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 8

    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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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