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  1. JWK
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  2. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
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  3. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    You've been very busy, Steve! Those Christmas tree ornaments are lovely; we have a lot of hand-made ones too, but they were mostly created by our children at an early age - not exactly refined,...
    You've been very busy, Steve! Those Christmas tree ornaments are lovely; we have a lot of hand-made ones too, but they were mostly created by our children at an early age - not exactly refined, but we still love them.We also have foxes visiting, two vixens, we think, and like yours, they...
    You've been very busy, Steve! Those Christmas tree ornaments are lovely; we have a lot of hand-made ones too, but they were mostly created by our children at an early age - not exactly refined, but we still love them.We also have foxes...
    You've been very busy, Steve! Those Christmas tree ornaments are lovely; we have a lot of hand-made ones too, but they were mostly created by our children at an early age - not exactly refined,...
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  4. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in....
    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in.Alliums that I think look like flu victims with their leaky noses (nectaroscordum, properly, I...
    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in.Alliums that I think look like flu victims with...
    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in....
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  5. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
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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. 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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  8. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. JWK
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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 ...
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  16. TheMadHedger
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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. 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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  19. Fof
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    Today's flower

    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings...
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings all.Fof
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings all.Fof
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings...
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  20. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    The Young lady at Toolstation called me darlin' yesterday:)
    The Young lady at Toolstation called me darlin' yesterday:)
    The Young lady at Toolstation called me darlin' yesterday:)
    The Young lady at Toolstation called me darlin' yesterday:)
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