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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the 80s. Visiting a supermarket to buy milk, eggs and...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I...
    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously lifted a small paving slab by a path I relaid after...
    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously...
    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day...
    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day after that. Then there is chicken pot pie from scraps left over that might be in 4 days, or might...
    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day after that. Then there is chicken pot pie from...
    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day...
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  5. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
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  6. JWK
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    What they skipped Valentines day. Horrid.
    What they skipped Valentines day. Horrid.
    What they skipped Valentines day. Horrid.
    What they skipped Valentines day. Horrid.
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  8. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do...
    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do think I need to decide whether I have the patience to do what, considering a good result is not...
    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do think I need to decide whether I have the patience...
    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
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  10. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
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  11. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
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  12. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
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  13. ArmyAirForce

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

    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since modified the fox file as we were struggling to...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders...
    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many all at once....and they came back many times.
    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many...
    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders...
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  17. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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