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  1. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    I was listening to last week’s Gardeners’ Question Time and they were talking whether a neighbour’s ivy hedge is killing their privet hedge, the great Pippa Greenwood suggested it is unlikely to...
    I was listening to last week’s Gardeners’ Question Time and they were talking whether a neighbour’s ivy hedge is killing their privet hedge, the great Pippa Greenwood suggested it is unlikely to be the neighbour’s ivy hedge as privet hedges are quite robust and a cause maybe instead honey...
    I was listening to last week’s Gardeners’ Question Time and they were talking whether a neighbour’s ivy hedge is killing their privet hedge, the great Pippa Greenwood suggested it is unlikely to be the neighbour’s ivy hedge as privet hedges are...
    I was listening to last week’s Gardeners’ Question Time and they were talking whether a neighbour’s ivy hedge is killing their privet hedge, the great Pippa Greenwood suggested it is unlikely to...
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  2. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Lovely Mrs Shiney
    Lovely Mrs Shiney
    Lovely Mrs Shiney
    Lovely Mrs Shiney
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  3. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Thank you @Obelix-Vendée and @Songbird I think it will take some time ...
    Thank you @Obelix-Vendée and @Songbird I think it will take some time ...
    Thank you @Obelix-Vendée and @Songbird I think it will take some time ...
    Thank you @Obelix-Vendée and @Songbird I think it will take some time ...
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  4. Ante1
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    My visit to Norfolk

    They're lovely pictures @Ante1 and such a nice time of the year to make a visit. You certainly seemed to make the most of the area during your visit. Lots of good memories for you and of goodies...
    They're lovely pictures @Ante1 and such a nice time of the year to make a visit. You certainly seemed to make the most of the area during your visit. Lots of good memories for you and of goodies for family and friends too! Hope you got yourself something too.:biggrin:……
    They're lovely pictures @Ante1 and such a nice time of the year to make a visit. You certainly seemed to make the most of the area during your visit. Lots of good memories for you and of goodies for family and friends too! Hope you got yourself...
    They're lovely pictures @Ante1 and such a nice time of the year to make a visit. You certainly seemed to make the most of the area during your visit. Lots of good memories for you and of goodies...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I put this to my daughter living in British Columbia @redstar and quote her response..."They haven't delivered mail directly to houses for years! There are mailboxes on every street with...
    I put this to my daughter living in British Columbia @redstar and quote her response..."They haven't delivered mail directly to houses for years! There are mailboxes on every street with individual boxes. Posty only has to stop once and do a multi drop for each street".Edit: Sorry...
    I put this to my daughter living in British Columbia @redstar and quote her response..."They haven't delivered mail directly to houses for years! There are mailboxes on every street with individual boxes. Posty only has to stop once and do a...
    I put this to my daughter living in British Columbia @redstar and quote her response..."They haven't delivered mail directly to houses for years! There are mailboxes on every street with...
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  6. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the...
    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the time to it and arthritic fingers would be a frustration.Keep up the work on The Final Countdown...
    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the time to it and arthritic fingers would be a...
    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Our stairs do a 180° turn so under the stairs is not full height and has no door but there's enough space for OH's shoe cupboard, a rail for hanging his golf jackets and space for boxes of golf...
    Our stairs do a 180° turn so under the stairs is not full height and has no door but there's enough space for OH's shoe cupboard, a rail for hanging his golf jackets and space for boxes of golf balls and sundries. It's his domain. I have clearouts in wardrobes, kitchen cupboards and so on as...
    Our stairs do a 180° turn so under the stairs is not full height and has no door but there's enough space for OH's shoe cupboard, a rail for hanging his golf jackets and space for boxes of golf balls and sundries. It's his domain. I have...
    Our stairs do a 180° turn so under the stairs is not full height and has no door but there's enough space for OH's shoe cupboard, a rail for hanging his golf jackets and space for boxes of golf...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Rain overnight followed by a dark, drizzly but calm day. A little warmer at 10C/50F.
    Rain overnight followed by a dark, drizzly but calm day. A little warmer at 10C/50F.
    Rain overnight followed by a dark, drizzly but calm day. A little warmer at 10C/50F.
    Rain overnight followed by a dark, drizzly but calm day. A little warmer at 10C/50F.
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  9. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Beware @shiney! If it's US chocolate it has even less cocoa in it than the UK makes that have recently been demoted from being called chocolate because they have too low a percentage of...
    Beware @shiney! If it's US chocolate it has even less cocoa in it than the UK makes that have recently been demoted from being called chocolate because they have too low a percentage of cocoa.Milka used to be good quality but they're busy in Russia now so off my shopping list and the same USA...
    Beware @shiney! If it's US chocolate it has even less cocoa in it than the UK makes that have recently been demoted from being called chocolate because they have too low a percentage of cocoa.Milka used to be good quality but they're busy in...
    Beware @shiney! If it's US chocolate it has even less cocoa in it than the UK makes that have recently been demoted from being called chocolate because they have too low a percentage of...
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  10. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    We put ours on a low brick wall on top of a concrete foundation. Then gravel and slabs inside. The base had to be perfectly level as it is a lean-to and had to screw to the house wall too.
    We put ours on a low brick wall on top of a concrete foundation. Then gravel and slabs inside. The base had to be perfectly level as it is a lean-to and had to screw to the house wall too.
    We put ours on a low brick wall on top of a concrete foundation. Then gravel and slabs inside. The base had to be perfectly level as it is a lean-to and had to screw to the house wall too.
    We put ours on a low brick wall on top of a concrete foundation. Then gravel and slabs inside. The base had to be perfectly level as it is a lean-to and had to screw to the house wall too.
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    A guy and Maggie meet at a bar. They get along so well that they decide to go to a hotel room.A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands. He then takes off his...
    A guy and Maggie meet at a bar. They get along so well that they decide to go to a hotel room.A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands. He then takes off his trousers and again washes his hands.Maggie has been watching him and says:.."Ye must be a...
    A guy and Maggie meet at a bar. They get along so well that they decide to go to a hotel room.A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands. He then takes off his trousers and again washes his hands.Maggie has been...
    A guy and Maggie meet at a bar. They get along so well that they decide to go to a hotel room.A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands. He then takes off his...
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  12. trogre

    Cyclamen

    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber...
    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber bigger, so more flowers next year. If they were in the ground, then you can let them seed and get more...
    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber bigger, so more flowers next year. If they were in...
    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber...
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  13. ArmyAirForce

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

    The bottom of the wood is looking a lot more open now, as most of the plants down there drop their leaves for the winter.Another surprise is a workshop Lupin. I tried to grow some from seed,...
    The bottom of the wood is looking a lot more open now, as most of the plants down there drop their leaves for the winter.Another surprise is a workshop Lupin. I tried to grow some from seed, earlier in the year, one of which survived and went into the railway. Most didn't grow and a few others...
    The bottom of the wood is looking a lot more open now, as most of the plants down there drop their leaves for the winter.Another surprise is a workshop Lupin. I tried to grow some from seed, earlier in the year, one of which survived and went...
    The bottom of the wood is looking a lot more open now, as most of the plants down there drop their leaves for the winter.Another surprise is a workshop Lupin. I tried to grow some from seed,...
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  14. Stuarta99

    Pruning roses

    Some Winter pruning is usually done to prevent wind, snow etc damage. As previously said. I usually leave proper pruning until I see buds forming in the Spring so I prune just above the outward...
    Some Winter pruning is usually done to prevent wind, snow etc damage. As previously said. I usually leave proper pruning until I see buds forming in the Spring so I prune just above the outward facing buds and remove unwanted shoots to shape the Roses. Roses are tough brutes so do not worry...
    Some Winter pruning is usually done to prevent wind, snow etc damage. As previously said. I usually leave proper pruning until I see buds forming in the Spring so I prune just above the outward facing buds and remove unwanted shoots to shape the...
    Some Winter pruning is usually done to prevent wind, snow etc damage. As previously said. I usually leave proper pruning until I see buds forming in the Spring so I prune just above the outward...
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  15. BB3

    How do mice get the bulbs out so neatly?

    Do not talk to me about Spanish Blue Bells. The previous owner planted them out the front and back and after 5 years of digging (amazing how far down the bulbs push themselves). The odd one keeps...
    Do not talk to me about Spanish Blue Bells. The previous owner planted them out the front and back and after 5 years of digging (amazing how far down the bulbs push themselves). The odd one keeps appearing like the bamboo they planted.
    Do not talk to me about Spanish Blue Bells. The previous owner planted them out the front and back and after 5 years of digging (amazing how far down the bulbs push themselves). The odd one keeps appearing like the bamboo they planted.
    Do not talk to me about Spanish Blue Bells. The previous owner planted them out the front and back and after 5 years of digging (amazing how far down the bulbs push themselves). The odd one keeps...
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  16. Logan
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  17. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    Its the active in use for control of ragwort,thistles and other broadleaf weeds in grassland "Aminopyralid is sold under many brand names, primarily by Corteva Agriscience, for broadleaf weed...
    Its the active in use for control of ragwort,thistles and other broadleaf weeds in grassland "Aminopyralid is sold under many brand names, primarily by Corteva Agriscience, for broadleaf weed control in pastures and rangelands, with key brands including Milestone, GrazonNext HL, DuraCor,...
    Its the active in use for control of ragwort,thistles and other broadleaf weeds in grassland "Aminopyralid is sold under many brand names, primarily by Corteva Agriscience, for broadleaf weed control in pastures and rangelands, with key brands...
    Its the active in use for control of ragwort,thistles and other broadleaf weeds in grassland "Aminopyralid is sold under many brand names, primarily by Corteva Agriscience, for broadleaf weed...
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  18. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
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  19. Millie16

    ID if possible !

    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
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  20. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
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