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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I agree with you Obelix about Shetland. I had the right family but wrong person.Whisky Galore is always worth watching.We have a neighbour like that who will keep lighting bonfires of green...
    I agree with you Obelix about Shetland. I had the right family but wrong person.Whisky Galore is always worth watching.We have a neighbour like that who will keep lighting bonfires of green leaves/not dead wood, especially on Monday mornings, not that I do much washing that day in...
    I agree with you Obelix about Shetland. I had the right family but wrong person.Whisky Galore is always worth watching.We have a neighbour like that who will keep lighting bonfires of green leaves/not dead wood, especially on Monday...
    I agree with you Obelix about Shetland. I had the right family but wrong person.Whisky Galore is always worth watching.We have a neighbour like that who will keep lighting bonfires of green...
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  2. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    My C. japonica produced its first flower in late November, now covered in flowers. Usually January here.
    My C. japonica produced its first flower in late November, now covered in flowers. Usually January here.
    My C. japonica produced its first flower in late November, now covered in flowers. Usually January here.
    My C. japonica produced its first flower in late November, now covered in flowers. Usually January here.
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    that was such a shame you lost your plants you bought :( l lost a lot of diff plants 2 yrs ago in the heat as l couldnt keep on top of watering. l think l'll repot the hellebores iv just bought...
    that was such a shame you lost your plants you bought :( l lost a lot of diff plants 2 yrs ago in the heat as l couldnt keep on top of watering. l think l'll repot the hellebores iv just bought and keep them all near the back door in sheltered spot till really well rooted ...plus l can keep eye...
    that was such a shame you lost your plants you bought :( l lost a lot of diff plants 2 yrs ago in the heat as l couldnt keep on top of watering. l think l'll repot the hellebores iv just bought and keep them all near the back door in sheltered...
    that was such a shame you lost your plants you bought :( l lost a lot of diff plants 2 yrs ago in the heat as l couldnt keep on top of watering. l think l'll repot the hellebores iv just bought...
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  4. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
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  5. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    Thanks, guys. I am 80+ so my sense of smell ain't what it used to be, but last year I did discover that it had a lovely scent.:thankyou: I'm not going to tell it that it shouldn't be doing what it is doing....
    Thanks, guys. I am 80+ so my sense of smell ain't what it used to be, but last year I did discover that it had a lovely scent.:thankyou: I'm not going to tell it that it shouldn't be doing what it is doing. It can just go for it as much as it likes.
    Thanks, guys. I am 80+ so my sense of smell ain't what it used to be, but last year I did discover that it had a lovely scent.:thankyou: I'm not going to tell it that it shouldn't be doing what it is doing. It can just go for it as much as it likes.
    Thanks, guys. I am 80+ so my sense of smell ain't what it used to be, but last year I did discover that it had a lovely scent.:thankyou: I'm not going to tell it that it shouldn't be doing what it is doing....
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Look for a cheap sim free (unlocked) phone @Ergates and then a cheap sim deal, I pay £4.95 a month with Talkmobile. Money Saving Expert offers good sim deals, often exclusives.
    Look for a cheap sim free (unlocked) phone @Ergates and then a cheap sim deal, I pay £4.95 a month with Talkmobile. Money Saving Expert offers good sim deals, often exclusives.
    Look for a cheap sim free (unlocked) phone @Ergates and then a cheap sim deal, I pay £4.95 a month with Talkmobile. Money Saving Expert offers good sim deals, often exclusives.
    Look for a cheap sim free (unlocked) phone @Ergates and then a cheap sim deal, I pay £4.95 a month with Talkmobile. Money Saving Expert offers good sim deals, often exclusives.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Another grim day. A gale has been blowing since early afternoon and is just starting to calm down. I can also hear rain outside now. :frown: 11C/52F
    Another grim day. A gale has been blowing since early afternoon and is just starting to calm down. I can also hear rain outside now. :frown: 11C/52F
    Another grim day. A gale has been blowing since early afternoon and is just starting to calm down. I can also hear rain outside now. :frown: 11C/52F
    Another grim day. A gale has been blowing since early afternoon and is just starting to calm down. I can also hear rain outside now. :frown: 11C/52F
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  8. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
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  9. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
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  10. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    You're doing well Colin. :thumbsup: If I was playing it would sound more like a cat yowling.
    You're doing well Colin. :thumbsup: If I was playing it would sound more like a cat yowling.
    You're doing well Colin. :thumbsup: If I was playing it would sound more like a cat yowling.
    You're doing well Colin. :thumbsup: If I was playing it would sound more like a cat yowling.
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  11. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
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  12. Victoria
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    Poincettia colouring up for Christmas 2025

    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
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  13. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less light pollution but your plant will no doubt be...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
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  14. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
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  15. JWK
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  16. Logan
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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
    @redstar , is assisted dying legal in your state?
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  18. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
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  20. JWK
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