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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our...
    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our battery collection has no AAA batteries (think Tool Station tomorrow). Lunch was the best this...
    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our battery collection has no AAA batteries (think...
    Another busy day, including meeting friend for lunch, hitting the pet food store (ouch), sorting last minute presents (when people we've not exchanged with for years, suddenly do!) and finding our...
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  2. 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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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Sunny most of the day but with a cold wind.
    Sunny most of the day but with a cold wind.
    Sunny most of the day but with a cold wind.
    Sunny most of the day but with a cold wind.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk...
    I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk with their dog, guess what, it was off the lead a running around on the highway and going into...
    I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk with their dog, guess what, it was off the lead a...
    I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk...
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  5. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    But there is a cost of living crisis, I agree the supermarkets are the villains, but they are the main places to buy, they have killed off most of the opposition who cant compete.Intensive...
    But there is a cost of living crisis, I agree the supermarkets are the villains, but they are the main places to buy, they have killed off most of the opposition who cant compete.Intensive farming comes from farmers working to a price to suit the masses.
    But there is a cost of living crisis, I agree the supermarkets are the villains, but they are the main places to buy, they have killed off most of the opposition who cant compete.Intensive farming comes from farmers working to a price to suit...
    But there is a cost of living crisis, I agree the supermarkets are the villains, but they are the main places to buy, they have killed off most of the opposition who cant compete.Intensive...
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  7. 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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  8. burnie

    Potato growing 2026

    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
    Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
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  10. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
    I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. MrHappyDays
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    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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  14. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
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  15. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along with a flask of coffee.
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along...
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
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  17. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
    Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
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  18. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
    Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
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  19. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the Saxophone, the keyboards and lots of other instruments...
    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the...
    My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
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  20. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
    Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away :biggrin:
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