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  1. 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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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now...
    It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now they've packed up and left. Unfortunately though the bin lorry couldn't get through so our black bin...
    It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now they've packed up and left. Unfortunately though the...
    It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now...
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  3. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    They look very neat and tidy workers! :blue thumb:How long does the cement need to go off. If it rains on it, will it matter?
    They look very neat and tidy workers! :blue thumb:How long does the cement need to go off. If it rains on it, will it matter?
    They look very neat and tidy workers! :blue thumb:How long does the cement need to go off. If it rains on it, will it matter?
    They look very neat and tidy workers! :blue thumb:How long does the cement need to go off. If it rains on it, will it matter?
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few...
    I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few minutes. 10c, feels like Spring :)
    I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few minutes. 10c, feels like Spring :)
    I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few...
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  5. 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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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I'm now having problems with page's slow to change + 2 clicks to do things and then nowt happens :mad:
    I'm now having problems with page's slow to change + 2 clicks to do things and then nowt happens :mad:
    I'm now having problems with page's slow to change + 2 clicks to do things and then nowt happens :mad:
    I'm now having problems with page's slow to change + 2 clicks to do things and then nowt happens :mad:
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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  9. 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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  10. Victoria
    Like x 14

    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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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I don't understand the motivation, but I don't see it as any worse than eating meat. At least the animal lived free and (hopefully) died quickly and painlessly, unlike so many of our intensively...
    I don't understand the motivation, but I don't see it as any worse than eating meat. At least the animal lived free and (hopefully) died quickly and painlessly, unlike so many of our intensively farmed livestock.
    I don't understand the motivation, but I don't see it as any worse than eating meat. At least the animal lived free and (hopefully) died quickly and painlessly, unlike so many of our intensively farmed livestock.
    I don't understand the motivation, but I don't see it as any worse than eating meat. At least the animal lived free and (hopefully) died quickly and painlessly, unlike so many of our intensively...
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Santa travelling by Sea King!
    Santa travelling by Sea King!
    Santa travelling by Sea King!
    Santa travelling by Sea King!
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  13. 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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  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Lovely sunshine this morning so I whizzed out to do some pruning, rose bush and bits of the magnolia which unfortunately had quite a lot of dead branches. It is getting old ish - 20 years probably...
    Lovely sunshine this morning so I whizzed out to do some pruning, rose bush and bits of the magnolia which unfortunately had quite a lot of dead branches. It is getting old ish - 20 years probably but think the very dry summer might have something to do with it. I also cut down the clematis...
    Lovely sunshine this morning so I whizzed out to do some pruning, rose bush and bits of the magnolia which unfortunately had quite a lot of dead branches. It is getting old ish - 20 years probably but think the very dry summer might have...
    Lovely sunshine this morning so I whizzed out to do some pruning, rose bush and bits of the magnolia which unfortunately had quite a lot of dead branches. It is getting old ish - 20 years probably...
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. TheMadHedger
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  19. 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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  20. 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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