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  1. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    The question I have is when is a squash an ornamental? I ask because turks turban is often called an ornamental but many people eat those. I had a quick look and it says gourds aren't edible but...
    The question I have is when is a squash an ornamental? I ask because turks turban is often called an ornamental but many people eat those. I had a quick look and it says gourds aren't edible but what determines a gourd from a edible squash? Lots of the little gourds I see online are from squash...
    The question I have is when is a squash an ornamental? I ask because turks turban is often called an ornamental but many people eat those. I had a quick look and it says gourds aren't edible but what determines a gourd from a edible squash? Lots...
    The question I have is when is a squash an ornamental? I ask because turks turban is often called an ornamental but many people eat those. I had a quick look and it says gourds aren't edible but...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two...
    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two dustbins with collected rainwater at the top of the garden, and I'll take advantage of the dry spell to...
    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two dustbins with collected rainwater at the top of the...
    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two...
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  3. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Patterns are usually provided in a layered format - you switch off all the layers except the size you want. Then, when you print (or project) it, there is a test square e.g. 5cm by 5cm. So you...
    Patterns are usually provided in a layered format - you switch off all the layers except the size you want. Then, when you print (or project) it, there is a test square e.g. 5cm by 5cm. So you check the size of that on your printed or projected output, and if it matches you're good to go.I...
    Patterns are usually provided in a layered format - you switch off all the layers except the size you want. Then, when you print (or project) it, there is a test square e.g. 5cm by 5cm. So you check the size of that on your printed or projected...
    Patterns are usually provided in a layered format - you switch off all the layers except the size you want. Then, when you print (or project) it, there is a test square e.g. 5cm by 5cm. So you...
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  4. JWK
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  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    So ...clamour to clamp down on anti-semitism. Good call. Simultaneously, Israel announces 19 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, a violation of international law.Respect for life and...
    So ...clamour to clamp down on anti-semitism. Good call. Simultaneously, Israel announces 19 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, a violation of international law.Respect for life and freedom works both ways.
    So ...clamour to clamp down on anti-semitism. Good call. Simultaneously, Israel announces 19 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, a violation of international law.Respect for life and freedom works both ways.
    So ...clamour to clamp down on anti-semitism. Good call. Simultaneously, Israel announces 19 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, a violation of international law.Respect for life and...
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  6. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it. My decision-making process involves changing my...
    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it....
    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of a fight but we got there. They went back into the...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
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  8. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
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  9. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with avian flu, they're as rare as, well, hen's teeth! I'm hoping OH will feel able to put some outside...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with avian flu, they're as rare as, well, hen's...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with...
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
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  11. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow onslaught. No queue at the tills. And it did not rain on me on the walk home.Even the relentless...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow onslaught. No queue at the tills. And it did not rain...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow...
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
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  14. 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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  15. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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  16. Allex50
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  17. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
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  18. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
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  19. 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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  20. 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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