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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available
Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available
Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available
Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 403 404 405
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Bluejayway
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Squash/gourd id help please!
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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pete
Dec 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Whaaattt?
There’s also Clean Boot Hunting where bloodhounds track human runners, followed by mounted riders. I could nominate some of those human runners .What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild
There’s also Clean Boot Hunting where bloodhounds track human runners, followed by mounted riders. I could nominate some of those human runners .What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild
There’s also Clean Boot Hunting where bloodhounds track human runners, followed by mounted riders. I could nominate some of those human runners .What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild
There’s also Clean Boot Hunting where bloodhounds track human runners, followed by mounted riders. I could nominate some of those human runners .What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 288 289 290
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Plantminded
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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...
Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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CostasK
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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john558
Dec 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not...
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not helping - particularly with their most recent approval of illegal settlements. They quite openly state...
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not helping - particularly with their most recent approval...
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 410 411 412
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Philippa
Dec 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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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...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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Allotment Boy
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
We had sunshine from 10 to 2 o’clock. It was 11c at the time when I had a walk. Back home, I wrapped the tree fern. It’s nicer to do this when it’s 11c than 5c as forecast for tomorrow.
We had sunshine from 10 to 2 o’clock. It was 11c at the time when I had a walk. Back home, I wrapped the tree fern. It’s nicer to do this when it’s 11c than 5c as forecast for tomorrow.
We had sunshine from 10 to 2 o’clock. It was 11c at the time when I had a walk. Back home, I wrapped the tree fern. It’s nicer to do this when it’s 11c than 5c as forecast for tomorrow.
We had sunshine from 10 to 2 o’clock. It was 11c at the time when I had a walk. Back home, I wrapped the tree fern. It’s nicer to do this when it’s 11c than 5c as forecast for tomorrow.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 536 537 538
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simone_in_wiltshire
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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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.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Songbird
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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Ergates
Dec 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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.
hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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waterbut
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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KT53
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since modified the fox file as we were struggling to...
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since...
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 37 38 39
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ArmyAirForce
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Slow pages
Thank you @Fat Controller
Thank you @Fat Controller
Thank you @Fat Controller
Thank you @Fat Controller
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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Bluejayway
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Squash/gourd id help please!
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM, Identification Area
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Cornsquashandy
Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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floralies
Dec 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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Friendly
Dec 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!

wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery ... 2
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ViewAhead
Dec 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Spruce, Dec 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Michael Hewett
Dec 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LunarSea
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