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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @Obelix-Vendée Just turning up at A&E is great in theory but the wait there is longer than she can cope with too! Add to that, they'd check her notes, see what's happening with her GP and refer...
    @Obelix-Vendée Just turning up at A&E is great in theory but the wait there is longer than she can cope with too! Add to that, they'd check her notes, see what's happening with her GP and refer her back to the surgery. That's basically what happened when she got a physio appointment but was in...
    @Obelix-Vendée Just turning up at A&E is great in theory but the wait there is longer than she can cope with too! Add to that, they'd check her notes, see what's happening with her GP and refer her back to the surgery. That's basically what...
    @Obelix-Vendée Just turning up at A&E is great in theory but the wait there is longer than she can cope with too! Add to that, they'd check her notes, see what's happening with her GP and refer...
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  2. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    In Scotland, @Michael Hewett, they say “hen”, so there may be a link, but I’m not going to proffer any suggestions :biggrin:.
    In Scotland, @Michael Hewett, they say “hen”, so there may be a link, but I’m not going to proffer any suggestions :biggrin:.
    In Scotland, @Michael Hewett, they say “hen”, so there may be a link, but I’m not going to proffer any suggestions :biggrin:.
    In Scotland, @Michael Hewett, they say “hen”, so there may be a link, but I’m not going to proffer any suggestions :biggrin:.
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted remaining three in a grey pot to stand on the tiered metal stand which I can also see from the...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted remaining three in a grey pot to stand on the...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted...
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  4. ricky101
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  5. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
    Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
    Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
    Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my phone.
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and...
    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and Westerland, weeded the end bed and half the long border. The garden bin is full again and a big pop up...
    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and Westerland, weeded the end bed and half the long...
    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and...
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  8. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes in average 4 to 5 months until tulips etc. are...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
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  9. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers last week. I noticed that the other new canes and most of those that flowered last winter were...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers last week. I noticed that the other new canes and...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers...
    P1100768 - small.jpg P1100783 - small.jpg P1100773 - small.jpg P1100778 - small.jpg Dendrobium kingianum (Pink rock orchid)  01 - small.jpg P1110827 - small.jpg
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
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  11. 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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  12. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with patience and determination. This was just an...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
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  13. Victoria
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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  17. Logan
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  18. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
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  19. 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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  20. JWK
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