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  1. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
    Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
    Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
    Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
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  2. BB3

    WORDS

    Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
    Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
    Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
    Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized...
    Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized it was powerful wind in valley. Yesterday afternoon I was driven out of the garden due to the wind...
    Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized it was powerful wind in valley. Yesterday afternoon...
    Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized...
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  4. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs...
    Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs out? Who mentioned tartiflette? It's all I can think about now!
    Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs out? Who mentioned tartiflette? It's all I can think...
    Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs...
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
    Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
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  8. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
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  9. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
    Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
    Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
    Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
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  11. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good...
    My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good friends who live a long way away and we rarely get to meet. One is sent to a couple we met on...
    My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good friends who live a long way away and we rarely get...
    My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good...
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  12. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
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  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. ...
    @pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. Once in power they didn't just immediately get their noses in the trough, they swam in in. This time...
    @pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. Once in power they didn't just immediately get...
    @pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. ...
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  14. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
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  15. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
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  16. Victoria
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    Poincettia colouring up for Christmas 2025

    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
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  17. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
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  18. 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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  19. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
    Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
    Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
    Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
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  20. JWK
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