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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and...
    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and we managed a wander around. We did stop at the supermarket on the way home at lunchtime, as I had a...
    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and we managed a wander around. We did stop at the...
    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
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  3. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Oh before then, may I indulge you all by saying that yesterday was midwinter day, so last night was the longest night and today the days are getting longer!With the Spring bulbs coming through...
    Oh before then, may I indulge you all by saying that yesterday was midwinter day, so last night was the longest night and today the days are getting longer!With the Spring bulbs coming through as well. Then March the clocks go forward.
    Oh before then, may I indulge you all by saying that yesterday was midwinter day, so last night was the longest night and today the days are getting longer!With the Spring bulbs coming through as well. Then March the clocks go forward.
    Oh before then, may I indulge you all by saying that yesterday was midwinter day, so last night was the longest night and today the days are getting longer!With the Spring bulbs coming through...
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  4. JWK
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  5. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
    @LunarSea Primulas? Wonderful to see them so early. Will need to take another look around the garden to see if any of ours are in flower. Amazing.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one....
    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one. They did offer flu jabs at the same appointment, and I was able to book mine for the same time. Our...
    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one. They did offer flu jabs at the same appointment,...
    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one....
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  7. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
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  8. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Winter solstice is tomorrow, Sun, 21 Dec 2025, 3:03 pm.This time tomorrow the days are already getting longer. :hapfeet:
    Winter solstice is tomorrow, Sun, 21 Dec 2025, 3:03 pm.This time tomorrow the days are already getting longer. :hapfeet:
    Winter solstice is tomorrow, Sun, 21 Dec 2025, 3:03 pm.This time tomorrow the days are already getting longer. :hapfeet:
    Winter solstice is tomorrow, Sun, 21 Dec 2025, 3:03 pm.This time tomorrow the days are already getting longer. :hapfeet:
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  10. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I'd like George to win I think, followed by Karen. Depends on the show dances on how my votes will end up.
    I'd like George to win I think, followed by Karen. Depends on the show dances on how my votes will end up.
    I'd like George to win I think, followed by Karen. Depends on the show dances on how my votes will end up.
    I'd like George to win I think, followed by Karen. Depends on the show dances on how my votes will end up.
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  11. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    Thank you team for keeping this lovely forum for us for another year, I wish you a lovely turn of the year :) :star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:It would be interesting to hear how this forum was born.
    Thank you team for keeping this lovely forum for us for another year, I wish you a lovely turn of the year :) :star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:It would be interesting to hear how this forum was born.
    Thank you team for keeping this lovely forum for us for another year, I wish you a lovely turn of the year :) :star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:It would be interesting to hear how this forum was born.
    Thank you team for keeping this lovely forum for us for another year, I wish you a lovely turn of the year :) :star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:It would be interesting to hear how this forum was born.
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  12. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2025

    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
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  13. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    I agree with rowan, mine gives me a lot of pleasure watching the birds eating the berries. It doesn't spread too far or cast a heavy shade. Traditionally it's also supposed to protect you from...
    I agree with rowan, mine gives me a lot of pleasure watching the birds eating the berries. It doesn't spread too far or cast a heavy shade. Traditionally it's also supposed to protect you from witches!
    I agree with rowan, mine gives me a lot of pleasure watching the birds eating the berries. It doesn't spread too far or cast a heavy shade. Traditionally it's also supposed to protect you from witches!
    I agree with rowan, mine gives me a lot of pleasure watching the birds eating the berries. It doesn't spread too far or cast a heavy shade. Traditionally it's also supposed to protect you from...
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  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in....
    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in.Alliums that I think look like flu victims with their leaky noses (nectaroscordum, properly, I...
    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in.Alliums that I think look like flu victims with...
    The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in....
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  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in...
    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in one place and not all are used to provide food. Killing any animal solely for "sport" is to be...
    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in one place and not all are used to provide food....
    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in...
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  16. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
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  17. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
    Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
    Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
    Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
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  18. Juliasaurus

    Around the World in 80 Gardens

    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
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  19. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
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  20. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
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