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  1. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
    My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    We were mostly cloudy with peeps of the sun. High of 15.7c, now 13c. Went to our friends at the coast today and sat on the verandah in the sun. pictures in a bit. Played with her many cats ......
    We were mostly cloudy with peeps of the sun. High of 15.7c, now 13c. Went to our friends at the coast today and sat on the verandah in the sun. pictures in a bit. Played with her many cats ... twenty something! :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    We were mostly cloudy with peeps of the sun. High of 15.7c, now 13c. Went to our friends at the coast today and sat on the verandah in the sun. pictures in a bit. Played with her many cats ... twenty something! :cat-kittyandsmiley:
    We were mostly cloudy with peeps of the sun. High of 15.7c, now 13c. Went to our friends at the coast today and sat on the verandah in the sun. pictures in a bit. Played with her many cats ......
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Re the changeover to digital phones (VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol):- from what I have been told by BT you would normally be allowed up to three months to defer the changeover. They do...
    Re the changeover to digital phones (VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol):- from what I have been told by BT you would normally be allowed up to three months to defer the changeover. They do have battery backups and I was originally told they lasted half an hour, then they had upgraded it to...
    Re the changeover to digital phones (VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol):- from what I have been told by BT you would normally be allowed up to three months to defer the changeover. They do have battery backups and I was originally told they...
    Re the changeover to digital phones (VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol):- from what I have been told by BT you would normally be allowed up to three months to defer the changeover. They do...
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  4. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
    Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    They have medicare for over 65s, though most of it isn't free:It looks like it's difficult to opt out of medicare after 65 unless you're still working, so most people getting social security...
    They have medicare for over 65s, though most of it isn't free:It looks like it's difficult to opt out of medicare after 65 unless you're still working, so most people getting social security payments will have to devote a few hundred of that a month to medicare.
    They have medicare for over 65s, though most of it isn't free:It looks like it's difficult to opt out of medicare after 65 unless you're still working, so most people getting social security payments will have to devote a few hundred of that a...
    They have medicare for over 65s, though most of it isn't free:It looks like it's difficult to opt out of medicare after 65 unless you're still working, so most people getting social security...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Can I ask what you take just once a month of Vitamin D please? I should take the vit but can’t tolerate a daily dose. I’d be interested to know about the monthly dose. TIA.
    Can I ask what you take just once a month of Vitamin D please? I should take the vit but can’t tolerate a daily dose. I’d be interested to know about the monthly dose. TIA.
    Can I ask what you take just once a month of Vitamin D please? I should take the vit but can’t tolerate a daily dose. I’d be interested to know about the monthly dose. TIA.
    Can I ask what you take just once a month of Vitamin D please? I should take the vit but can’t tolerate a daily dose. I’d be interested to know about the monthly dose. TIA.
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  7. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
    Watch out for weeds. My weeds are growing fast and furious and it is still poring down and blowing strong but their numbers will be up one day soon.
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  8. burnie

    Potato growing 2026

    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
    Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
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  9. shiney
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  10. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
    Go to a GC with outdoor section and see what is still green then as suggested smell it.
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  11. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
    Plastic??? Not seen those either.There are the thin galvanised ones that bend when you walk on them.
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  12. Fof
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    Today's flower

    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings...
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings all.Fof
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings all.Fof
    Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. :spinning::spinning:Seasons greetings...
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  13. MrHappyDays

    Giving plants as xmas presents

    Thanks for the tips!
    Thanks for the tips!
    Thanks for the tips!
    Thanks for the tips!
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  14. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
    If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
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  15. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
    Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along with a flask of coffee.
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along...
    I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
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  17. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters...
    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters to have by front door. iv still got the pink tulips to plant there that husband bought me, will do...
    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters to have by front door. iv still got the pink...
    Planted 10 more of the' ice wings' daffs this morning as we had short time of no rain, now really heavy rain this evening. Tomorrow will try & plant up half of the rest in to large containters...
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  18. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I'm glad to know Berry is all right now, normal blood test and tooth removed, he'll be happier now. Thanks for letting us know @Logan ... My friend has cats and she swears by metacam, she's got...
    I'm glad to know Berry is all right now, normal blood test and tooth removed, he'll be happier now. Thanks for letting us know @Logan ... My friend has cats and she swears by metacam, she's got some in the house for emergencies.
    I'm glad to know Berry is all right now, normal blood test and tooth removed, he'll be happier now. Thanks for letting us know @Logan ... My friend has cats and she swears by metacam, she's got some in the house for emergencies.
    I'm glad to know Berry is all right now, normal blood test and tooth removed, he'll be happier now. Thanks for letting us know @Logan ... My friend has cats and she swears by metacam, she's got...
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  19. JWK
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  20. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
    Bm store have bulbs on sale. Couldn't resist.
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