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  1. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
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  3. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I think she's over the worst of it now.They...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems...
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  4. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
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  5. Selleri

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

    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
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  6. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of the big supermarkets are on the edge of town (not out of town sites) so I use them. I find that...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of the big supermarkets are on the edge of town (not...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers' market in the village hall. It was today instead of...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers'...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise...
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  9. ArmyAirForce

    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...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
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  12. Spruce
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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
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  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
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  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking,...
    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking, to improve the look.
    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking, to improve the look.
    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking,...
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  15. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
    Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
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  16. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  17. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
    This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
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  19. 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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  20. Bear

    What fruit tree do i want for christmas

    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag...
    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag , just considering now do i put it with other apple trees or ither side of garden beside the rown...
    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag , just considering now do i put it with other...
    I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag...
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