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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 12 13 14
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Plantminded
Dec 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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What's Cooking Today??
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 81 82 83
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cactus_girl
Dec 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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Songbird
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Songbird
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Squash/gourd id help please!
The poisons in the Cucumis Genus, cuces and pomps, are all bitter. If your squash fruit isnt bitter, it is safe to eat, regardless of ornamentality. A tiny bit wont hurt you but a whole bitter...
The poisons in the Cucumis Genus, cuces and pomps, are all bitter. If your squash fruit isnt bitter, it is safe to eat, regardless of ornamentality. A tiny bit wont hurt you but a whole bitter courgette could be lights out!I believe most poisonings involve people with poor sense of taste,...
The poisons in the Cucumis Genus, cuces and pomps, are all bitter. If your squash fruit isnt bitter, it is safe to eat, regardless of ornamentality. A tiny bit wont hurt you but a whole bitter courgette could be lights out!I believe most...
The poisons in the Cucumis Genus, cuces and pomps, are all bitter. If your squash fruit isnt bitter, it is safe to eat, regardless of ornamentality. A tiny bit wont hurt you but a whole bitter...
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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Adam I
Dec 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Whaaattt?
What a load of Christmas tree decorations!
What a load of Christmas tree decorations!
What a load of Christmas tree decorations!
What a load of Christmas tree decorations!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 287 288 289
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Ergates
Dec 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
So are you suggesting that if they decide he's insane then he didn't do it. He still did it, no question ,I really don't see why they need to fussy foot around with something like this. In other...
So are you suggesting that if they decide he's insane then he didn't do it. He still did it, no question ,I really don't see why they need to fussy foot around with something like this. In other less serious cases they name people that in my opinion should not be done, they ruin people who...
So are you suggesting that if they decide he's insane then he didn't do it. He still did it, no question ,I really don't see why they need to fussy foot around with something like this. In other less serious cases they name people that in my...
So are you suggesting that if they decide he's insane then he didn't do it. He still did it, no question ,I really don't see why they need to fussy foot around with something like this. In other...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 410 411 412
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pete
Dec 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Light cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 10c feels like 9c
Light cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 10c feels like 9c
Light cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 10c feels like 9c
Light cloud and light winds from the east south east temp 10c feels like 9c
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 536 537 538
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Logan
Dec 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of a fight but we got there. They went back into the...
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of...
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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Allotment Boy
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you you for your kind words about my eye @Busy-Lizzie , @Ladybird4 , & @Ergates .I wish you a safe journey to your Daughter-in-law's house @Busy-Lizzie ....
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you you for your kind words about my eye @Busy-Lizzie , @Ladybird4 , & @Ergates .I wish you a safe journey to your Daughter-in-law's house @Busy-Lizzie .My condolences to you @Penny_Forthem on a very sad anniversary for you.A rainy morning with...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you you for your kind words about my eye @Busy-Lizzie , @Ladybird4 , & @Ergates .I wish you a safe journey to your Daughter-in-law's house @Busy-Lizzie .My condolences to you @Penny_Forthem on a very...
Good morning ladies & gentlemen,Thank-you you for your kind words about my eye @Busy-Lizzie , @Ladybird4 , & @Ergates .I wish you a safe journey to your Daughter-in-law's house @Busy-Lizzie ....
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 403 404 405
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Badly_Maintained
Dec 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
New Tree for the Garden
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it. My decision-making process involves changing my...
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it....
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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CostasK
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
@Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
@Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
@Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
@Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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Logan
Dec 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
is my plant about to flower ?
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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waterbut
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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KT53
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 37 38 39
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ArmyAirForce
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Slow pages
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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KT53
Dec 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Squash/gourd id help please!
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM, Identification Area
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Cornsquashandy
Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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Escarpment
Dec 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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Friendly
Dec 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!

wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery ... 2
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ViewAhead
Dec 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM

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