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  1. JWK
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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.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with avian flu, they're as rare as, well, hen's teeth! I'm hoping OH will feel able to put some outside...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with avian flu, they're as rare as, well, hen's...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with...
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  3. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I've now so many useful options; an additional option is I have my old Win 10 computer sitting unused and all it needs for studio use is a monitor and keyboard; a 24" monitor would be plenty...
    Hi,I've now so many useful options; an additional option is I have my old Win 10 computer sitting unused and all it needs for studio use is a monitor and keyboard; a 24" monitor would be plenty big enough whilst having full access to the Internet and video editing etc? I recently bought a...
    Hi,I've now so many useful options; an additional option is I have my old Win 10 computer sitting unused and all it needs for studio use is a monitor and keyboard; a 24" monitor would be plenty big enough whilst having full access to the...
    Hi,I've now so many useful options; an additional option is I have my old Win 10 computer sitting unused and all it needs for studio use is a monitor and keyboard; a 24" monitor would be plenty...
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  4. JWK
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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. :)
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  5. Loofah
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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...
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  6. Dorset-Tim

    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...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
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  8. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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  9. Allex50
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  10. Busy-Lizzie
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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,...
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  11. Upsydaisy
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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...
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  12. JWK
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  13. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    I've always considered anything listed in the vegetable section of a seed list to be edible and anything listed under flowers to be ornamental and only edible if there is a specific statement to...
    I've always considered anything listed in the vegetable section of a seed list to be edible and anything listed under flowers to be ornamental and only edible if there is a specific statement to that effect.
    I've always considered anything listed in the vegetable section of a seed list to be edible and anything listed under flowers to be ornamental and only edible if there is a specific statement to that effect.
    I've always considered anything listed in the vegetable section of a seed list to be edible and anything listed under flowers to be ornamental and only edible if there is a specific statement to...
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  14. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    There is no way you can actually justify what happened in Australia but I do feel Israel is actually responsible for putting Jews around the world in harms way.I've never actually understood...
    There is no way you can actually justify what happened in Australia but I do feel Israel is actually responsible for putting Jews around the world in harms way.I've never actually understood why there is a word like antisemitism, I think war is probably what it is in this case.
    There is no way you can actually justify what happened in Australia but I do feel Israel is actually responsible for putting Jews around the world in harms way.I've never actually understood why there is a word like antisemitism, I think war...
    There is no way you can actually justify what happened in Australia but I do feel Israel is actually responsible for putting Jews around the world in harms way.I've never actually understood...
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  15. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two...
    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two dustbins with collected rainwater at the top of the garden, and I'll take advantage of the dry spell to...
    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two dustbins with collected rainwater at the top of the...
    More rain overnight - rain gauge is up to nearly the 1cm mark since being installed on Friday. Blue sky and sunshine now and no rain in the forecast for the next week.I have filled up two...
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  16. wiseowl
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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.
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  17. hi2u_uk

    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.
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  18. AnniD

    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. ...
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  19. 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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  20. Michael Hewett
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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...
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