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  1. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It has nothing to do with class envy. I am glad I'm not a fox.As for Father Christmas there was one in the foyer at ASDA bellowing out HO HO HO. Rather scary I thought. Same with clowns -...
    It has nothing to do with class envy. I am glad I'm not a fox.As for Father Christmas there was one in the foyer at ASDA bellowing out HO HO HO. Rather scary I thought. Same with clowns - terrifying!
    It has nothing to do with class envy. I am glad I'm not a fox.As for Father Christmas there was one in the foyer at ASDA bellowing out HO HO HO. Rather scary I thought. Same with clowns - terrifying!
    It has nothing to do with class envy. I am glad I'm not a fox.As for Father Christmas there was one in the foyer at ASDA bellowing out HO HO HO. Rather scary I thought. Same with clowns -...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Dry here too Getting colder each day and night for a while, jenny namaste
    Dry here too Getting colder each day and night for a while, jenny namaste
    Dry here too Getting colder each day and night for a while, jenny namaste
    Dry here too Getting colder each day and night for a while, jenny namaste
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Looks almost the same as our kitchen when it was stripped out! We didn't have any gas lights though as it was built in 1961. We, too, could only afford to buy a 'doer upper' that came with a...
    Looks almost the same as our kitchen when it was stripped out! We didn't have any gas lights though as it was built in 1961. We, too, could only afford to buy a 'doer upper' that came with a large garden in this city. We only had a small courtyard before and I was desperate for a proper garden.
    Looks almost the same as our kitchen when it was stripped out! We didn't have any gas lights though as it was built in 1961. We, too, could only afford to buy a 'doer upper' that came with a large garden in this city. We only had a small...
    Looks almost the same as our kitchen when it was stripped out! We didn't have any gas lights though as it was built in 1961. We, too, could only afford to buy a 'doer upper' that came with a...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    That is sad @Ladybird4 but at least his genes live on in his new grandchild, something to celebrate. My younger brother who died last year had no children of his own, only 3 stepchildren. He was a...
    That is sad @Ladybird4 but at least his genes live on in his new grandchild, something to celebrate. My younger brother who died last year had no children of his own, only 3 stepchildren. He was a good father to them. My older brother lives up your way on the outskirts of Manchester so we don't...
    That is sad @Ladybird4 but at least his genes live on in his new grandchild, something to celebrate. My younger brother who died last year had no children of his own, only 3 stepchildren. He was a good father to them. My older brother lives up...
    That is sad @Ladybird4 but at least his genes live on in his new grandchild, something to celebrate. My younger brother who died last year had no children of his own, only 3 stepchildren. He was a...
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  6. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a friend's daughter who is learning to sew.I use Pound...
    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a...
    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
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  7. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
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  8. 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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  9. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some of the pots of plants on the patio and in the...
    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some...
    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
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  10. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
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  11. JWK
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
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  14. 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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  15. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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  16. Allex50
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
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  20. 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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