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  1. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    No. Our local libraries have been closed due to cuts. So no jigsaws here!
    No. Our local libraries have been closed due to cuts. So no jigsaws here!
    No. Our local libraries have been closed due to cuts. So no jigsaws here!
    No. Our local libraries have been closed due to cuts. So no jigsaws here!
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
    Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
    Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
    Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Must admit that John Lewis is our preferred place for electrical stuff.
    Must admit that John Lewis is our preferred place for electrical stuff.
    Must admit that John Lewis is our preferred place for electrical stuff.
    Must admit that John Lewis is our preferred place for electrical stuff.
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  4. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Electric cars are all very well but surely need to be used in conjunction with other "green" habits. Heat pumps can be worthwhile but not every property is suitable. Electricity has to come from...
    Electric cars are all very well but surely need to be used in conjunction with other "green" habits. Heat pumps can be worthwhile but not every property is suitable. Electricity has to come from somewhere because we use more and more of it every day. Wind/Solar farms ? Nuclear ? Tidal ? All...
    Electric cars are all very well but surely need to be used in conjunction with other "green" habits. Heat pumps can be worthwhile but not every property is suitable. Electricity has to come from somewhere because we use more and more of it every...
    Electric cars are all very well but surely need to be used in conjunction with other "green" habits. Heat pumps can be worthwhile but not every property is suitable. Electricity has to come from...
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  5. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    Lovely music too @Escarpment :biggrin:.
    Lovely music too @Escarpment :biggrin:.
    Lovely music too @Escarpment :biggrin:.
    Lovely music too @Escarpment :biggrin:.
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....
    Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted by a flock of Canada Geese. White Front refers to...
    Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted...
    Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the...
    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the day! My daughter's getting ready to go out, we are thinking of hitting the sales in town later and OH...
    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the day! My daughter's getting ready to go out, we are...
    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the...
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  8. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home...
    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home set up nicely for my work laptop, then they gave me a new one and everything was swapped.
    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home set up nicely for my work laptop, then they gave...
    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home...
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  9. JWK
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  10. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
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  11. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
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  12. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
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  13. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
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  14. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned looking. They are both vigorous and will cover a wall.
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
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  15. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is perfect at 6.30 am), and run wild around the foreign...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
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  16. Adam I

    Slow release fertiliser and microplastics

    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in the digestive systems of cattle let alone in the...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
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  17. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
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  18. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's...
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's answered in a trice.So buckle up and join the ride It's always lots of fun, Grab a seat, a cup of...
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's answered in a trice.So buckle up and join the ride It's...
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's...
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  19. Selleri

    Tips and tricks for everyday life

    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
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  20. Snorky85

    Environmentally Friendly Ideas

    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
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