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  1. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We never mind them having it and I hope it works for...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A cold and dark day again to be replaced by wind and a snow and frost yellow warning for New Year, oh well makes a change, 5 degrees just now, but it doesn't feel like much above freezing to me.
    A cold and dark day again to be replaced by wind and a snow and frost yellow warning for New Year, oh well makes a change, 5 degrees just now, but it doesn't feel like much above freezing to me.
    A cold and dark day again to be replaced by wind and a snow and frost yellow warning for New Year, oh well makes a change, 5 degrees just now, but it doesn't feel like much above freezing to me.
    A cold and dark day again to be replaced by wind and a snow and frost yellow warning for New Year, oh well makes a change, 5 degrees just now, but it doesn't feel like much above freezing to me.
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  3. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
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  4. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
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  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @KT53, I do what @AnniD does if watching live but we rarely watch live TV anymore. A lot is recorded tv.
    @KT53, I do what @AnniD does if watching live but we rarely watch live TV anymore. A lot is recorded tv.
    @KT53, I do what @AnniD does if watching live but we rarely watch live TV anymore. A lot is recorded tv.
    @KT53, I do what @AnniD does if watching live but we rarely watch live TV anymore. A lot is recorded tv.
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  6. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of Margo @Ladybird4 ! Hope your printer troubles are now behind you.Hope the new dishwasher brings long...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of Margo @Ladybird4 ! Hope your printer troubles are now behind you.Hope the new dishwasher brings long and trouble-free service @Penny_Forthem .Last night was the coldest night I can remember without...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of Margo @Ladybird4 ! Hope your printer troubles are now behind you.Hope the new dishwasher brings long and trouble-free service @Penny_Forthem .Last...
    Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.Congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of Margo @Ladybird4 ! Hope your printer troubles are now behind you.Hope the new dishwasher brings long...
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  8. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Just let the women play best of 5 then the argument of equal pay would not come into it.Of course some men's matches may only go 3 sets but the potential is 5 at places like Wimbledon, (only...
    Just let the women play best of 5 then the argument of equal pay would not come into it.Of course some men's matches may only go 3 sets but the potential is 5 at places like Wimbledon, (only tennis I tend to watch), so to use the old saying, let's have a level playing field. :biggrin:
    Just let the women play best of 5 then the argument of equal pay would not come into it.Of course some men's matches may only go 3 sets but the potential is 5 at places like Wimbledon, (only tennis I tend to watch), so to use the old saying,...
    Just let the women play best of 5 then the argument of equal pay would not come into it.Of course some men's matches may only go 3 sets but the potential is 5 at places like Wimbledon, (only...
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  11. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
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  12. hailbopp

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

    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
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  13. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
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  14. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
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  15. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
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  16. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
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  17. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
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  18. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
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  19. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
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  20. 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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