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  1. JWK
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    On another note, we are due to go to Ashridge to see Christmas lights later. Really hoping the rain stops.
    On another note, we are due to go to Ashridge to see Christmas lights later. Really hoping the rain stops.
    On another note, we are due to go to Ashridge to see Christmas lights later. Really hoping the rain stops.
    On another note, we are due to go to Ashridge to see Christmas lights later. Really hoping the rain stops.
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Apparently the participants can be any country in the EBA - European Broadcasting Area - which is why Israel gets in and Lebanon, Syria, and any state on the north African Med coast could apply as...
    Apparently the participants can be any country in the EBA - European Broadcasting Area - which is why Israel gets in and Lebanon, Syria, and any state on the north African Med coast could apply as long as they are members of the European Broadcasting Union.Not sure how Australia got in there.
    Apparently the participants can be any country in the EBA - European Broadcasting Area - which is why Israel gets in and Lebanon, Syria, and any state on the north African Med coast could apply as long as they are members of the European...
    Apparently the participants can be any country in the EBA - European Broadcasting Area - which is why Israel gets in and Lebanon, Syria, and any state on the north African Med coast could apply as...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
    Thank you @ChiveTalking and @katecat58 ...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Of course, I couldn't wait and went off for a walk at 20 past 12. Got totally soaked, but it stopped raining when I was back at home. Never mind, I feel better now.
    Of course, I couldn't wait and went off for a walk at 20 past 12. Got totally soaked, but it stopped raining when I was back at home. Never mind, I feel better now.
    Of course, I couldn't wait and went off for a walk at 20 past 12. Got totally soaked, but it stopped raining when I was back at home. Never mind, I feel better now.
    Of course, I couldn't wait and went off for a walk at 20 past 12. Got totally soaked, but it stopped raining when I was back at home. Never mind, I feel better now.
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  6. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the...
    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the time to it and arthritic fingers would be a frustration.Keep up the work on The Final Countdown...
    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the time to it and arthritic fingers would be a...
    It was an old church and I think they wanted the effect of the acoustics there.44 years is some good while to wait for your first violin. It may not be too late for a guitar but devoting the...
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  7. Millie16

    ID if possible !

    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
    I just tried it on identify.plantnet.org and it gave me 57% probability Jasminum beesianum, with no other strong candidates.
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  8. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
    I'm relieved @Michael Hewett - because they do look cute!
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  9. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    The Cold Moon
    The Cold Moon
    The Cold Moon
    The Cold Moon
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  10. Allex50

    PUFAs and GC bought compost.

    It is stated to break down 'over time by action of soil organisms'. This implicates spreading on to soil, not just stockpiling in a heap.This would be subject to those organisms being alive and...
    It is stated to break down 'over time by action of soil organisms'. This implicates spreading on to soil, not just stockpiling in a heap.This would be subject to those organisms being alive and present in the growing medium/soil.. Chemical fertilisers as salts are toxic to such organisms;...
    It is stated to break down 'over time by action of soil organisms'. This implicates spreading on to soil, not just stockpiling in a heap.This would be subject to those organisms being alive and present in the growing medium/soil.. Chemical...
    It is stated to break down 'over time by action of soil organisms'. This implicates spreading on to soil, not just stockpiling in a heap.This would be subject to those organisms being alive and...
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  11. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Hi,They are beautiful Mrs Shiney; top marks. :dbgrtmb:Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,They are beautiful Mrs Shiney; top marks. :dbgrtmb:Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,They are beautiful Mrs Shiney; top marks. :dbgrtmb:Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,They are beautiful Mrs Shiney; top marks. :dbgrtmb:Kind regards, Col.
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  12. Sheal

    Kitchen knife

    Yes. :blue thumb:If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
    Yes. :blue thumb:If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
    Yes. :blue thumb:If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
    Yes. :blue thumb:If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
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  13. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I read it the other way round with the flower emerging and finishing then, the leaves emerge: a bit like Amaryllis belladonna and Hippeastrums. I know exactly the same, just different
    I read it the other way round with the flower emerging and finishing then, the leaves emerge: a bit like Amaryllis belladonna and Hippeastrums. I know exactly the same, just different
    I read it the other way round with the flower emerging and finishing then, the leaves emerge: a bit like Amaryllis belladonna and Hippeastrums. I know exactly the same, just different
    I read it the other way round with the flower emerging and finishing then, the leaves emerge: a bit like Amaryllis belladonna and Hippeastrums. I know exactly the same, just different
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  14. Logan
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  15. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    I see the first comment says "Step one - marry someone who can sow". That'd be a gardener then! :biggrin:
    I see the first comment says "Step one - marry someone who can sow". That'd be a gardener then! :biggrin:
    I see the first comment says "Step one - marry someone who can sow". That'd be a gardener then! :biggrin:
    I see the first comment says "Step one - marry someone who can sow". That'd be a gardener then! :biggrin:
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The amount of hot air would certainly be useful for more efficient composting but you'd have to be careful of the likely toxic contents tho.
    The amount of hot air would certainly be useful for more efficient composting but you'd have to be careful of the likely toxic contents tho.
    The amount of hot air would certainly be useful for more efficient composting but you'd have to be careful of the likely toxic contents tho.
    The amount of hot air would certainly be useful for more efficient composting but you'd have to be careful of the likely toxic contents tho.
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    @Escarpment lovely photos, a very smart male. We regularly have both male and female GSWs on the feeders but never at the same time. However when they have offspring one of the parents will...
    @Escarpment lovely photos, a very smart male. We regularly have both male and female GSWs on the feeders but never at the same time. However when they have offspring one of the parents will encourage the youngster to be nearby on the poles and will feed them there. Gradually it is encouraged...
    @Escarpment lovely photos, a very smart male. We regularly have both male and female GSWs on the feeders but never at the same time. However when they have offspring one of the parents will encourage the youngster to be nearby on the poles and...
    @Escarpment lovely photos, a very smart male. We regularly have both male and female GSWs on the feeders but never at the same time. However when they have offspring one of the parents will...
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  18. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I thought George did very well but I didn't really like the dance. It all seemed a bit disjointed and overly kicky choreography. Argentine tango should be sultry.I really enjoyed Balvinder's...
    I thought George did very well but I didn't really like the dance. It all seemed a bit disjointed and overly kicky choreography. Argentine tango should be sultry.I really enjoyed Balvinder's waltz - well danced, good choreography and more armography than many salsas so far and she seemed to...
    I thought George did very well but I didn't really like the dance. It all seemed a bit disjointed and overly kicky choreography. Argentine tango should be sultry.I really enjoyed Balvinder's waltz - well danced, good choreography and more...
    I thought George did very well but I didn't really like the dance. It all seemed a bit disjointed and overly kicky choreography. Argentine tango should be sultry.I really enjoyed Balvinder's...
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  19. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    Monty did a piece on box blight, for no other reason Longmeadow was suffering from it, if it hadn’t it wouldn’t be covered, so saying have a planned segment on diseases, pests and when a plant is...
    Monty did a piece on box blight, for no other reason Longmeadow was suffering from it, if it hadn’t it wouldn’t be covered, so saying have a planned segment on diseases, pests and when a plant is in poor shape like lack of nutrition or stressed.House plants are massive now with the younger...
    Monty did a piece on box blight, for no other reason Longmeadow was suffering from it, if it hadn’t it wouldn’t be covered, so saying have a planned segment on diseases, pests and when a plant is in poor shape like lack of nutrition or...
    Monty did a piece on box blight, for no other reason Longmeadow was suffering from it, if it hadn’t it wouldn’t be covered, so saying have a planned segment on diseases, pests and when a plant is...
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  20. JWK
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