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  1. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
    I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
    I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
    I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
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  2. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a...
    Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a pot of cuttings. I wonder what they found or have they planted something? Then I found a pile of...
    Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a pot of cuttings. I wonder what they found or have...
    Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
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  4. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
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  5. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    I think your question was answered. Go buy some that are battery operated from a garden centre or supermarket. If not get some online.I'm not sure what anyone else can say or info they can...
    I think your question was answered. Go buy some that are battery operated from a garden centre or supermarket. If not get some online.I'm not sure what anyone else can say or info they can give.How it got onto safety is a mystery.
    I think your question was answered. Go buy some that are battery operated from a garden centre or supermarket. If not get some online.I'm not sure what anyone else can say or info they can give.How it got onto safety is a mystery.
    I think your question was answered. Go buy some that are battery operated from a garden centre or supermarket. If not get some online.I'm not sure what anyone else can say or info they can...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    They existed before smart phones; I had a very nice Nokia Asha before my first smart phone, which had a camera and internet access and a complete physical keyboard like a Blackberry. These days...
    They existed before smart phones; I had a very nice Nokia Asha before my first smart phone, which had a camera and internet access and a complete physical keyboard like a Blackberry. These days the internet equipped ones are more popular in places like India and Africa due to affordability,...
    They existed before smart phones; I had a very nice Nokia Asha before my first smart phone, which had a camera and internet access and a complete physical keyboard like a Blackberry. These days the internet equipped ones are more popular in...
    They existed before smart phones; I had a very nice Nokia Asha before my first smart phone, which had a camera and internet access and a complete physical keyboard like a Blackberry. These days...
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  7. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
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  8. BB3

    WORDS

    That's called "elasticated waistband" :biggrin:
    That's called "elasticated waistband" :biggrin:
    That's called "elasticated waistband" :biggrin:
    That's called "elasticated waistband" :biggrin:
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  9. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I am signing out for today so I will bid you good evening and see you all in the morning.
    I am signing out for today so I will bid you good evening and see you all in the morning.
    I am signing out for today so I will bid you good evening and see you all in the morning.
    I am signing out for today so I will bid you good evening and see you all in the morning.
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of...
    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of course they're nomadic and will go where the food is and where they feel safe at roost.
    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of course they're nomadic and will go where the food is...
    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of...
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  12. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    P1100768 - small.jpg P1100783 - small.jpg P1100773 - small.jpg P1100778 - small.jpg Dendrobium kingianum (Pink rock orchid)  01 - small.jpg P1110827 - small.jpg
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  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Sunny from time to time but more cloud than yesterday, the wind also picked up which made it feel colder than yesterday. Still 9c despite the forecast saying warmer than yesterday.
    Sunny from time to time but more cloud than yesterday, the wind also picked up which made it feel colder than yesterday. Still 9c despite the forecast saying warmer than yesterday.
    Sunny from time to time but more cloud than yesterday, the wind also picked up which made it feel colder than yesterday. Still 9c despite the forecast saying warmer than yesterday.
    Sunny from time to time but more cloud than yesterday, the wind also picked up which made it feel colder than yesterday. Still 9c despite the forecast saying warmer than yesterday.
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  14. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
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  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That is a really moo poo way to go and you know it.I've got a few packets of blood pressure pills and other stuff in storage, but why should you have to do that, its crazy.
    That is a really moo poo way to go and you know it.I've got a few packets of blood pressure pills and other stuff in storage, but why should you have to do that, its crazy.
    That is a really moo poo way to go and you know it.I've got a few packets of blood pressure pills and other stuff in storage, but why should you have to do that, its crazy.
    That is a really moo poo way to go and you know it.I've got a few packets of blood pressure pills and other stuff in storage, but why should you have to do that, its crazy.
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  16. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
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  17. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
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  18. Victoria
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    Poincettia colouring up for Christmas 2025

    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
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  19. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
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  20. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
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