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

    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb”...
    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb” which is another little name from Lancashire. :lolpt:.
    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb” which is another little name from Lancashire. :lolpt:.
    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb”...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    Songbird
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
  2. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Could the seedling have been the result of a cross ? Have you looked at any sites selling ornamental ones at all - tho I wouldn't describe yours as ornamental . The only ornamentals I have...
    Could the seedling have been the result of a cross ? Have you looked at any sites selling ornamental ones at all - tho I wouldn't describe yours as ornamental . The only ornamentals I have grown in the past were Turks Turban and Bottle Gourds but I imagine there are quite a few others by now.
    Could the seedling have been the result of a cross ? Have you looked at any sites selling ornamental ones at all - tho I wouldn't describe yours as ornamental . The only ornamentals I have grown in the past were Turks Turban and Bottle Gourds...
    Could the seedling have been the result of a cross ? Have you looked at any sites selling ornamental ones at all - tho I wouldn't describe yours as ornamental . The only ornamentals I have...
    Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area
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    Philippa
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
  3. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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    Songbird
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
  4. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I think she's over the worst of it now.They...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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    Thevictorian
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 408 409 410
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    KT53
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
  6. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking,...
    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking, to improve the look.
    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking, to improve the look.
    It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking,...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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    Plantminded
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers' market in the village hall. It was today instead of...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers'...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 402 403 404
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
  8. 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.
    hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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    waterbut
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
  9. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    I think you need something evergreen to hide that screening :biggrin:.
    I think you need something evergreen to hide that screening :biggrin:.
    I think you need something evergreen to hide that screening :biggrin:.
    I think you need something evergreen to hide that screening :biggrin:.
    Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2
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    Plantminded
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
  10. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
    AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    KT53
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
  11. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since modified the fox file as we were struggling to...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
    ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 37 38 39
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    ArmyAirForce
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
  12. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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    KT53
    Dec 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 534 535 536
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    Bluejayway
    Dec 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
  14. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of the big supermarkets are on the edge of town (not out of town sites) so I use them. I find that...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of the big supermarkets are on the edge of town (not...
    We used to have a butcher shop in the village but nobody took it over when he retired at the age of ninety. :sad:The next real butcher is in town and a pain to get to so I no longer bother. Some of...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 285 286 287
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    shiney
    Dec 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
  15. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
    Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM, Identification Area
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    Cornsquashandy
    Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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    Escarpment
    Dec 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
  17. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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    Friendly
    Dec 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
  18. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 8

    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
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    wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Dec 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
  19. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Spruce, Dec 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Michael Hewett
    Dec 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
  20. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Logan
    Dec 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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