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Post by daitheplant on Jan 14, 2023 21:36:27 GMT
Why do I get the impression that this superb gardening site is coming to an end? I am SO sad.
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Post by Eli on Jan 15, 2023 2:07:02 GMT
There seems to be very few members using it now, but it might be the time of year, there's not much one can write about the garden in January. I belong to two other garden sites and they both feel half dead on times.
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Post by seaburn on Jan 15, 2023 10:50:53 GMT
I also think that the time of year doesnt help like Hywel says.
Also social media and smart phones have led to the increased number of other platforms.
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Post by balc2 on Jan 15, 2023 16:09:45 GMT
I'm also finding this forum is having less members post on a regular basis.  Perhaps we need more subjects to talk about other than our principal interest in growing plants! That way people could still log in & comment even if they have little or anything to say about gardening! As I garden on a balcony there is even less to talk about than you who have proper gardens! |
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Post by lesley on Jan 15, 2023 18:42:39 GMT
The good thing is were still here and have been all the way through so lets keep going  |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 17, 2023 12:01:39 GMT
Don’t be sad daitheplant. Be happy that we oldies are still enjoying the advice and chat. I miss those of us who have died with their gardening boots on - Froglady, Lou, Sweetpea and Terry and we have offered support to Eli when he needed it. We come from all over the UK, although at times we have enjoyed posts from other countries. Spring is coming and we will all feel better. Maybe I did not sound very cheerful, but let’s keep our forum going. |
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Post by balc2 on Jan 17, 2023 17:50:45 GMT
The good thing is were still here and have been all the way through so lets keep going I quite agree with you there, lesley! 
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Post by grindle on Jan 18, 2023 4:01:19 GMT
this is more like a chat with friends of long standing most of us have been together for such a long time, I would miss it if it disappeared, which I really don't think it will |
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Post by grindle on Jan 18, 2023 4:01:36 GMT
this is more like a chat with friends of long standing most of us have been together for such a long time, I would miss it if it disappeared, which I really don't think it will |
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Post by steve on Jan 18, 2023 7:29:17 GMT
It’s so good you told us twice Grindle 😁👍
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Post by Cherry on Jan 18, 2023 10:13:15 GMT
I'm also finding this forum is having less members post on a regular basis. Perhaps we need more subjects to talk about other than our principal interest in growing plants! That way people could still log in & comment even if they have little or anything to say about gardening! As I garden on a balcony there is even less to talk about than you who have proper gardens! Interesting comment balc2, and we would like to get to know you better, so open up a subject. We used to recommend books, photo competitions (not too seriously). Now, at my great old age, I go to charity shops and ask for book recommendations, not because I am clever, but because I have read so many over the years.
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Post by SueA on Jan 18, 2023 11:49:42 GMT
Anyone can start a chat on any subject in the 'non gardening' chat section. The only problem is if they don't get posted in regularly they disappear down the pages & get forgotten.
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Post by geumgrower on Jan 18, 2023 17:30:46 GMT
Would help if I did not have to log in every time I visit.
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Post by balc2 on Jan 18, 2023 17:46:16 GMT
Would help if I did not have to log in every time I visit. That may be something that deters some people but if you have a password manager it shouldn't take you more than a moment to log in.
Logins also help to keep people who might want to use the site for spam messages or link to "unsavoury sites" . I've been a member of many sites over the years & have always had to login to post, though one can visit them but not add anything.
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Post by balc2 on Jan 18, 2023 17:49:38 GMT
Anyone can start a chat on any subject in the 'non gardening' chat section. The only problem is if they don't get posted in regularly they disappear down the pages & get forgotten. Since I've been a member I've started several new threads. Though, truth be told, I haven't started any in the "non-gardening" section, I don't think!
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Perhaps we need more subjects to talk about other than our principal interest in growing plants! That way people could still log in & comment even if they have little or anything to say about gardening! 
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