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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
Hurray that Cricket came back for his tea I hope the tree and any adornments remain unscathed!Thanks for the thoughtful messages folks.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 391 392 393
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AuntyRach
Dec 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis
Apologies for this battered dahlia flower (from cold greenhouse), but the colour is a bit different. Dahlia australis x tenuicaulis

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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NigelJ
Dec 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
Love them ... real fluffballs. very serious. Are they related?
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 16 17 18
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Victoria
Dec 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
And they're all for the UK so will be late anyway even if I post tomorrow. The Belgians do NY cards and the neighbours get their's on Xmas Eve.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 392 393 394
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
"We’re delighted to share that Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo have transferred to new ownership. As of 2 January 2026, Dutch leisure company Libéma will be leading the zoos into an exciting new...
"We’re delighted to share that Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo have transferred to new ownership. As of 2 January 2026, Dutch leisure company Libéma will be leading the zoos into an exciting new chapter. This secures our long-term future and means our vital conservation, education and breeding...
"We’re delighted to share that Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo have transferred to new ownership. As of 2 January 2026, Dutch leisure company Libéma will be leading the zoos into an exciting new chapter. This secures our long-term future and means...
"We’re delighted to share that Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo have transferred to new ownership. As of 2 January 2026, Dutch leisure company Libéma will be leading the zoos into an exciting new...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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NigelJ
Dec 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Whaaattt?
UK, with its population of roughly 70 million, is the world’s third largest foreign aid donor. I wonder where we would rank if population size governed donor amount? We still hark back to our...
UK, with its population of roughly 70 million, is the world’s third largest foreign aid donor. I wonder where we would rank if population size governed donor amount? We still hark back to our patriarchal days of Empire. No money for our own defence but plenty to smear on the palms of foreign...
UK, with its population of roughly 70 million, is the world’s third largest foreign aid donor. I wonder where we would rank if population size governed donor amount? We still hark back to our patriarchal days of Empire. No money for our own...
UK, with its population of roughly 70 million, is the world’s third largest foreign aid donor. I wonder where we would rank if population size governed donor amount? We still hark back to our...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 269 270 271
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Tidemark
Dec 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen...
Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen shed door so we and they don't track in so many layers of mud. Then I started on the clematis which...
Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen shed door so we and they don't track in so many...
Spent an hour or two in the veg plot starting with giving the chooks their daily treats and then cleaning the hen shed floor and pouring gravel to make a path between the hen pen gate to the hen...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 263 264 265
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been...
A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been cold, but has felt damp all day with more dampness is forecast.
A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been cold, but has felt damp all day with more dampness...
A right old mixture today, rain and wind, which both left, wife puts washing on the line and the rain promptly came back, so that is now in front of the fire(the washing not the rain). Not been...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 519 520 521
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burnie
Dec 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025
And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where...
And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where they have Frances T gardening in a big thick winter jumper when it's clearly autumn and far too hot...
And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where they have Frances T gardening in a big thick...
And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where...
GreenFingeredPete, Mar 12, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 25 26 27
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
That's a nice colour @Friendly
That's a nice colour @Friendly
That's a nice colour @Friendly
That's a nice colour @Friendly
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Other Plants ... 5 6 7
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katecat58
Dec 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife.The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas...
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife.The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the perfect gift!"How do I get him to sing?" the young man asked,...
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife.The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the perfect gift!"How do...
One Christmas Eve, a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife.The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 103 104 105
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Fat Controller
Dec 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 12 13 14
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Victoria
Dec 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Carnivorous Plants
Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
Honey Bee, May 20, 2006, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM, Off-Topic Discussion
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gks
Dec 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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My visit to Norfolk
Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
Thanks for a tip @Bluejayway, didn't know about M&S Gold teabags.
Ante1, Dec 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Ante1
Dec 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too...
Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too long they will go back while still frozen. Another "clunk" as the bigger pieces of ice fall off....
Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too long they will go back while still frozen. Another...
Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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On the Levels
Dec 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it.
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it.
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
Selleri, Apr 13, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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ViewAhead
Dec 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Pruning roses
Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's...
Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's best I leave until February this time
Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's best I leave until February this time
Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's...
Stuarta99, Dec 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM, Roses
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Stuarta99
Dec 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
WORDS
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Logan
Dec 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Poor Lawn Condition
If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime...
If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime can push the soil ph above 7.5 making the soil too alkaline resulting in your grass not growing well.
If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime can push the soil ph above 7.5 making the soil too...
If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime...
Steamdrivenandy, Dec 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM, Lawns
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waterbut
Dec 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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