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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 401 402 403
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    Philippa
    Dec 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
  2. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good afternoon, mostly dry but very dull day, turning drizzly now. Our tree is finally done, it has taken nearly 2days to do what we would normally have done in an afternoon. Admittedly we...
    Good afternoon, mostly dry but very dull day, turning drizzly now. Our tree is finally done, it has taken nearly 2days to do what we would normally have done in an afternoon. Admittedly we haven't been at it non stop but even so. We've convinced ourselves that the "bug" we both had in late...
    Good afternoon, mostly dry but very dull day, turning drizzly now. Our tree is finally done, it has taken nearly 2days to do what we would normally have done in an afternoon. Admittedly we haven't been at it non stop but even so. We've...
    Good afternoon, mostly dry but very dull day, turning drizzly now. Our tree is finally done, it has taken nearly 2days to do what we would normally have done in an afternoon. Admittedly we...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 396 397 398
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    Allotment Boy
    Dec 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    And my current library book on super-intelligent AI thinks another 300 yrs of humanity is probably about the tops we can hope for, so maybe we should just all stop worrying and party the days away. :biggrin:
    And my current library book on super-intelligent AI thinks another 300 yrs of humanity is probably about the tops we can hope for, so maybe we should just all stop worrying and party the days away. :biggrin:
    And my current library book on super-intelligent AI thinks another 300 yrs of humanity is probably about the tops we can hope for, so maybe we should just all stop worrying and party the days away. :biggrin:
    And my current library book on super-intelligent AI thinks another 300 yrs of humanity is probably about the tops we can hope for, so maybe we should just all stop worrying and party the days away. :biggrin:
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 276 277 278
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    ViewAhead
    Dec 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
  4. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the...
    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the perfect storm of music, choreography and joy.
    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the perfect storm of music, choreography and joy.
    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the...
    AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    AuntyRach
    Dec 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
  5. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
    Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow correctly.I still have problems using the correct bow...
    Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow...
    Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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    Retired
    Dec 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
  6. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...
    Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week Roses - Purple lodge Astrid Grafin von...
    Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week ...
    Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...
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    Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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    Perki
    Dec 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
  7. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
    Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
    Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
    Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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    NigelJ
    Dec 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
  8. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. Then rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk...
    No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. Then rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk in sunshine but turned grey when I was back.
    No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. Then rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk in sunshine but turned grey when I was back.
    No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. Then rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 525 526 527
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Dec 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
  9. MrHappyDays

    Is there anything I can do now?

    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
    MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CostasK
    Dec 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
  10. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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    JWK
    Dec 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
  11. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then...
    Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then shape it to your liking. Cut away inward growing branches to let the light in. Good luck.
    Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then shape it to your liking. Cut away inward growing...
    Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then...
    Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM, Trees
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    waterbut
    Dec 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
  12. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
    I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
    I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
    I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
    ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    waterbut
    Dec 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
  13. hi2u_uk

    Which branches should I chop off ?

    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    hi2u_uk, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM, Edible Gardening
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    NigelJ
    Dec 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
  14. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
    hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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    waterbut
    Dec 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
  15. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 105 106 107
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    Ladybird4
    Dec 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
  16. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    Michael Hewett
    Dec 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
  17. shiney
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    Poems

    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after him the parson ran, the sexton and the squire; A...
    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after...
    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
    shiney, Sep 16, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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    NigelJ
    Dec 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
    Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
    Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
    Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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    hydrogardener
    Dec 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
  19. BB3

    WORDS

    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase :sad: That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase :sad:...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
    BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    shiney
    Dec 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
  20. 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.
    BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    BB3
    Dec 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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