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Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving...
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving brings, which I great for weeds and in the spring hard to control. I have moved the pots around (broken...
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving brings, which I great for weeds and in the spring hard...
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving...
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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GreenFingeredPete
Dec 14, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized...
Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized it was powerful wind in valley. Yesterday afternoon I was driven out of the garden due to the wind...
Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized it was powerful wind in valley. Yesterday afternoon...
Hi,Wishing you husband a speedy recovery @Peaceful Gardener. Ice or heat pads are very useful as seen above.As I awoke this morning I thought that plane sounds rather low until I realized...

Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 265 266 267
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Retired
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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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.
wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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hydrogardener
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Latest hobby.
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good...
My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good friends who live a long way away and we rarely get to meet. One is sent to a couple we met on...
My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good friends who live a long way away and we rarely get...
My wife handles all the Christmas card sending and used to send loads. That was cut right down as price of postage rose. She now sends less than a dozen, and they are to family members and good...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 398 399 400
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KT53
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
WORDS
Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
Both are correct. The English language like the English race is a mongrel collection from all the races that have invaded us or we have invaded.
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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 ...
Michael Hewett, Dec 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM, Other Plants
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Michael Hewett
Dec 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs...
Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs out? Who mentioned tartiflette? It's all I can think about now!
Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs out? Who mentioned tartiflette? It's all I can think...
Morning. It's so dark... At least, a week today will be the turning point towards summer. We ought to show willing and choose a tree today. It surely can't be a year since I last got the decs...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 395 396 397
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Penny_Forthem
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 46 47 48
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Sheal
Dec 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Dendrobium kingianum
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.

Fof, Feb 6, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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pete
Dec 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
Rainy/windy/mild day ahead. Around 11c at the most.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 524 525 526
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Bluejayway
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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!
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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LG_
Dec 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Whaaattt?
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. ...
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. Once in power they didn't just immediately get their noses in the trough, they swam in in. This time...
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. Once in power they didn't just immediately get...
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. ...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 274 275 276
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KT53
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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....
ricky101, Dec 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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lizzie27
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Festive cacti.
Festive cacti.
Festive cacti.
Festive cacti.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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cactus_girl
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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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 .
Victoria, Dec 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM, Tropical Gardening
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Plantminded
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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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...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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On the Levels
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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)
burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Dec 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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