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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Hi,Heavy rain all day today and for tomorrow; the high wind coming up the valley is perishing. It's settled into a pattern; the clouds drop the heavy rain for a day or two then return to base to...
    Hi,Heavy rain all day today and for tomorrow; the high wind coming up the valley is perishing. It's settled into a pattern; the clouds drop the heavy rain for a day or two then return to base to fill up leaving a single dry day then they return to drop another load of heavy rain; the gardens...
    Hi,Heavy rain all day today and for tomorrow; the high wind coming up the valley is perishing. It's settled into a pattern; the clouds drop the heavy rain for a day or two then return to base to fill up leaving a single dry day then they return...
    Hi,Heavy rain all day today and for tomorrow; the high wind coming up the valley is perishing. It's settled into a pattern; the clouds drop the heavy rain for a day or two then return to base to...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 524 525 526
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    Retired
    Dec 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
  2. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    The only real tidying I'm doing is removing the mushy oak leaves. They don't break down easily, so leaving them to enrich the soil isn't really a benefit. Plus it makes me feel I am getting good...
    The only real tidying I'm doing is removing the mushy oak leaves. They don't break down easily, so leaving them to enrich the soil isn't really a benefit. Plus it makes me feel I am getting good all yr round value for my expensive green bin. Here they only miss one collection a yr - the...
    The only real tidying I'm doing is removing the mushy oak leaves. They don't break down easily, so leaving them to enrich the soil isn't really a benefit. Plus it makes me feel I am getting good all yr round value for my expensive green bin. ...
    The only real tidying I'm doing is removing the mushy oak leaves. They don't break down easily, so leaving them to enrich the soil isn't really a benefit. Plus it makes me feel I am getting good...
    BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Dec 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I have things to do out there, it's dry the sun is shining, but as I am just not in the mood at the moment they're not getting done. Apart from potting up some bulbs in the greenhouse, watering in...
    I have things to do out there, it's dry the sun is shining, but as I am just not in the mood at the moment they're not getting done. Apart from potting up some bulbs in the greenhouse, watering in there and sticking the broad bean plants in the ground now it's just about workable. Next dryish...
    I have things to do out there, it's dry the sun is shining, but as I am just not in the mood at the moment they're not getting done. Apart from potting up some bulbs in the greenhouse, watering in there and sticking the broad bean plants in the...
    I have things to do out there, it's dry the sun is shining, but as I am just not in the mood at the moment they're not getting done. Apart from potting up some bulbs in the greenhouse, watering in...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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    NigelJ
    Dec 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
  4. wiseowl
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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
  5. Retired
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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
  6. hi2u_uk

    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
  7. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    So what is the definition of a "smart Phone", to me yours sounds like a smart phone if it has internet?
    So what is the definition of a "smart Phone", to me yours sounds like a smart phone if it has internet?
    So what is the definition of a "smart Phone", to me yours sounds like a smart phone if it has internet?
    So what is the definition of a "smart Phone", to me yours sounds like a smart phone if it has internet?
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 399 400 401
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    pete
    Dec 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
  8. ben01

    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
  9. BB3

    WORDS

    Don't you mean Go Phigure? :roflol:
    Don't you mean Go Phigure? :roflol:
    Don't you mean Go Phigure? :roflol:
    Don't you mean Go Phigure? :roflol:
    BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    shiney
    Dec 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
  10. Michael Hewett

    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
  11. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Afternoon all.I’ve checked in on Dad and taken him some cooked chicken (put some in for him whilst the oven was on yesterday) so he can make a few sandwiches with that. Off to see MIL next. I...
    Afternoon all.I’ve checked in on Dad and taken him some cooked chicken (put some in for him whilst the oven was on yesterday) so he can make a few sandwiches with that. Off to see MIL next. I have a couple of empty tubs to take back to her so with any luck she might refill with Welsh Cakes. Or...
    Afternoon all.I’ve checked in on Dad and taken him some cooked chicken (put some in for him whilst the oven was on yesterday) so he can make a few sandwiches with that. Off to see MIL next. I have a couple of empty tubs to take back to her so...
    Afternoon all.I’ve checked in on Dad and taken him some cooked chicken (put some in for him whilst the oven was on yesterday) so he can make a few sandwiches with that. Off to see MIL next. I...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 395 396 397
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    AuntyRach
    Dec 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
  12. JWK
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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
  13. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
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    Fof, Feb 6, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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    pete
    Dec 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
  14. AnniD

    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
  15. Tidemark

    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
  16. ricky101

    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
  17. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
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    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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    cactus_girl
    Dec 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
  18. Victoria
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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
  19. JWK
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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
  20. burnie

    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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