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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
According to my solar panels it has been the sunniest day this month - but only just!
According to my solar panels it has been the sunniest day this month - but only just!
According to my solar panels it has been the sunniest day this month - but only just!
According to my solar panels it has been the sunniest day this month - but only just!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 524 525 526
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shiney
Dec 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
Generally I tidy up anything that's gone black and mushy, but leave those things holding their shape. Might be a change this year, being so mild, and I'll take down the Acanthus senni, Dahlia...
Generally I tidy up anything that's gone black and mushy, but leave those things holding their shape. Might be a change this year, being so mild, and I'll take down the Acanthus senni, Dahlia imperialis and the Impatiens tinctoria after Christmas to give some of the spring growers a chance.
Generally I tidy up anything that's gone black and mushy, but leave those things holding their shape. Might be a change this year, being so mild, and I'll take down the Acanthus senni, Dahlia imperialis and the Impatiens tinctoria after...
Generally I tidy up anything that's gone black and mushy, but leave those things holding their shape. Might be a change this year, being so mild, and I'll take down the Acanthus senni, Dahlia...
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Some of the mowing and edging I've been doing. Mower kept getting clogged but like an idiot I still kept trying. Had to be careful not to mow these that had sprung up on the...
Some of the mowing and edging I've been doing. Mower kept getting clogged but like an idiot I still kept trying. Had to be careful not to mow these that had sprung up on the lawnComposted this part of the vegetable plots and then replaced the covers. By February the compost...
Some of the mowing and edging I've been doing. Mower kept getting clogged but like an idiot I still kept trying. Had to be careful not to mow these that had sprung up on the lawnComposted this part of the vegetable plots and...
Some of the mowing and edging I've been doing. Mower kept getting clogged but like an idiot I still kept trying. Had to be careful not to mow these that had sprung up on the...

Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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shiney
Dec 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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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
Christmas lights in your garden are hardly likely to make a street safer. It is winter, the sun sets earlier and it gets dark earlier in the northern hemisphere at this time of year. It hasn't...
Christmas lights in your garden are hardly likely to make a street safer. It is winter, the sun sets earlier and it gets dark earlier in the northern hemisphere at this time of year. It hasn't happened suddenly. If you are concerned about the safety of people in your area, contact your local...
Christmas lights in your garden are hardly likely to make a street safer. It is winter, the sun sets earlier and it gets dark earlier in the northern hemisphere at this time of year. It hasn't happened suddenly. If you are concerned about the...
Christmas lights in your garden are hardly likely to make a street safer. It is winter, the sun sets earlier and it gets dark earlier in the northern hemisphere at this time of year. It hasn't...
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Philippa
Dec 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only...
I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only use what you want to use unless you buy a brick phone that has no internet.It is what you make...
I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only use what you want to use unless you buy a brick...
I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 399 400 401
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pete
Dec 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Escarpment
Dec 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
WORDS
Some months ago we went to a radio recording of a panel show all about words and phrases. Part of the show was where the pannelists had to come up with a new word /phrase or a new use for an...
Some months ago we went to a radio recording of a panel show all about words and phrases. Part of the show was where the pannelists had to come up with a new word /phrase or a new use for an existing one. The only one I remember was Miles Jupp who came up with "App nauseum" - to be sick of...
Some months ago we went to a radio recording of a panel show all about words and phrases. Part of the show was where the pannelists had to come up with a new word /phrase or a new use for an existing one. The only one I remember was Miles Jupp...
Some months ago we went to a radio recording of a panel show all about words and phrases. Part of the show was where the pannelists had to come up with a new word /phrase or a new use for an...
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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Allotment Boy
Dec 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
Hello all.It was very chilly in church this morning, the heaters are on the blink. I did a reading and the Intercession prayers. There was a very good chocolate cake with the coffee afterwards...
Hello all.It was very chilly in church this morning, the heaters are on the blink. I did a reading and the Intercession prayers. There was a very good chocolate cake with the coffee afterwards and our best friends were there so we stayed chatting for about an hour.My knees are complaining a...
Hello all.It was very chilly in church this morning, the heaters are on the blink. I did a reading and the Intercession prayers. There was a very good chocolate cake with the coffee afterwards and our best friends were there so we stayed...
Hello all.It was very chilly in church this morning, the heaters are on the blink. I did a reading and the Intercession prayers. There was a very good chocolate cake with the coffee afterwards...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 395 396 397
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Dont they come at this time of the year???
Dont they come at this time of the year???
Dont they come at this time of the year???
Dont they come at this time of the year???
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 46 47 48
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pete
Dec 14, 2025 at 4:23 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
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?
It certainly is short and sweet, but as with most of BSL, there's a lot in the facial expression as well .
It certainly is short and sweet, but as with most of BSL, there's a lot in the facial expression as well .
It certainly is short and sweet, but as with most of BSL, there's a lot in the facial expression as well .
It certainly is short and sweet, but as with most of BSL, there's a lot in the facial expression as well .
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 275 276 277
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AnniD
Dec 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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