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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
You can view the current catalogue on the Chilterns website and download it - not as much fun as the real thing but it won’t snap shut .
You can view the current catalogue on the Chilterns website and download it - not as much fun as the real thing but it won’t snap shut .
You can view the current catalogue on the Chilterns website and download it - not as much fun as the real thing but it won’t snap shut .
You can view the current catalogue on the Chilterns website and download it - not as much fun as the real thing but it won’t snap shut .
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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Plantminded
Dec 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon, 10 altogether and right in front of the conservatory, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic. One actually sat still for a minute...
We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon, 10 altogether and right in front of the conservatory, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic. One actually sat still for a minute at the back of the garden.
We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon, 10 altogether and right in front of the conservatory, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic. One actually sat still for a minute at the back of the garden.
We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon, 10 altogether and right in front of the conservatory, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic. One actually sat still for a minute...

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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strongylodon
Dec 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Drain cover decoration.
When I had the paving redone in my garden, the contractor removed the old drain cover and replaced it with a frame and removable insert to hold similar paving to cover the drain. It sits level...
When I had the paving redone in my garden, the contractor removed the old drain cover and replaced it with a frame and removable insert to hold similar paving to cover the drain. It sits level with the other paving and is not a trip hazard. It may be worth considering this. (I think your drain...
When I had the paving redone in my garden, the contractor removed the old drain cover and replaced it with a frame and removable insert to hold similar paving to cover the drain. It sits level with the other paving and is not a trip hazard. It...
When I had the paving redone in my garden, the contractor removed the old drain cover and replaced it with a frame and removable insert to hold similar paving to cover the drain. It sits level...

madpenguin, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Plantminded
Dec 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Mission accomplished - all gifts wrapped. Slightly hindered by Cricket who just wanted to know what I was doing and he just HAD to investigate the sellotape. Its hair do day tomorrow at Bestie's...
Mission accomplished - all gifts wrapped. Slightly hindered by Cricket who just wanted to know what I was doing and he just HAD to investigate the sellotape. Its hair do day tomorrow at Bestie's and I do have to say that my hair seems to have grown much longer than it did between the last two...
Mission accomplished - all gifts wrapped. Slightly hindered by Cricket who just wanted to know what I was doing and he just HAD to investigate the sellotape. Its hair do day tomorrow at Bestie's and I do have to say that my hair seems to have...
Mission accomplished - all gifts wrapped. Slightly hindered by Cricket who just wanted to know what I was doing and he just HAD to investigate the sellotape. Its hair do day tomorrow at Bestie's...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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Ladybird4
Dec 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Whaaattt?
@Obelix-Vendée I agree with you about the value of youth programmes but there is one potential problem. Young people from mainland Europe will want to come to the UK to help improve their...
@Obelix-Vendée I agree with you about the value of youth programmes but there is one potential problem. Young people from mainland Europe will want to come to the UK to help improve their English, and that in itself is to be applauded, but those numbers are likely to vastly outnumber the number...
@Obelix-Vendée I agree with you about the value of youth programmes but there is one potential problem. Young people from mainland Europe will want to come to the UK to help improve their English, and that in itself is to be applauded, but those...
@Obelix-Vendée I agree with you about the value of youth programmes but there is one potential problem. Young people from mainland Europe will want to come to the UK to help improve their...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 279 280 281
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KT53
Dec 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
@cactus_girl i still say dustbin men.Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 10c feels like 9c
@cactus_girl i still say dustbin men.Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 10c feels like 9c
@cactus_girl i still say dustbin men.Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 10c feels like 9c
@cactus_girl i still say dustbin men.Drizzle with a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 10c feels like 9c
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 529 530 531
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Logan
Dec 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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Fat Controller
Dec 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
I would be inclined to try chicken wire first. Take a photo of the damage before putting the chicken wire on and then you will be able to check whether there is any further damage.
I would be inclined to try chicken wire first. Take a photo of the damage before putting the chicken wire on and then you will be able to check whether there is any further damage.
I would be inclined to try chicken wire first. Take a photo of the damage before putting the chicken wire on and then you will be able to check whether there is any further damage.
I would be inclined to try chicken wire first. Take a photo of the damage before putting the chicken wire on and then you will be able to check whether there is any further damage.
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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shiney
Dec 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
Thank you, @Michael Hewett. I got it in one of the few little independent shops left round here.
Thank you, @Michael Hewett. I got it in one of the few little independent shops left round here.
Thank you, @Michael Hewett. I got it in one of the few little independent shops left round here.
Thank you, @Michael Hewett. I got it in one of the few little independent shops left round here.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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ViewAhead
Dec 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go...
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go into a pot.
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go into a pot.
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go...
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Selleri
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Other Plants ... 5 6 7
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Valleysgirl
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do...
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do something to relieve it. These are human beings just like us - except that we have the benefit of living in...
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do something to relieve it. These are human beings just like...
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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Liriodendron
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was...
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was too wet to burn properly. I cleared up under the fruit trees, and put some heavy cardboard down...
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was too wet to burn properly. I cleared up under the...
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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Allotment Boy
Dec 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery
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Victoria
Dec 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Dec 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Currently Listening To 2025
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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Tidemark
Dec 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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hi2u_uk
Dec 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Electric cars.
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 175 176 177
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KT53
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Michael Hewett
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM

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