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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the...
I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the charity, or paid. They do answer truthfully that they are paid. Presumably the charity finds this cost...
I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the charity, or paid. They do answer truthfully that they...
I’m afraid I take exception to the ‘chuggers’ who lurk outside big stores, trying to sign you up for direct debits. When they approach me now, I ask them whether they are volunteers for the...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 403 404 405
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Ergates
Dec 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Thank you @wiseowl and all the team - Happy Christmas.
Thank you @wiseowl and all the team - Happy Christmas.
Thank you @wiseowl and all the team - Happy Christmas.
Thank you @wiseowl and all the team - Happy Christmas.
wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery
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lizzie27
Dec 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or...
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or 4 inches in diameter in vertical strips but I want to prevent any further damage.I also don't...
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or 4 inches in diameter in vertical strips but I...
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or...
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next...
By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next year. I am not that sympathetic as you can grow lots of lovely plants I can’t. From memory I think you...
By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next year. I am not that sympathetic as you can grow lots...
By the sounds of things @shiney you will have a tonne of leaf mould as I do. Just the thing to try Meconopsis. If you fancy another crack at them let me know and I will save seed for you next...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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hailbopp
Dec 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
@Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
@Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
@Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
@Retired : Could you have multiple things open on your computer slowing it down? Or maybe WiFi speed had dropped?
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 528 529 530
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AuntyRach
Dec 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox...
What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox supper. He looks as if he is well fed at home, so I’ve no idea what is appealing about peanut butter...
What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox supper. He looks as if he is well fed at home, so I’ve...
What a shame, I do hope you are recovered by Christmas. Sounds like some spoilt pets out there, @Tui34 and There is a black and white cat who regularly comes to check out the badger / fox...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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Ergates
Dec 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Whaaattt?
I wonder if he could point out its location on a map.
I wonder if he could point out its location on a map.
I wonder if he could point out its location on a map.
I wonder if he could point out its location on a map.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 278 279 280
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ViewAhead
Dec 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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Ergates
Dec 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an amazing orange-y scent.Escallonia is nice but...
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an...
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....

Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Athelas
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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strongylodon
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:48 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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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 7 8 9
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ViewAhead
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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LG_
Dec 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Potato growing 2026
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of space.
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of...
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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NigelJ
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
One I came across today on one of my walks.
One I came across today on one of my walks.
One I came across today on one of my walks.
One I came across today on one of my walks.

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion
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Plantminded
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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