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  1. Selleri

    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.
    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)....
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  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so...
    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so the batter is lovely and crispy. In the 'olden days' when everything seemed to be batch cooked I...
    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so the batter is lovely and crispy. In the 'olden...
    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and...
    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and chip shop in our village so Googled for it and AI said "there is no reported fish and chip shop...
    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and chip shop in our village so Googled for it and AI...
    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and...
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  4. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog...
    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog could then hear fine. The vet then proceeded to tell Andrea that, if she wanted to keep this from...
    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog could then hear fine. The vet then proceeded to tell...
    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking...
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking day, not a breath of wind, rain forecast for tomorrow.
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking day, not a breath of wind, rain forecast for tomorrow.
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I am signing out now. Good night everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow.
    I am signing out now. Good night everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow.
    I am signing out now. Good night everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow.
    I am signing out now. Good night everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow.
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  7. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
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  8. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
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  9. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well lit; the problem is timing; I need to turn the...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
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  10. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
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  11. BB3

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

    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
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  12. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
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  13. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
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  14. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
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  15. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
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  16. Loofah
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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
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  17. MrHappyDays

    Is there anything I can do now?

    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
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  18. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
    Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
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  19. hi2u_uk

    Which branches should I chop off ?

    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
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  20. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
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