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I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Plantminded
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Whaaattt?
The government keep saying we are broke and in the next step start throwing money around, none of it makes sense to me. A bloke on TV today was saying they would do better spending more on...
The government keep saying we are broke and in the next step start throwing money around, none of it makes sense to me. A bloke on TV today was saying they would do better spending more on something for teenagers to do in the evenings and socially, get work experience etc.maybe cut crime to...
The government keep saying we are broke and in the next step start throwing money around, none of it makes sense to me. A bloke on TV today was saying they would do better spending more on something for teenagers to do in the evenings and...
The government keep saying we are broke and in the next step start throwing money around, none of it makes sense to me. A bloke on TV today was saying they would do better spending more on...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 279 280 281
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pete
Dec 17, 2025 at 3:53 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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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
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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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I still say its a very different situation to the ordinary bloke in the street, if he wants to put up a Pakistani civil rights leader that is obviously his own business. I can think of causes...
I still say its a very different situation to the ordinary bloke in the street, if he wants to put up a Pakistani civil rights leader that is obviously his own business. I can think of causes closer to home.I suppose if you only work weekends, are a multi millionaire you have the spare time...
I still say its a very different situation to the ordinary bloke in the street, if he wants to put up a Pakistani civil rights leader that is obviously his own business. I can think of causes closer to home.I suppose if you only work weekends,...
I still say its a very different situation to the ordinary bloke in the street, if he wants to put up a Pakistani civil rights leader that is obviously his own business. I can think of causes...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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pete
Dec 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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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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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Hi,Many thanks @AuntyRach; I too am pleased because it was starting to get frustrating; I'd been clicking to add a rating thinking it had worked; it was all so mixed up but appears to have got...
Hi,Many thanks @AuntyRach; I too am pleased because it was starting to get frustrating; I'd been clicking to add a rating thinking it had worked; it was all so mixed up but appears to have got over its wobble at the moment. My heavy rain finally arrived too; as I prepared dinner it just put...
Hi,Many thanks @AuntyRach; I too am pleased because it was starting to get frustrating; I'd been clicking to add a rating thinking it had worked; it was all so mixed up but appears to have got over its wobble at the moment. My heavy rain...
Hi,Many thanks @AuntyRach; I too am pleased because it was starting to get frustrating; I'd been clicking to add a rating thinking it had worked; it was all so mixed up but appears to have got...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 529 530 531
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Retired
Dec 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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AnniD
Dec 17, 2025 at 12:16 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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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and was magnificent but a long cold spell eventually killed it. In the last few years we have lost a...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and was magnificent but a long cold spell eventually...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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shiney
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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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...

Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Palustris
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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.
BB3, Dec 10, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LittleSparrah
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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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...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 33 34 35
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Valleysgirl
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:38 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
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...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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.
Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM, Trees ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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...
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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CostasK
Dec 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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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.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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JWK
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM

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