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New Tree for the Garden
I have a mature Rowan in my garden, it is conical in shape, so not too wide. Some are rounded and there are also columnar varieties. Mine is the common Sorbus aucuparia, or Mountain Ash, which...
I have a mature Rowan in my garden, it is conical in shape, so not too wide. Some are rounded and there are also columnar varieties. Mine is the common Sorbus aucuparia, or Mountain Ash, which reduces red berries, very popular with birds, particularly blackbirds.
I have a mature Rowan in my garden, it is conical in shape, so not too wide. Some are rounded and there are also columnar varieties. Mine is the common Sorbus aucuparia, or Mountain Ash, which reduces red berries, very popular with birds,...
I have a mature Rowan in my garden, it is conical in shape, so not too wide. Some are rounded and there are also columnar varieties. Mine is the common Sorbus aucuparia, or Mountain Ash, which...
Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees
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Plantminded
Dec 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in....
The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in.Alliums that I think look like flu victims with their leaky noses (nectaroscordum, properly, I...
The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in.Alliums that I think look like flu victims with...
The plan:The reality:But here it is, the ex-kennel site finally dug deep, bags of sand and compost mixed in, Echinops moved from their temporary site and Iceberg shrub rose plopped in....

Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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Selleri
Dec 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Not a Christmas celebrant but best wishes to all on here and many thanks to the admin who keep us in order plus x 5
Not a Christmas celebrant but best wishes to all on here and many thanks to the admin who keep us in order plus x 5
Not a Christmas celebrant but best wishes to all on here and many thanks to the admin who keep us in order plus x 5
Not a Christmas celebrant but best wishes to all on here and many thanks to the admin who keep us in order plus x 5
wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery
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Philippa
Dec 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
It’s the final tonight! 3 dances each and all public vote.Betting odds show Karen is favourite to win. I agree.BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing
It’s the final tonight! 3 dances each and all public vote.Betting odds show Karen is favourite to win. I agree.BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing
It’s the final tonight! 3 dances each and all public vote.Betting odds show Karen is favourite to win. I agree.BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing
It’s the final tonight! 3 dances each and all public vote.Betting odds show Karen is favourite to win. I agree.BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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AuntyRach
Dec 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Whaaattt?
I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in...
I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in one place and not all are used to provide food. Killing any animal solely for "sport" is to be...
I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in one place and not all are used to provide food....
I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 285 286 287
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Philippa
Dec 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Had a nice sunny wander round the shops in Forfar, just mooching rather than anything urgent, the gritters were out on the way home and 7 degrees.
Had a nice sunny wander round the shops in Forfar, just mooching rather than anything urgent, the gritters were out on the way home and 7 degrees.
Had a nice sunny wander round the shops in Forfar, just mooching rather than anything urgent, the gritters were out on the way home and 7 degrees.
Had a nice sunny wander round the shops in Forfar, just mooching rather than anything urgent, the gritters were out on the way home and 7 degrees.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 534 535 536
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burnie
Dec 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
You can have mine.
You can have mine.
You can have mine.
You can have mine.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 408 409 410
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shiney
Dec 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year
Happy ChristmasHave you seen this thread? The admin wish us a happy Christmas. SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Happy ChristmasHave you seen this thread? The admin wish us a happy Christmas. SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Happy ChristmasHave you seen this thread? The admin wish us a happy Christmas. SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Happy ChristmasHave you seen this thread? The admin wish us a happy Christmas. SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Spruce, Dec 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Sounds like everyone is busy getting organised for Xmas week. May all your plans go like clockwork and everybody enjoys themselves. I've just got the small bedroom ready for a most important...
Sounds like everyone is busy getting organised for Xmas week. May all your plans go like clockwork and everybody enjoys themselves. I've just got the small bedroom ready for a most important visitor - my daughter's cat. I've covered over the bed with an old sheet and moved the dressing chest to...
Sounds like everyone is busy getting organised for Xmas week. May all your plans go like clockwork and everybody enjoys themselves. I've just got the small bedroom ready for a most important visitor - my daughter's cat. I've covered over the bed...
Sounds like everyone is busy getting organised for Xmas week. May all your plans go like clockwork and everybody enjoys themselves. I've just got the small bedroom ready for a most important...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 401 402 403
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lizzie27
Dec 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today's flowers (Cont)
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Fof, Dec 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Michael Hewett
Dec 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
Sorry to hear your dog is unwell @Thevictorian it's always a worry. I hope she'll be better soon ...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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Michael Hewett
Dec 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Around the World in 80 Gardens
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
Juliasaurus, Jan 27, 2008, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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GreenFingeredPete
Dec 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
is my plant about to flower ?
Quite a few of my Strawberries are flowering now both in a Cold Frame and unheated GH. No chance of them producing edible fruit at this time of year so I remove the flowers in order that the...
Quite a few of my Strawberries are flowering now both in a Cold Frame and unheated GH. No chance of them producing edible fruit at this time of year so I remove the flowers in order that the plants don't waste their energy.
Quite a few of my Strawberries are flowering now both in a Cold Frame and unheated GH. No chance of them producing edible fruit at this time of year so I remove the flowers in order that the plants don't waste their energy.
Quite a few of my Strawberries are flowering now both in a Cold Frame and unheated GH. No chance of them producing edible fruit at this time of year so I remove the flowers in order that the...
hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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Philippa
Dec 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Slow pages
It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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Fat Controller
Dec 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Other Plants ... 5 6 7
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pete
Dec 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power to do something about it before it is too late. ...
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power...
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
Selleri, Apr 13, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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ViewAhead
Dec 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Help needed with Buxus Plants!
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Escarpment
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? I've been in the workshop this...
Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had quite a number of scores enlarged; one seen...
Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had...
Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? I've been in the workshop this...

Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
And no builders bum's
And no builders bum's
And no builders bum's
And no builders bum's
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 9 10 11
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Jiffy
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