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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Hi,I managed an hour in the garden this afternoon; the sun was shining but it was blowing a gale. I carried the pile of riddled soil down to the side garden and dumped three small piles; I...
Hi,I managed an hour in the garden this afternoon; the sun was shining but it was blowing a gale. I carried the pile of riddled soil down to the side garden and dumped three small piles; I noticed one or two tiny bits of couch grass rhizomes so with it in the side garden piled up out of the...
Hi,I managed an hour in the garden this afternoon; the sun was shining but it was blowing a gale. I carried the pile of riddled soil down to the side garden and dumped three small piles; I noticed one or two tiny bits of couch grass rhizomes so...
Hi,I managed an hour in the garden this afternoon; the sun was shining but it was blowing a gale. I carried the pile of riddled soil down to the side garden and dumped three small piles; I...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 532 533 534
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Retired
Dec 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk...
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk with their dog, guess what, it was off the lead a running around on the highway and going into...
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk with their dog, guess what, it was off the lead a...
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 407 408 409
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Jiffy
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Latest hobby.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Whaaattt?
And therein lies the crux of it - that applies also to vegetables. Supermarkets are the root of the issue, pushing farmers to farm intensively with next to zilch profit margins... their gambit...
And therein lies the crux of it - that applies also to vegetables. Supermarkets are the root of the issue, pushing farmers to farm intensively with next to zilch profit margins... their gambit this week is bags of veg for 5p - - who do we think is losing out there? Not the supermarkets, that...
And therein lies the crux of it - that applies also to vegetables. Supermarkets are the root of the issue, pushing farmers to farm intensively with next to zilch profit margins... their gambit this week is bags of veg for 5p - - who do we think...
And therein lies the crux of it - that applies also to vegetables. Supermarkets are the root of the issue, pushing farmers to farm intensively with next to zilch profit margins... their gambit...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 284 285 286
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Fat Controller
Dec 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Been living in this house since 1989. Of those years I worked full time outside of the house, 50 - 60 hours a week, counting traveling time. Developed a routine of keeping the house clean, food...
Been living in this house since 1989. Of those years I worked full time outside of the house, 50 - 60 hours a week, counting traveling time. Developed a routine of keeping the house clean, food shopping, cooking, and laundry and gardening over those years, of the hours minus sleep I had...
Been living in this house since 1989. Of those years I worked full time outside of the house, 50 - 60 hours a week, counting traveling time. Developed a routine of keeping the house clean, food shopping, cooking, and laundry and gardening...
Been living in this house since 1989. Of those years I worked full time outside of the house, 50 - 60 hours a week, counting traveling time. Developed a routine of keeping the house clean, food...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 400 401 402
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redstar
Dec 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved in - I had a gardener to reduce those to bare...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
BB3, Dec 10, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Alisa
Dec 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Potato growing 2026
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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waterbut
Dec 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Allotment Boy
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Drain cover decoration.
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky

madpenguin, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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shiney
Dec 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Today's flower
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings...
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings all.Fof
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings all.Fof
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings...

Fof, Dec 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Fof
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Giving plants as xmas presents
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
MrHappyDays, Dec 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery
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NigelJ
Dec 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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NigelJ
Dec 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along with a flask of coffee.
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along...
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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john558
Dec 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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Baalmaiden
Dec 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 17 18 19
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Scroggin
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the Saxophone, the keyboards and lots of other instruments...
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the...
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 107 108 109
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Fat Controller
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 51 52 53
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Michael Hewett
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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